Explore Your Path to the Public Markets

A complete guide to Canadian listings, reverse takeovers, IPOs, SPACs, and cross-border strategies.

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Going Public In Canada

Learn more about the different methods of going public such as IPO -Initial Public Offerings, RTO – Reverse Takeovers, Direct Listings, and Non-Offering Prospectus’.
Reverse Takeovers and Shell Companies – Understanding RTO Structures

Reverse Take-Overs - RTO

Approximately 85% + of companies that go public in Canada take the RTO – Reverse Takeover route on one of the four stock exchanges in Canada.   Learn more about RTO’s – Reverse Takeovers in Canada.

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Initial Public Offerings - IPO

Even though the Initial Public Offering – IPO is the most well known method of going public it is not the most often used.  Discover if an IPO is right for you. 

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Why Go Public?

There are many reasons to go public other than raising capital from succession planning to prestige learn more about the reasons to take your company public.
Considerations before going public on a Canadian stock exchange

Going Public Considerations

When going public, there are some considerations to take into account to have a successful, time and cost-effective stock exchange listing. Learn more about these tips.
Illustration of SPACs in Canada – Special Purpose Acquisition Corporations explained

SPAC

A SPAC- Special Purpose Acquisition Corporation also known as a Special Purpose Acquisition Company enables businesspeople to raise capital in a public vehicle for the purpose of acquiring businesses and/or assets.

Cross-listings can improve liquidity and lower cost of capital for Canadian public companies

Cross-Listings

Read about Cross-Listings internationally or within North America and find out whether its the right move for your company and shareholders.
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Uplistings & Graduations

Uplistings and Graduations are part of the evolution of a public company. Determining when is key.

ROI - Reporting On Issues

Reporting on Issues (ROI) articles that are informative and relevant to companies who are looking to go public or are currently public. The articles are written by industry professionals.

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