TMX Group Inc. (TSX:X), operator of Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange, will hold an information session today in Phoenix at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa.
The event will begin with the Keynote Luncheon at noon, featuring remarks from the new CEO of TMX Group, Tom Kloet, who will address why over 140 US companies, and 17 in 2007 alone, chose its equity exchanges as listing destinations. The event will be emceed by Kevan Cowan, president of TSX Markets and Group Equity Head, and will host a presentation from Lorne Abony, CEO of Fluid Music, and Andy Larson, CFO of MicroPlanet Technology Corporation. As leaders of US-based companies listed on Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange respectively, each will speak on the reasons behind their listing decisions and the consequent benefits. The luncheon will be followed by the Going Public Workshop from 2PM to 4PM and a networking reception. Registrations to attend may be submitted online at www.tsx.com/usa.
TMX Group is an integrated, multi-asset class exchange group and world leading market for resources equities and micro to mid-cap public companies in all industry sectors. Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange list nearly 45% of global public energy companies, approximately 55% of public mining companies and the 2nd highest number of technology companies in the world. It also provides highly liquid, well-regulated markets for companies from various other sectors including diversified industrial and cleantech.
After Phoenix, the company's US business development campaign will continue to San Diego (October 30), Atlanta (November 18), and Raleigh (November 20). The campaign focuses on increasing awareness among small to medium enterprises regarding opportunities to list on Toronto Stock Exchange or TSX Venture Exchange. Both markets balance a strong regulatory structure with flexibility designed to foster and support growth for small to mid cap companies. Each information session will outline the prominence of TSX exchanges as international resource equities markets and their expertise in financing, mentoring and supporting small cap companies. The sessions will also feature CEOs of US companies addressing how listing on a Toronto Stock Exchange or TSX Venture Exchange has impacted their operations and financing initiatives.
The reach of Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange extend internationally, providing access to capital for almost 4,000 companies. $2.2 trillion USD in global market capitalization and leading-edge trading technology make TMX Group a dynamic source of North American capital.
