91ΑΤΖζ Venture Exchange Celebrates 600 Graduates
October 30, 2014 (TORONTO, ON) – TMX Group today announced that with the graduation of Fission Uranium Corp. (FCU) from 91ΑΤΖζ Venture Exchange (91ΑΤΖζV) to Toronto Stock Exchange (91ΑΤΖζ), the total number of companies to graduate from 91ΑΤΖζV to 91ΑΤΖζ has reached 600 since January 1, 2000. These companies have raised $85 billion in equity capital on 91ΑΤΖζ since then.
"Our unique two-tier exchange system helps to facilitate growth and supports small, early-stage companies to ones that are growth oriented with strong performance track records," said John McCoach, President, 91ΑΤΖζ Venture Exchange. "Companies choose to list on 91ΑΤΖζV for a number of reasons, including the benefits of seeking graduation to a senior market when they qualify for a senior listing; the increased access to capital; and the strong fundamentals in place in the Canadian capital markets."
There are 318 graduates listed on 91ΑΤΖζ, as at September 30, 2014, representing a market capitalization of almost $200 billion. 20% of these companies are currently in the S&P/91ΑΤΖζ Composite Index, with three in the S&P/91ΑΤΖζ 60 Index.
To celebrate this milestone, Fission Uranium Corp. Chairman & CEO Dev Randhawa and President & COO Ross McElroy will join Mr. McCoach to open trading on 91ΑΤΖζ this morning at 9:30 a.m.
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