Canada's premier equities marketplace launches new program to showcase top performing companies, TSX to host market open ceremony September 27

TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2019 /CNW/ - Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) today announced the inaugural TSX30, a flagship program recognizing the 30 top-performing TSX stocks over a three-year period based on dividend-adjusted share price appreciation. The list of 2019 winners features both newer and established listed companies across a wide range of sectors and serves to highlight the power and diversity of investment opportunities in Canada's world class marketplace.

Representatives from the winning companies will join TMX executives to open the market on Friday, September 27, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. ET to celebrate this milestone.

"We are extremely proud to present the TSX30, a new recognition program featuring some of the most compelling success stories among our listed issuers, including companies operating in traditional areas of strength like natural resources and also in newly defined sectors like clean tech and cannabis," said Loui Anastasopoulos, President, Capital Formation, TMX Group. "TSX listed companies play a vital role in Canada's capital markets and as we continue to evolve into a global leader, TSX remains committed to our work in support of this crucial ecosystem. Today, we congratulate the companies included in the inaugural TSX30 for all of their achievements and look forward to continuing to serve them along each stage of their growth path into the future."

For more information on the TSX30, visit: www.tsx.com/tsx30

The 2019 TSX30 ranking:

For Market Openings: Media may pick up a feed from the TOC (television operations centre) for all market open ceremonies. The feed is named TSX Transmit 1 (SD-SDI) and is produced at the TMX Broadcast Centre and sent live to the TOC. The client moves into position for the market open ceremony at approximately 9:27 a.m. ET and the markets will open with the sound of a siren (the traditional market open on Toronto Stock Exchange) at 9:30 a.m. ET.

This news release is not, and should not be construed as an invitation to purchase securities listed on Toronto Stock Exchange. TMX Group and its affiliates do not endorse or recommend any of the referenced securities nor should any statement in this news release be construed as advice regarding a broad investment strategy. Please seek professional advice to evaluate specific securities. Listing on Toronto Stock Exchange does not guarantee the future performance of a security or an issuer. TMX, the TMX Design, Groupe TMX, TMX Group, Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX30 and the TSX30 Design are the  trademarks of TSX Inc.

About TMX Group (TSX:X)

TMX Group operates global markets, and builds digital communities and analytic solutions that facilitate the funding, growth and success of businesses, traders and investors. TMX Group's key operations include Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, The Canadian Depository for Securities, Montréal Exchange, Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation, and Trayport which provide listing markets, trading markets, clearing facilities, depository services, technology solutions, data products and other services to the global financial community. TMX Group is headquartered in Toronto and operates offices across North America (Montréal, Calgary, Vancouver and New York), as well as in key international markets including London and Singapore. For more information about TMX Group, visit our website at www.tmx.com. Follow TMX Group on Twitter: @TMXGroup.

SOURCE TMX Group Limited

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