DOCSLIB.ORG

Bio Business Bio Business

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Bio Business Bio Business Trends, Issues and Developments in Canadian Life Science BI O BUSINESS SPRING 2006 www.biobusinessmag.com Generex Biotechnology’s ANNA GLUSKIN Canada strengthen+s its leadership in infectious disease research pg 14 7 6 5 3 6 0 0 4 t IP protection of human n e m e e genetic material in Canada r genetic material g A s pg 28 e l a S — t c u d o r P l i a Italy’s bio sector connects M s n o i t academic and business worlds a c i l b u pg 34 P n a i d a n a C reply online at www.biobusinessmag.com BI O BUSINESS Contents 20 Business Management The HR Challenge: Canada’s to-do list includes developing the sector’s employee base by easing the financial— thus recruiting—constraints faced by most of Canada’s small companies; eliminating regulatory hurdles; increasing mentoring opportunities; and helping students acquire the skills in demand by industry. Addressing these hurdles is key to achieving sustainable growth and international competitiveness, say pundits. L L 14 DISCOVERIES Infectious disease research emerges as a Canadian strong suit. Witness this sampling of achievements and innovations also inside 25 QUESTION & ANSWER Anna Gluskin, president and CEO of Toronto-based Generex Biotechnology discusses her 10-year-old company’s progress 28 IP & PATENTING A look at Canada’s intellectual property regime with respect to human genetic materials—making it work for the health of Canadians 34 REGIONAL PROFILE 38 IN PERSON Stronger ties between Award-recipient, and University of Guelph Ph.D. candidate Jamie Doran academia and business focuses his entrepreneurial efforts on launching an innovative company are transforming Italy’s burgeoning biotech sector standards 5 EDITOR’S NOTE 7 NEWS 12 BUSINESS BRIEFS Cover photo credit: Yanka Van der Kolk Imaging & Photography 36 NEW PRODUCTS Spring 2006 BIO BUSINESS 3 f reply online at www.biobusinessmag.com BI O BUSINESS Editor’s Note Trends, Issues and Developments in Canadian Life Science Publisher Christopher J. Forbes Bon & CEO [email protected] Voyage Managing Bernadette Johnson Editor [email protected] Art Tammy White Director [email protected] s we wrap this issue, it almost A feels like we’ve been around Contributors Nancy Dorrance the world and back…from Italy to Laura Eggertson Vancouver, and now Chicago. Sarah Fischer I had the pleasure of attending the Mitch Ritter Amie Sergas 4th annual BioPartnering North America Conference (BPN) Feb. 5-7 in need to build on our presence.” Sales Beth Kukkonen Vancouver. This year, 900 delegates I suspect that’s precisely what is on Manager [email protected] (and almost 70 representatives of major the minds of many of those heading pharmaceutical companies) converged down to Chicago shortly for BIO 2006. Account Kirsty Tamaki to discuss and foster partnership oppor - According to Peter Brenders, president Manager [email protected] tunities. The two-day event, produced of BIOTECanada, the Canadian con - by California-based Technology Vision tingent is as strong as ever. The Promotion Nancy Sim Group LLC and hosted by BC Biotech, Signature event and even the Manager [email protected] BIOTECanada and Bio Alberta, spot - Canadian pavilion itself have basically lighted several key areas including sold out, he says. “Canada should be strategic research collaborations; merg - able to quite comfortably keep its pro - Production Roberta Dick Manager [email protected] ers and acquisitions; deal (and technolo - file up there as the second-largest gy) valuation and negotiation; and the biotech region in the world.” Production Sara Forget growth of the specialty pharma industry. For our part, BioBusiness has been Co-ordinator [email protected] BC Biotech’s executive director, busy lining up interviews and schedul - Karimah Es Sabar says several key deals ing meetings with various state agen - Bio Business is published 4 times per year by Jesmar were indeed initiated. “We had 50% cies and country representatives as part Communications Inc., 30 East Beaver Creek Rd., Suite more big pharma attend this year, and of our effort to bring you glimpses of 202, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1J2. 905.886.5040 Fax: 905.886.6615 www.biobusinessmag.com much more senior people—those who various biotech strongholds in the com - One year subscription: Canada $35.00, US $55.00 and make the deals,” she says, adding, ing issues. Not only is it interesting to foreign $95. Single copies $9.00. Please add GST where “About 20 Japanese companies partici - see what others are up to, but perhaps applicable. Bio Business Subscription and circu - lation enquiries: Garth Atkinson, pated. They are hungry for pipelines. there’s a thing or two to be learned [email protected] Fax: And they are realizing that BC has all from other jurisdictions. 905.509.0735 Subscriptions to business address only. this talent and innovation. We’re getting So sit back and relax, as we dim the On occasion, our list is made available to organizations whose products or services may be of interest to you. If a lot of interest from Europe and Japan.” cabin lights… you’d rather not receive information, write to us at the Only weeks before BPN, Es Sabar address above or call 905.509.3511 The contents of this travelled to Italy on a biotech trade tour publication may not be reproduced either in part or in whole without the written consent of the publisher. GST (see Regional Profile, page 34). Registration #R124380270. Spearheaded by the B.C. Ministry of Economic Development, the mission PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 40063567 leveraged the Olympics as a business RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN development event, and showcased the ADDRESSES TO B.C. biotech sector to about 26 Northern Cheers, CIRCULATION DEPT. 202-30 EAST BEAVER CREEK RD Italian biotech companies. Bernadette RICHMOND HILL, ON L4B 1J2 “It was very well-received,” says Es email: [email protected] Sabar. “People were amazed because they don’t know what we do in Canada, JESMAR COMMUNICATIONS INC. Publisher of let alone what we do in B.C. Many knew LAB BUSINESS Magazine about our strong science and academia LAB BUSINESS Cards BIO BUSINESS Magazine but didn’t realize the success of our com - mercialization and business. There are Printed in Canada untapped opportunities for Canada. We Spring 2006 BIO BUSINESS 5 G A f r o d n e p p E 6 0 l 0 2 Easily programmable , 4 0 0 temperature gradient 2 © E 2 1 1 A - 1 0 1 8 C l Optional motorized heated lid l GLP-compliant environment l Three different block formats Licensed and authorized for PCR Get your lab up to speed! A new tempo that defies speed limits—rapidly The new Mastercycler ep system: evolving PCR technology meets its match with the l Extremely fast heating and cooling Mastercycler® ep line of high-speed thermal cyclers. l Standard PCR run times of ~30 min l Intuitive graphic programming Mastercycler ep* is one of the fastest instruments in l Superior temperature control technology its class. A combination of high ramping speeds (up to l No restrictions—use kits, reagents and 6 °C/s) and outstanding temperature regulation accuracy consumables of your choice ensure extremely precise and fast PCR performance. l Remarkably quiet operation For more information visit www.mastercycler.com www.eppendorf.com • Email: [email protected] • Application hotline: 516-515-2258 In the U.S.: Eppendorf North America, Inc. 800-645-3050 • In Canada: Eppendorf Canada Ltd. 800-263-8715 reply online at www.biobusinessmag.com *Practice of the patented polymerase chain reaction (PCR) process requires a license. The Eppendorf® Thermal Cycler is an Authorized Thermal Cycler and may be used with PCR licenses available from Applied Biosystems. Its use with Authorized Reagents also provides a limited PCR license in accordance with the label rights accompanying such reagents. C8101-A112E-BBU.indd 1 Full page journal ad BioBusiness and Lab Business - BBU and LBU 2/2/06 12:04:17 PM News B.C. boasts best return on R&D spending in North America First-of-its-kind study compares output of venture capital across technology sectors in Canada and the U.S. ritish Columbia technology companies are delivering Bthe best return in North America for every dollar invest - ed in research and development, according to a new UBC Sauder School of Business study. The study also found B.C. is number one in Canada and fifth in North America for cre - ating value from each dollar of venture capital invested. The study, funded by Leading Edge BC, is the first of its kind to compare output, or “exits” of venture capital across major technology jurisdictions in Canada and the United States. During the period 1997 to 2004, 509 exits of Canadian venture capital backed companies generated a total exit value of US$30 billion, while 3047 American companies generated US$381 billion. Overall the research found the Canadian market performed surprisingly well when the dif - Other highlights from the report include: ferences—mainly size—between the U.S. and Canadian • B.C. is eighth in exit value in North America on per GDP basis economies and venture markets were taken into account. • Exits occur faster in Canada than in the U.S. When the total exit values from both countries were com - • Alberta is fastest from founding to exit in North America. B.C. pared on a GDP basis, Canada outperformed the U.S. by 3%. And when compared against the amount of venture is second and Ontario is third investment, Canada outperformed the U.S. by 15%. • Ontario is the fifth largest market in North America, with a “Our results challenge the notion that the Canadian ven - total exit value of US$14 billion ture capital market is significantly behind the U.S.,” says • Exits in Quebec (US$5 billion), B.C.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Annual Report 2019 Performance Through
    PERFORMANCE THROUGH INTEGRATION CANADA SELF STORAGE CENTRES ANNUAL REPORT 2019 STORAGEVAULT WAS RECOGNIZED AS A TSX VENTURE 50™ COMPANY IN 2020 FOR THE 3RD TIME 2 CANADA SELF STORAGE CENTRES Annual Report 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS Highlights 5 Letter to Our Shareholders 6 Our National Footprint 8 Our Board Members 10 Financial Statements 11 Management Discussion and Analysis 47 CORPORATE INFORMATION Phone: 1.877.622.0205 Web: storagevaultcanada.com Email: [email protected] Address: 100 Canadian Road Toronto, ON M1R 4Z5 3 Annual Report 2019 CANADA SELF STORAGE CENTRES SVI‘S MANAGEMENT TEAM IS KNOWN FOR ITS EXECUTION AND DISCIPLINE RESULTING IN PERFORMANCE 4 CANADA SELF STORAGE CENTRES Annual Report 2019 HIGHLIGHTS New Management 10 STORES 29 STORES 49 STORES 90 STORES 105 STORES 151 STORES Q4/2014 Q4/2015 Q4/2016 Q4/2017 Q4/2018 Q4/2019 REVENUE NOI AFFO 40% 37% 19% NOI AND AFFO LET’S TALK GROWTH: NOI AFFO 90 MM 40 MM 80 MM 35 MM 70 MM 30 MM 60 MM 25 MM 50 MM 20 MM 40 MM 15 MM 30 MM 10 MM 20 MM 10 MM 5 MM $ 0 $ 0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Annual Report 2019 5 CANADA SELF STORAGE CENTRES LETTER TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS Dear Fellow Shareholders, StorageVault continued its strong performance in 2019 with portfolio and operating platform in Canada. Combine this with over $373 million in acquisitions and over 7% same store our disciplined operating team, and the result is a tremendous revenue and NOI growth. competitive advantage that we will continue to leverage.
    [Show full text]
  • A Message from Your Relationship Manager
    FEBRUARY 12, 2014 Leading the World in Mining Financing In a year of challenging conditions for the mining sector, it was reassuring to see that there was still a significant amount of financing activity – deals large and small – in 2013. On Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), almost $7 billion in equity capital was raised last year; substantially more than any other public equities markets worldwide. Ranked first in the world in 2013 by the total number of listed mining companies and the number of new listings*, the Exchanges provide global mining companies with enhanced visibility and reach in a competitive global environment. More than 500 global analysts cover TSX- and TSXV-listed mining companies and it is estimated that over 40% of all trading on the Exchanges originates outside of Canada. There is no question that some companies continue to grapple with market factors that make it difficult to access capital to operate and expand their businesses, and it can be especially difficult for companies at earlier stages of growth. The Exchanges are sensitive to these conditions and are responding with measures and advocacy work that could make it easier for mining companies to raise capital. Click here to learn more about the steps TSXV is taking to help earlier-stage mining companies raise capital on several fronts, including amendments to minimum pricing rules and capital structure requirements. TSX and TSXV are also supportive of proposed prospectus exemptions and other measures which are meant to help support Canada’s equities markets and benefit listed companies and their investors.
    [Show full text]
  • November 13–15 Novembre Program Programme
    November 13–15 novembre Pre-Conference Day November 12th Journée préconférence le 12 novembre Québec City Convention Centre Centre des congrès de Québec Photo courtesy of Québec Region - Photographer, Yves Tessier / Tessier Yves Photo courtesy of Québec Region - Photographer, Photos gracieusetées Région Québec - Photographe, Yves Tessier Yves Photos gracieusetées Région Québec - Photographe, Program Programme fmf.cfpc.ca • fmf.cfpc.ca • fmf.cfpc.ca We’ve Got Something to Celebrate! Nous avons de quoi célébrer ! The CFPC invites you to join us in celebrating 60 years of the College and 20 years of the Research and Education Foundation (REF). These milestones allow us to reflect back on our humble beginnings and all that we have accomplished over the years for family medicine in Canada. My CFPC/My REF Photo Project: Participate at the photo booth at FMF and see a collection of images and messages from your colleagues. FMF Celebration: This year’s event will be a special opportunity to celebrate our rich history and family medicine contributions to society. From entertainment, food, and drinks to history tidbits and trivia, please plan to join the party on Saturday, November 15th, immediately following Convocation! Le CMFC vous invite à venir célébrer les 60 ans du Collège et les 20 ans de la Fondation pour la recherche et l’éducation (FRÉ). Ces jalons nous permettent de retourner à nos débuts et de faire le point sur nos réalisations au profit de la médecine familiale au Canada au fil des années. Projet de photos Mon Collège / Ma Fondation : Participez à partir du kiosque à photos au FMF et voyez la collection d’images et de messages que nous avons reçus de vos collègues ! Célébration du FMF : Cette année, nous mettrons en valeur notre riche histoire et les contributions de la médecine familiale à notre société.
    [Show full text]
  • OSC Bulletin
    The Ontario Securities Commission OSC Bulletin September 23, 2011 Volume 34, Issue 38 (2011), 34 OSCB The Ontario Securities Commission administers the Securities Act of Ontario (R.S.O. 1990, c. S.5) and the Commodity Futures Act of Ontario (R.S.O. 1990, c. C.20) The Ontario Securities Commission Published under the authority of the Commission by: Cadillac Fairview Tower Carswell, a Thomson Reuters business Suite 1903, Box 55 One Corporate Plaza 20 Queen Street West 2075 Kennedy Road Toronto, Ontario Toronto, Ontario M5H 3S8 M1T 3V4 416-593-8314 or Toll Free 1-877-785-1555 416-609-3800 or 1-800-387-5164 Contact Centre - Inquiries, Complaints: Fax: 416-593-8122 Market Regulation Branch: Fax: 416-595-8940 Compliance and Registrant Regulation Branch - Compliance: Fax: 416-593-8240 - Registrant Regulation: Fax: 416-593-8283 Corporate Finance Branch - Team 1: Fax: 416-593-8244 - Team 2: Fax: 416-593-3683 - Team 3: Fax: 416-593-8252 - Insider Reporting: Fax: 416-593-3666 - Mergers and Acquisitions: Fax: 416-593-8177 Enforcement Branch: Fax: 416-593-8321 Executive Offices: Fax: 416-593-8241 General Counsel’s Office: Fax: 416-593-3681 Investment Funds Branch: Fax: 416-593-3699 Office of the Secretary: Fax: 416-593-2318 The OSC Bulletin is published weekly by Carswell, a Thomson Reuters business, under the authority of the Ontario Securities Commission. Subscriptions are available from Carswell at the price of $649 per year. Subscription prices include first class postage to Canadian addresses. Outside Canada, these airmail postage charges apply on a current subscription: U.S.
    [Show full text]
  • Tmx Group History at a Glance
    TMX GROUP HISTORY AT A GLANCE The following is a timeline of significant events in the organization’s history. 1852 A group of Toronto businessmen met on October 24, 1852 with the intention of forming an "Association of Brokers". The association created that day established the framework for Toronto Stock Exchange. Although they may have traded in shares that were available at that time, no official records remain of the groups' transactions. 1861 A resolution was passed by the association to formally create Toronto Stock Exchange. In its early years, Toronto Stock Exchange trading volume was very modest, amounting to two or three transactions daily. Trading hours were limited to daily half-hour sessions and the trading list consisted of 18 securities. The cost of membership was $5.00. 1871 Toronto Stock Exchange had 14 member firms -- each paid $250 to purchase a seat. 1878 Toronto Stock Exchange became formally incorporated by an Act of the Ontario Legislature. Toronto Stock Exchange moved into its first permanent headquarters at 24 King Street East in Toronto. 1901 The price of a Toronto Stock Exchange seat or membership rose to $12,000. Trading volume approached 1 million shares per year and 100 companies were listed. The Exchange moved to 20 King Street East and continuous auction trading was introduced. 1913 -Page 1- The Exchange built and moved into its own building on Bay Street. Technological advances lead to the introduction of the first print-out-ticker which carried a series of trading prices as well as bid and ask offering quotations. 1914 The fear of financial panic when World War 1 was declared prompted Toronto Stock Exchange to cease operations for three months, beginning July 28, 1914.
    [Show full text]
  • 2016 ANNUAL REPORT TABLE of Contents
    2016 ANNUAL REPORT TABLE of Contents Corporate Information 2 Financial Highlights 4 Letter to Shareholders 5 Our Board Members 8 Financial Statements 9 Management Discussion and Analysis 57 Corporate Information Phone: 1-877-622-0205 Website: storagevaultcanada.com Email: [email protected] Address: 100 Canadian Road, Scarborough Ontario, M1R 4Z5 2 2016 Annual Report 2016 Annual Report 3 FINANCIAL Highlights 2.0 SHARE PRICE CHANGE YOY 1.0 0 2015 2016 2017 REVENUE NOI FFO 150% 192% 435% ASSET OVERVIEW - GROWTH 10 STORES 14 STORES 29 STORES 31 STORES 49 STORES Q4/2014 Q2/2015 Q4/2015 Q2/2016 Q4/2016 STORAGEVAULT WAS RECOGNIZED AS A TSX VENTURE 50TM COMPANY IN 2017 TSX Venture 50 is a trademark of TSX Inc. and is used under license. 4 2016 Annual Report CUBEIT CONTAINER ON THE RIDEAU CANAL, OTTAWA, AS PART OF THE CANADA 150 CELEBRATION LETTER to Shareholders Dear fellow Shareholders, StorageVault continued its strong growth in 2016 being WE GREW TO OVER recognized as one of the Top 50 performers on the TSX Venture 2.6 MILLION SQFT OF Exchange. The successful implementation of our management RENTABLE SPACE IN and operating systems resulted in dramatically improved cash 24,000 STORAGE UNITS flows and a significant increase in shareholder value. With our robust acquisition pipeline and continued operational improvements we are on track to achieve our goal of becoming the leading storage platform in Canada. $178.4 MILLION IN ACQUISITIONS 2016 Annual Report 5 ANOTHER YEAR OF GROWTH We acquired twenty one stores for $178.4 million and increased share capital by $118.9 million in fiscal 2016.
    [Show full text]
  • FERC 2015/16 Midyear Report Presented to Council On: December 3Rd, 2015
    Students’ Society of McGill University Association étudiante de l’Université McGill Financial Ethics Research Committee Office of the Vice-President (Finance & Operations) Bureau du Vice-Président (Finance et Opérations) FERC 2015/16 Midyear Report Presented to Council on: December 3rd, 2015 Ben Ger – FERC Coordinator 1200-3600 rue McTavish Montréal, QC H3A 0G3 Tel: 514-398-6800 Email: [email protected] 1 Students’ Society of McGill University Association étudiante de l’Université McGill Financial Ethics Research Committee Office of the Vice-President (Finance & Operations) Bureau du Vice-Président (Finance et Opérations) Introduction & Brief Summary: Since the passing of the Ethical Investment Plan (EIP), the Financial Ethics Research Committee (FERC) has been in charge of bi-annual reviews of SSMU’s Investment portfolio. These investments are run through a set of screens, and dependent on the outcome, a recommendation for further research, maintaining the holding, or immediate divestment will be made to SSMU council. The screens include: 1. Any involvement in Tar Sands, 2. Tobacco/Gambling/Pornography, 3. Armaments Manufacturing, 4. Companies that do business without consent on native land, 5. Companies that lobby to do business without consent on native land. The committee does recognize a fourth recommendation option entitled “Shareholders Advocacy” that investments may also be labeled as if they violate one or more of the screens, but still display promising behavior otherwise. In these cases the FERC would be mandated to contact the company and express their concerns, to which a following decision on divestment would be made based on those discussions. However, no holdings listed in this 2015/2016 report were labeled as such.
    [Show full text]
  • Pyrogenesis - Ranked Top Ten Clean-Tech Company for Second Consecutive Year on TSX Venture 50® Companies 2015 MONTREAL, Feb
    PyroGenesis - Ranked Top Ten Clean-tech Company for Second Consecutive Year on TSX Venture 50® Companies 2015 MONTREAL, Feb. 13, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSXV: PYR), a TSX Venture 50® clean-tech company (the "Company" or "PyroGenesis") that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes plasma waste-to-energy systems and plasma torch products, announced today that it has been ranked by the TSX Venture Exchange as one of the strongest companies on the TSX-V for 2015 and has been selected as one of the top ten clean-tech companies included in the elite TSX Venture 50® group of companies. The TSX Venture 50® is an annual ranking by the TMX Group of the top 50 most performing companies on the Venture Exchange. The companies are chosen by assigning equal weighting to share price appreciation, trading volume, market capitalization growth and analyst coverage. Companies within the TSX Venture 50® have seen impressive growth over the past year, offered strong returns to shareholders and are actively traded in the market. "Being considered one of Canada's elite TSX Venture Exchange companies by such a highly regarded authority, for the second year in a row, is indeed an honour," said P. Peter Pascali, President and Chief Executive Officer of PyroGenesis. "PyroGenesis continues to work diligently to increase its profile amongst Canada's investment community, and this honour only makes that easier to do." This ranking was announced by the TSX Venture Exchange with an official news release intended to reach print, online and broadcast media across Canada and around the world (http://www.tmx.com/newsroom/press-releases?id=274).
    [Show full text]
  • TMX Group Limited, 2019
    TMX GROUP LIMITED 2019 - 2020 ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE REPORT 2019-2020 Environmental, Social & Governance Report • TMX Group Limited 1 TMX GROUP LIMITED Powering capital and commodity markets, investment, and economic growth for clients in Canada, across North America, and around the world. Client First Vision To be an indispensable solution for companies around the world to raise capital and the preferred destination for traders and investors to prosper. Our Sustainability Journey TMX Group is pleased to introduce the inaugural TMX Group Environmental, Social and Governance Report, an important milestone in the 168-year history of our company. 100% 83% 88% $1,000 78% Annual completion of directors are Participation per employee in of total TMX Group of board and independent rate by Canadian aggregate charitable office footprint is employee codes of employees in donations based on LEED Platinum conduct certification, our share donations to date, certified including employee purchase plan our 2020 budget and knowledge quiz employee headcount as at March 31, 2020 Contact Us: Paul Malcolmson Julie Park Managing Director, Investor Relations Manager, Investor Relations T +1 416-947-4317 T +1 416-365-3892 C +1 647-297-8924 C +1 437-341-6897 [email protected] [email protected] Environmental, Social & Governance Report • TMX Group Limited 2 Table of Contents Letter from Interim Chief Executive Officer 4 About TMX Group Limited 6 Corporate Sustainability 9 Governance & Risk Management 16 Our People 30 Community Impact 38 Response to Covid-19 Pandemic 43 Appendix A: SASB Responses - Security A-1 and Commodity Exchanges 2019-2020 Environmental, Social & Governance Report • TMX Group Limited 3 LETTER FROM INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER I am pleased to introduce the inaugural TMX Group Environmental, Social and Governance Report, an important milestone in the 168-year history of our company.
    [Show full text]
  • TSX Venture Exchange Announces the 2013 TSX Venture 50®
    TSX Venture Exchange Announces the 2013 TSX Venture 50® February 13, 2013 (TORONTO) – TSX Venture Exchange today announced the 2013 TSX Venture 50. The TSX Venture 50 is a group of strong performing companies from the five following sectors: Clean Technology, Diversified Industries, Mining, Oil & Gas and Technology and Life Sciences. “TSX Venture Exchange operates a platform that provides emerging companies with the opportunity to access the capital they need to meet their growth objectives,” said John McCoach, President, TSX Venture Exchange. “We are pleased to present the latest group of companies that have excelled in their sectors.” The 2013 TSX Venture 50 was determined based on equal weighting of the following measures: market capitalization growth, share price appreciation, trading volume and analyst coverage. The top ranked company across all sectors is: Africa Oil Corp. (AOI), a Vancouver- based oil and gas exploration company. The top performing companies from each industry sector are: Clean Technology OPEL Technologies Inc. (OPL) Diversified Industries Loyalist Group Limited (LOY) Mining Zenyatta Ventures Ltd. (ZEN) Oil & Gas Africa Oil Corp. (AOI) Technology & Life Sciences iCo Therapeutics Inc. (ICO) The 2013 TSX Venture 50 are: Clean Technology: Diversified Industries: OPEL Technologies Inc. (OPL) Loyalist Group Limited (LOY) Natcore Technology Inc. (NXT) ENTREC Corporation (ENT) Western Wind Energy Corp. (WND) Northwest International Healthcare Properties REIT (MOB.UN) Innovente Inc. (IGE) Macro Enterprises Inc. (MCR) Questor Technology Inc. (QST) Raise Production Inc. (RPC) West Mountain Capital Corp. (WMT) RIFCO Inc. (RFC) EnWave Corporation (ENW) Franchise Services of North America Inc. (FSN) ACT Aurora Control Technologies Corp. (ACU) DEQ Systems Corp.
    [Show full text]
  • International Stock Exchanges
    ΑΛΕΞΑΝ∆ΡΕΙΟ ΤΕΧΝΟΛΟΓΙΚΟ ΕΚΠΑΙ∆ΕΥΤΙΚΟ Ι∆ΡΥΜΑ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗΣ ΣΧΟΛΗ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ∆ΙΟΙΚΗΣΗΣ ΤΜΗΜΑ ΛΟΓΙΣΤΙΚΗΣ INTERNATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGES -ΠΤΥΧΙΑΚΗ ΕΡΓΑΣΙΑ- ΟΙ ΦΟΙΤΗΤΡΙΕΣ Ο ΕΠΙΒΛΕΠΩΝ ΚΑΘΗΓΗΤΗΣ ΣΚΟΥΤΑΡΙ∆ΟΥ ΕΛΕΝΗ ΓΚΙΟΥΡΗΣ ΘΕΟ∆ΩΡΟΣ ΤΣΕΛΕΠΗ ΑΛΕΞΑΝ∆ΡΑ ΧΑΒΟΥΖΗ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΑ -ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ 2008- CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION - THE HISTORY OF STOCK EXCHANGES………3 2. LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE (LSE)…………………………….…4-40 3. NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE (NYSE)………………………..41-52 4. AUSTRALIAN STOCK EXCHANGE (ASE)……………………….53-63 5. NASDAQ STOCK EXCHANGE………………………………….…64-81 6. BOMBAY STOCK EXCHANGE (BSE)…………………………….82-92 7. SHANGHAI STOCK EXCHANGE (SSE)………………………...93-106 8. TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE (TSE)………………………..107-118 9. TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE (TSE)……………………………119-134 10. HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE ………………………..…135-161 11. MADRID STOCK EXCHANGE (MSE)……………………..….162-172 12. SWISS STOCK EXCHANGE (SSE)…………………………..173-188 13. FRANKFURT STOCK EXCHANGE (FSE) …………………..189-199 14. CONCLUSIONS…………………………………………………..200-204 15. APPENDIX 16. BIBLIOGRAPHY 2 INTRODUCTION THE HISTORY OF STOCK EXCHANGES The history of stock exchanges can be traced to 12th century in France, when the first brokers are believed to have developed, trading in debt and government securities. Unofficial stock markets existed across Europe through the 1600s, where brokers would meet outside or in coffee houses to make trades ). The Amsterdam Stock Exchange, created in 1602, became the first official stock exchange when it began trading shares of the Dutch East India Company. These were the first company shares ever issued. By the early 1700s there were fully operational stock exchanges in France and England and America followed in the later part of the century. Stock exchanges became an important way for companies to raise capital for investment, while also offering investors the opportunity to share in company profits.
    [Show full text]
  • Pwc-Junior-Rmine-2012-11-En
    www.pwc.com/ca/juniormine Junior Mine 2012 Must survive before you can thrive Review and analysis of the Top 100 mining companies on TSXV Annually PwC analyses the Top 100 mining companies listed on TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) based on market capitalization as at June 30. Contents Top 100 2 Executive summary 4 Top 100 highlights reel 6 Financial highlights 7 Interview with John McCoach, President TSX Venture Exchange 8 Market capitalization trends 10 Balance sheet 13 Income statement 14 Cash flow statement 16 Interview with Nolan Watson, President & CEO Sandstorm Gold 18 Top 5 analysis – 2012 vs 2011 20 Interview with Peter Cashin, President & CEO Quest Rare Minerals 22 Financing overview 24 Notes on reporting 28 Contacts 29 61 Probe Mines Limited (TSXV:PRB) 62 Encanto Potash Corp. (TSXV:EPO) Top 100 63 GoldQuest Mining Corp. (TSXV:GQC) 64 Rambler Metals and Mining Plc (TSXV:RAB) Based on market capitalization as at June 30, 2012, here are 65 Sandspring Resources Ltd. (TSXV:SSP) the Top 100 mining companies listed on the TSXV. 66 Hana Mining Ltd. (TSXV:HMG) 67 Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV:FMS) 68 Northern Graphite Corporation (TSXV:NGC) 69 Tasman Metals Ltd. (TSXV:TSM) 70 Woulfe Mining Corp. (TSXV:WOF) 1 Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (TSXV:SSL) 31 Majestic Gold Corp. (TSXV:MJS) 71 Cerro Resources NL (TSXV:CJO) 2 Iberian Minerals Corp. (TSXV:IZN) 32 Teras Resources Inc. (TSXV:TRA) 72 Fortress Minerals Corp. (TSXV:FST) 3 Copper Fox Metals Inc. (TSXV:CUU) 33 Eurasian Minerals Inc. (TSXV:EMX) 73 EastCoal Inc. (TSXV:ECX) 4 Aurcana Corporation (TSXV:AUN) 34 Galway Resources Ltd.
    [Show full text]