Ever wonder how a company gets its stock listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)? What really happens during an Initial Public Offering (IPO), and how can you, as an investor, understand the process? In this season finale of Money Talks, we demystify the complex world of financing and listing securities on the Canadian stock market.
Join host Rita and seasoned financial professional Julia Paterson as they break down the entire journey a company takes to go public. This episode is essential listening for anyone pursuing securities education or looking to deepen their understanding of how capital markets truly function.
In this episode, you will learn:
The IPO Process Unlocked: A step-by-step guide to how companies raise capital and go public.
Debt vs. Equity Financing: The critical differences and why a company chooses one over the other.
The Prospectus Explained: How to read this vital document—the official "user manual" for a new stock.
Underwriting & "Bought Deals": The role investment dealers play and the risks they take.
Listing on the TSX: The advantages, disadvantages, and requirements for trading on Canada's biggest exchange.
After-Market Stability: The secret behind the "Greenshoe Option" and how it supports a new stock's price.
This is a must-listen for beginner investors, finance students, and anyone curious about the mechanics of the Canadian stock market.
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Key Topics & Timestamps (For YouTube & Spotify Chapters):
(00:00) Intro: Why Understanding Corporate Financing Matters
(01:45) What is Financing? Government vs. Corporate
(03:30) The Role of the Investment Dealer & Due Diligence
(05:10) IPO Explained: A Beginner's Guide to Going Public
(07:00) The Prospectus: Your Rulebook for a New Stock
(09:15) Underwriting: Best Efforts vs. a "Bought Deal"
(11:00) Listing on the TSX: Prestige, Costs & Transparency
(12:45) The "Greenshoe Option": A Clever Tool for Price Stability
(14:30) Delisting: When a Stock Gets Kicked Off the Exchange
(15:50) Season 1 Finale & What's Coming in Season 2!
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