Canadian Capital Markets 101: Key Terms to Know

This session will provide an overview of the key terms to know in connection with the transactions that raise capital in the Canadian market.

This session will cover:

• Key participants: issuers, regulators, stock markets, underwriters and agents.
• Main types of securities: equity, debt and convertible instruments.
• Main types of securities offerings: private placements, bought deals, primary, secondary, fully marketed and best efforts offerings.
• Key terms in transactions: prospectus, offering memorandum, commission, discount and over-allotment option.