Credibility. Quality. Authority.
Capital Markets Practice

Public Listings

We advise growth companies through the IPO and reverse takeover process.

Going public is a sequence of decisions, most of them irreversible. Tormont has the credibility and proven success to guide a company through every step, from structure and timing through listing and the first months as a public issuer.

Talk to us about listingUS & Canadian Exchange Expertise
Public Listings and Capital Market Screens
Zero Room For Error

Protecting equity value, choosing optimal underwriters, and structuring compliant listings.

Comprehensive Mandate

What We Do

From early pre-IPO structural calibration through post-listing secondary offerings, we shepherd issuers through each critical juncture.

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Strategic guidance and management

End-to-end management of the go-public process tailored specifically for US and Canadian high-growth companies.

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IPO and reverse takeover structure & timing

Rigorous assessment of traditional IPO vs. reverse takeover (RTO) paths, determining optimal market windows.

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Valuation modeling

Independent, institutional valuation benchmarks that withstand market volatility and banking scrutiny.

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Underwriter selection

Objective evaluation and introduction to investment banking syndicates aligned with your sector and market cap.

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Listing venue selection

Counsel on exchange fit across TSX, TSXV, CSE, NASDAQ, and NYSE American for maximum liquidity and visibility.

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Syndicate structuring

Balancing lead underwriter economics and co-manager participation to optimize retail and institutional distribution.

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Security structuring

Designing equity, subscription receipts, special warrants, or unit structures tailored to issuer risk profiles.

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Offering size and pricing

Calibrating capital raise magnitude to achieve clear valuation discovery while preventing unnecessary dilution.

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Investor targeting

Strategic identification of long-term institutional shareholders, small-cap funds, and strategic family offices.

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Incentive structuring

Executive stock option plans, restricted stock units, and performance warrants designed to retain essential talent.

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Secondary & convertible advisory

Advisory on rights offerings, secondary offerings, block trades, and convertible securities offerings post-listing.

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The Go-Public Journey

A disciplined, multi-phase execution engineered to ensure enduring market reception.

Phase 01

Diagnostic & Valuation

Auditing structure, valuation expectations, and listing venue feasibility.

Phase 02

Syndicate & Underwriters

Selecting banking partners, structuring underwriting syndicate, and draft filings.

Phase 03

Pricing & Allocation

Book-building oversight, institutional investor targeting, and pricing calibration.

Phase 04

Market Stabilization

Trading debut management, liquidity support, and transitioning to IR alignment.

Merchant Banking & Advisory Counsel

Considering an IPO or Reverse Takeover?

Let's review your company's readiness, listing venue choices, and banking alternatives.

Over 20 Years Capital Markets ExperienceUS & Canadian Small-Cap FocusDirect Principal Investment Alignment