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For Immediate
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01/08 |
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CONTACT:
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May
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Donna
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Director,
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Canadian Venture
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Tel: 1-877-884-CDNX |
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95% OF CDNX
SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE TSE ACQUISITION
Public venture market to remain distinct
MAY 29, 2001 (CALGARY) --Shareholders of the Canadian
Venture Exchange (CDNX) voted today in favour to approve the TSEs $50 million
acquisition offer. About 95% of votes cast were in favour. Under the terms of the deal,
CDNX will continue to operate as a separate exchange, but as a wholly owned subsidiary of
the TSE.
"Today, our shareholders have endorsed the TSEs commitment to advancing the
public venture market in Canada," said Scott Paterson, CDNX Chairman of the Board.
"This transaction will strengthen the Canadian capital markets, provide clarity for
foreign investors, operating efficiencies and a stronger presence in key regional centres
across the country for both CDNX and the TSE."
CDNX will maintain its Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver offices with the head office in
Calgary. This structure will ensure the appropriate level of expertise exists to continue
expanding on CDNXs success in developing a national public venture market. To
further enhance this market, an advisory board to the TSE is being created with members
who have expertise in the venture market.
"Successfully advancing Canadas public venture capital market has been and
will continue to be our mandate," said Bill Hess, CDNX President and CEO.
"Joining forces with the TSE will create greater liquidity for our listed companies
through their relationships with institutional investors, as well as greater visibility
for both CDNX and its listed companies by association with the TSE name."
The transaction is subject to regulatory approval by both the Alberta and BC securities
commissions, which is expected to take two-to-three months to receive. |
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Headquartered in Calgary, the Canadian
Venture Exchange (CDNX) is Canadas public venture capital marketplace providing
emerging companies with access to capital while offering investors a well-regulated market
in which to make venture investments. CDNX listed companies are active in the mining, oil
and gas, manufacturing, technology, financial services and other sectors. The exchange
also has offices in Vancouver, Winnipeg and Toronto.
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