Market Opens

Denis Ricard, President and Chief Executive Officer of iA Financial Group (iA) (TSX: IAG), along with his team, joined Loui Anastasopoulos, Chief Executive Officer of Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market in celebration of iA’s 25th anniversary of being listed on TSX. iA Financial Group is one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in Canada, with operations extending into the United States. Founded in 1892 as a mutual company, iA transitioned to a share capital company in 2000 and has been listed on TSX under the ticker symbol IAG (common shares) ever since. iA’s purpose is for its clients to be confident and secure about their future, and its ambition is to be the leading financial institution that best combines the human and digital experience. iA is a Canadian leader in individual insurance and dealer services, supported by an unparalleled breadth of distribution. It also leads the seg fund industry in Canada, driven by its comprehensive range of products, advanced digital tools, and extensive distribution network.

Michael Kovacs, President and Chief Executive Officer, Harvest ETFs (“Harvest” or the “Company”) and his team, joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market and celebrate the launch of the Company’s six new ETFs; Harvest Coinbase High Income Shares ETF (TSX: CONY), Harvest Meta Enhanced High Income Shares ETF (TSX: METE), Harvest MicroStrategy High Income Shares ETF (TSX: MSTY), Harvest Palantir Enhanced High Income Shares ETF (TSX: PLTE), Harvest Tesla Enhanced High Income Shares ETF (TSX: TSLY), Harvest Diversified High Income Shares ETF (TSX: HHIS). Founded in 2009, Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. is an Independent Canadian Investment Fund Manager. At Harvest, we believe in wealth creation and preservation through investment in leading businesses, long-term growth industries, or growth trends. Our philosophy guides the composition of all Harvest ETFs, including Harvest High Income Shares ETFs. These ETFs provide exposure to the long-term growth of US companies through single-stock ownership, overlaid with an active covered call writing strategy. Our range of income ETFs aim to deliver steady monthly income, allowing investors to choose the ETFs that best suit their needs. Our approach is designed to offer balanced and resilient portfolios, aligning with our commitment to delivering sustainable returns over the long term.

The team at Hamilton ETFs (“Company”) joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to close the market and celebrate the launch of the Company’s new ETF: Hamilton Canadian Financials Index ETF (TSX: HFN). The Hamilton Canadian Financials Index ETF (HFN) offers investors the unique opportunity to invest in Canada’s world-class financial sector with zero management fees for a full year*. Hamilton ETFs is one of Canada's fastest growing ETF managers with over $7 billion in assets under management across a variety of ETFs designed to maximize income and enhance growth from trusted sectors, in Canada and across the globe. Hamilton ETFs is also an active commentator on the global financial services sector. The firm's most recent Insights can be found at https://hamiltonetfs.com/insights-commentary/. *Annual management fee rebated by 0.19% to an effective management fee of 0.00% at least until January 31, 2026

Julie LeJeune, Executive Director, Fort York Food Bank (“FYFB” or the “Organization”) and her team, joined Karoline Hunter, Director, Business Transformation, Chief Operating Officer, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to close the market to recognize the Organization's participation in the annual fundraising walk Coldest Night of the Year, in order to help raise awareness of the growing levels of food insecurity in Canada. FYFB is the largest and busiest food bank in downtown Toronto. Last year, total visits surpassed 100,000. The numbers are continuing to grow with a new record high reaching 6,000 individuals per week, during the first few weeks of January 2025. To keep shelves stocked, FYFB relies on its incredible partners, generous supporters, and its major annual fundraiser, Coldest Night of the Year (“CNOY”). Held every February, CNOY is a national family-friendly walk to help local charities raise vital funds to serve people experiencing hunger, homelessness or hurt. This year, the Fort York Food Bank's CNOY fundraising goal is $250,000.