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C anadian Stock Exchange or CSE, operated by CNSX Markets Inc. is an alternative stock exchange In Canada, recognized as such in 2004. The CSE represents itself as an exchange for entrepreneurs that offers alternative and easier access to capital market. This is done through simple and precise rule book that makes listing quick and relatively inexpensive. The exchange is fully automated which means that floor trading method is not preferred.  Taking your company public by listing it on CSE gives you an opportunity to explore Canadian strong capital market and raise capital that will help your business grow. As publicly traded company on Canadian capital market will raise your corporate profile and draw attention of investors willing to invest in your company. In order to become publicly traded company in Canada company must become reporting issuer with one or more  of the Provincial Securities Commissions which means it is subject to ongoing public disclosure and...

Canadian Stock Exchange (CSE) is one of the fastest growing exchanges in the world. It was the first full stock market to be approved by the Ontario Securities Commission  in the past 70 years. CSE is alternative for micro-cap and emerging companies. It gives alternative to entrepreneurs  by making the access to Canadian public capital market easier and more user friendly. The CSE offers simple and precise rule book that makes the process of accessing public market quick and relatively inexpensive. Here are some of the reason why you should list your company on Canadian Stock Exchange. Straightforward requirements  - listing on CSE is streamlined with clear and concise rule book (it is just 56 pages). It helps companies to quickly realize if they can meet requirements and avoid engaging in lengthy process. Rule book is written not only for lawyers and corporate finance people but also for companies and business themselves so they can understan...

There are several potential advantages of going public through reverse takeover transaction. One of the biggest is better access to financing options. Usually private placement is conducted simultaneously with reverse takeover.  It will provide capital for company's future plan and projects and also fund the expenses of RTO. Public company that is reporting issuer has the opportunity to raise additional capital. Secondary offering require prospectus forms that are significantly shorter and are subjected to shorter review period by the Securities Commission in comparison to RTO transaction. Also, public companies are in more favorable position to obtain debt financing. If company complies with periodic reporting requirements it makes it more attractive to lenders and debt investors. Small and growing companies  in Canada also have lower listing requirements and less continuous disclosure obligations (TSXV and CSE). Being public company provides greater liquidity f...

There are different method to take your company public in Canada: initial public offering, reverse takeover, and direct listing. There are several advantages and few disadvantages of reverse takeover (RTO) over initial public offering (IPO).  An IPO requires a preparation, filing and clearance of prospectus which is subject of review and approval by the securities exchange commission. Disclosure document for RTO includes prospectus level disclosure with respect to the private company. In addition disclosure documents relation to RTO transaction will not be subject to review by commission. Private company will undergo due diligence and disclose information which  it has not previously  made public, including three years of audited financials. The private company will also need to conduct due diligence  of the public company to ensure that it is not inheriting any material unknown or unforeseen liabilities and that public company is up to date wi...

Reverse takeover is transaction in which public company listed on a stock exchange in Canada with few or without assets (often referred as shell company) acquires all securities of a private company with a significant assets and operation. It is considered a less expensive and time consuming alternative to initial public offering (IPO). This way public companies acquires all securities of public company and it becomes direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiary. Shareholders of the private company receive shares from the public company  and the operating company's shareholders ultimately acquire a controlling interest in the new, combined company. Shell companies may be created and maintained just for purpose of reverse takeover or it can be existing company, a  reporting issuer that have previously ceased operations, but still maintain their reporting issuer status and usually have the shareholders required to list on a stock exchange. This makes them ideal candi...

Companies that go public on a stockmarket in Canada become a reporting issuer  with one or more of the Provincial Securities Commissions (CSA). The ten provinces and three territories have teamed up to form Canadian Securities Administration and they are responsible  for securities regulation and developing harmonized approach to securities regulation across the country . Reporting issuer is a person or a company who has outstanding securities, has issued securities or proposes to issue security and has filed a prospectus for which receipt has been issued under Securities Act. He is also a subject to the continuous disclosure reporting requirements of Applicable Securities laws in Canada. Companies can become reporting issuers by filing and clearing prospectus. A typical Canadian prospectus  offering is a formal process with extensive  documentation. prospectus must contain full, true and plain disclosure to investors and the public about the compa...

Are you thinking of Going Public in Canada? Are you Seeking Investment for your Products, Services, or a Business Plan? Considering Venture Capital? Or just, a source of ongoing capital to properly grow your business? Canada has a robust capital market, as well as strength in funding growth ventures. Getting access to funding opportunities can be facilitated by becoming a public company on the CSE stock market. Being a Publicly Traded Company provides access to the Canadian Capital Markets and the many pools of Public Venture Capital that are available to emerging companies. It raises your corporate profile and puts you "on the radar" as a suitable investment opportunity for investors.  In Canada, the main choices of going public are the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V), and the CSE - Canadian Securities Exchange.  We invite you to consider the advantages of NEO or CSE as a destination to take your company public. Companies that go p...