Canada has been seeing a boom in IPO activity like never before, giving companies more options to access public markets. As we look ahead, opportunities for Canadian businesses to go public are continuing to trend upwards.

Ora Wexler and Scott Rozansky, partners in Dentons’ Toronto and Montreal offices, respectively, spoke to Lexpert about public capital markets trends in Canada.

“It’s been an incredibly busy year, and we’re seeing a flurry of IPO activity so far in 2021,” said Ora Wexler. “With so many success stories, it spurs other companies to want to do the same.”

“It seems that there have been more windows open in 2020 and 2021 for optimal opportunities to go public,” said Scott Rozansky.

“There is a widespread belief that even once we’re over and done with this pandemic, companies will increasingly digitize their operations, which inevitably will benefit tech companies – and people are looking for ways to invest in companies that can capitalize on this,” said Ora Wexler.

“Companies are seeking liquidity opportunities for their shareholders, going public gives shareholders freely tradeable shares,” said Scott Rozansky.

To learn more about current IPO trends and for more information, visit the Dentons Going Public in Canada Resource Centre. You can access Lexpert’s full article here.

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