Ryan Thomas, Head of Business Development, Diversified Industries at Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), speaks with Michael Hainsworth about the role that entrepreneurs play in helping companies grow on the stock exchange and how TMX can help.
Going public is not only a milestone, but it’s also a critical part of a company’s journey. TSX and TSXV act as stock market navigators, helping shepherd companies through the listing process. But, what is the first step in making this happen?
Thomas notes that the first step to getting companies to list is different for every entrepreneur. The Exchanges are home to over 3,000 issuers, so the first step can be a question of growth, additional capital, or working to become a bigger and better company.
When looking at Canadian brands that have gone public, such as Roots, they’re out-of-the-box thinkers who want to grow. There is one sector that has stood out though — real estate investment trusts experienced tremendous growth on TSX. The real estate sector is now worth more than $100 billion in market capitalization, which is a significant milestone; it has doubled in the last five years alone.
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