How to Know If You’re Really Ready for the Public Markets Why This Matters Timing is one of the most common—and misunderstood—questions in any go-public conversation. Founders often ask: “Should we go now or wait?” But what they’re really asking is, “Are we ready?”...
Evaluating Reverse Takeovers as a Go-Public Pathway Why This Matters Reverse takeovers (RTOs) have become a go-to method for Canadian companies seeking to go public without the traditional rigour of an IPO. But just because an RTO is faster or seemingly more...
Understanding Prospectus Exemptions in Canadian Capital Markets Why This Matters Prospectus exemptions play a central role in how private and early-stage companies raise capital in Canada. While going public puts companies into a continuous disclosure regime, most...
Understanding Valuation in Canadian Go-Public Transactions Why This Matters In any go-public transaction—whether through an IPO, RTO, CPC, or direct listing—valuation is the number everyone stares at first. Founders want a high one. Investors want a justifiable one....