Building U.S. Exposure
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The document discusses strategies for Canadian companies to build exposure to and attract investment from the large US capital markets. It notes that the US has $11 trillion in mutual fund assets, compared to just 2% globally from Canada. The document provides tips from panelists on how to start the process, gain attention from US investors effectively, determine the right timing, and meet typical liquidity and market cap levels required. It also addresses whether a US listing is necessary, gaining US analyst coverage without listing, differences between US and Canadian buy sides, and tailoring the company story for US audiences.
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Building U.S. Exposure
- 2. What we hear No one understands my story I am undervalued I cant find buyers I need access to more capital
- 3. U.S. Capital Markets The worlds largest pool of capital is next door $11 trillion in mutual fund assets 48% of global AUM Canada = 2% of global mutual funds
- 4. Accessing the U.S. Where do I start? When is the right time to start? Who do I call? How much time will this take?
- 5. U.S. investors are active here of all trading on the TSX is international % 4 0 billion $ 2 8 5 of trading comes from the U.S.
- 6. What kind of profile do you have south of the border?
- 7. Attracting investment SELL side BUY SIDE IR consultants ISSUER
- 8. Specialization Bankers Analysts Sales Buy side industry specific generalists generalists, industry specific & niche specific resources & everything else general industry coverage general industry coverage drill down specific niche specific
- 9. What about retail? Social media Traditional media channels Ground up strategy Retail brokers cannot proactively solicit clients to invest Requires Blue Sky statute eligibility S&P Corporation Records program 38 States, excluding CA and NY
- 10. Financial centers San Francisco Montreal Calgary Vancouver New York Boston Toronto Chicago Los Angeles Minneapolis Denver Miami Houston
- 11. Panelists Noel Brown Managing Director of Healthcare Investment Banking Alger Boyer Managing Director of Institutional Sales & Trading Jeff Hoo Principal, Lead Micro-cap Portfolio Manager and Senior Analyst
- 12. How does the process of building your profile in the U.S. capital markets begin?
- 13. What is the most effective way for a Canadian issuer to gain the attention of U.S. investors?
- 14. When does it make sense for an issuer to try to gain the attention of U.S. investors?
- 15. What are the typical liquidity and market cap levels a U.S. investor needs to see for an investment consideration?
- 16. Is a U.S. listing the answer to a Canadian issuers problems?
- 17. Is it possible to gain research coverage from a U.S. analyst without that listing?
- 18. How does the buy side differ in the U.S. versus Canada? Should I tailor my story to the U.S. audience?
- 19. Questions?
- 20. Thank you!