On Thursday, May 29th, 2008, TSX Group (TSX:X) will hold an information session in Houston, Texas on the benefits of listing on a TSX Group exchange. This session will the second of seven scheduled to take place across the US as part of TSX Group’s 2008 business development campaign to increase US awareness and listings.
TSX Group offers world leading markets for micro to mid-cap public companies which are the most favored foreign listing destinations for US companies, with over 135 US listings. Moreover, we are the world’s leading market for the energy sector with almost 45% of global public energy companies currently listed on TSX Group’s exchanges.
TSX Group offers small companies the chance to access public financing for operations or growth from a global audience and the robust Canadian economy.
The reach of Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange extends internationally, providing access to capital for almost 4,000 companies. $2.2 trillion USD in global market capitalization of listed issuers and leading-edge trading technology make TSX Group’s exchanges a dynamic source of North American capital.
At the event, remarks by Rik Parkhill, Interim Co-CEO of TSX Group and President of TSX Venture Exchange Kevan Cowan will be followed by presentations from Dr. Donald Kramer, CEO of Northstar Healthcare, and John Crisp, President & CEO of Forbes Energy Services; they will touch on their companies’ experiences as Texas-based entities listed on a TSX Group exchange. Forbes is a new TSX listing that is expected to begin trading on or about May 29, 2008.
Event: | TSX Group Information Session Keynote Luncheon, Going Public Workshop and Networking Reception |
Date and Time: | Thursday May 29, 2008 |
Keynote Luncheon 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM | |
Going Public Workshop 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM | |
Networking Reception 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM | |
Location: | The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa |
111 North Post Oak Lane | |
Speakers: | Rik Parkhill, Interim Co-CEO of TSX Group |
Kevan Cowan, President, TSX Venture Exchange | |
Dr. Donald Kramer, CEO of Northstar Healthcare | |
John Crisp, President & CEO of Forbes Energy Services |