Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) announced today that Apotex Health Corp. (Apotex), a Canadian-based global health company, will begin trading today under the symbol TSX:APTX.
To celebrate the listing, Jeff Watson, President and CEO, Apotex, will join John McKenzie, CEO, TMX Group, to open trading on Thursday, June 11, at 9:30 a.m ET. Apotex's IPO is expected to raise $1.3 billion, making it the largest life sciences IPO in TSX history by total proceeds raised. It also represents one of the largest IPOs in TSX history by total proceeds raised.
"We are extremely proud to welcome Apotex, a Canadian company competing on the global stage, to Toronto Stock Exchange. Its debut is a testament to the strength of the Canadian capital markets and shows the potential of the life sciences sector to the world," said Loui Anastasopoulos, CEO, Toronto Stock Exchange. "On behalf of all of us at TSX, congratulations to the entire Apotex team on this huge achievement."
Apotex provides everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, Apotex is the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions. Learn more at www.apotex.com.
"Today marks an important milestone in Apotex's journey as we begin trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange," said Jeff Watson, President and CEO, Apotex. "This listing reflects the strength of our global business and the dedication of our teams who are committed to improving access to affordable, high-quality medicines for patients around the world. We are proud to be the leading Canadian-based health company, and excited for the opportunities ahead as we continue to invest in innovation, expand our reach, and deliver long-term value for patients and shareholders alike."
As at May 31, 2026, there were 110 life sciences companies listed on both TSX and TSX Venture Exchange with a combined market capitalization of $26 billion.
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