• 1

  Access to Capital

  Going public can provide your company with financing opportunities to grow your business via expansion of operations, hiring or acquisitions.

• 2

  Long-Term Growth

  As a public company, your shares can be used as a currency substitute to acquire target companies, instead of a direct cash offering. Using shares for an acquisition can be a tax-efficient and cost-effective vehicle to finance such a transaction.

• 3

  Increase Visibility And Prestige

  Going public enhances your company’s visibility. Greater public awareness gained through media coverage, publicly filed documents and coverage of your shares by sector investment analysts can provide your company with a higher profile and greater credibility.

• 4

  Provide Liquidity For Shareholders

  Becoming a public company establishes a market for your company’s shares, providing your investors with an efficient and regulated vehicle in which to trade their shares.

• 5

  Create Employee Incentive Mechanisms

  Your employees can participate in the ownership of your company and benefit from being shareholders. Share ownership can have an immediate and tangible value to employees, and can be used as a recruitment incentive.

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Explore this four-part video series on how to go public in Canada

Reason

Start your listing journey by considering reasons to go public and what the key benefits are, such as access to capital and acquisition currency.

Ready

Is your company ready to go public? This video outlines the readiness checklist such as who you need on your leadership team, market interest, and corporate governance standards.

Requirements

What are the requirements of going public? Hear how your listing candidacy is affected by financials and company history, number of shareholders, and board of directors.

Reality

While getting listed is the goal, you also need to prepare for the reality of operating as a public company. This video covers cost savings, tax implications, and alignment with growth goals.