Why Might a Corporation Wish to List Its Shares on a National

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Essay

Why might a corporation wish to list its shares on a national exchange such as the TSX as opposed to a regional exchange? How about being traded OTC?

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Definitions:

New-product Development

The process of bringing a new product to the market, from idea generation to commercialization.

Patent

A form of intellectual property that grants the holder exclusive rights to an invention, preventing others from making, using, or selling the invention without permission.

Safety Test

Evaluations conducted to ensure that a product, service, or environment is free from dangerous or harmful effects to its users or occupants.

Controlled Crash

A deliberate action to safely manage the descent and impact of a failing system, structure, or vehicle to minimize damage or harm.