Mr. Richard Carleton reports

The Canadian Securities Exchange has released market statistics for October, 2025.

October, 2025, operating statistics

• Trading volume of CSE-listed securities totalled 2.0 billion shares;
• Trading value of CSE-listed securities was $816-million;
• CSE issuers completed 127 financings that raised an aggregate $319-million;
• The CSE welcomed listings from two new companies, including one fundamental change of an existing issuer, bringing the total listed issuers to 744 as at Oct. 31, 2025.

"The closing of our acquisition of the National Stock Exchange of Australia in October was a transformative event that expands our global footprint and will help to create a superior listing alternative in Australia for emerging and entrepreneurial companies," said Richard Carleton, chief executive officer of the CSE. "Here at home, the month of October was also a successful one for the Canadian Securities Exchange. Our trading volume reached its highest monthly level since January, 2022, and issuers completed significantly more financings compared to any other month this year."

Acquisition of National Stock Exchange of Australia

On Oct. 24, 2025, the CSE announced that its parent company, CNSX Global Markets Inc., completed the acquisition of NSX Ltd., the parent company of the National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSXA). Executives from CNSX Group and NSXA are already taking steps to strengthen the NSXA's competitive position and build a dynamic exchange alternative tailored to the needs of early-stage companies in Australia and beyond.

What is on at the CSE

The CSE is pleased to be a sponsor of the Torrey Hills Capital Resource Executives Conference, taking place in sunny Rancho Sante Fe, Calif., on Nov. 19 to 21. The conference is focused exclusively on networking opportunities and on one-on-one meetings between investment professionals and executives of small and microcap companies.

New listings in October, 2025:

• Tempramed Technologies Ltd. (VIVI);
• Resolve Energy Inc. (RESO) -- fundamental change.

About the Canadian Securities Exchange

The CSE is a rapidly growing exchange invested in working with entrepreneurs, innovators and disruptors to access public capital markets in Canada. The exchange's efficient operating model, advanced technology and competitive fee structure help its listed issuers of all sectors and sizes minimize their cost of capital and enhance global liquidity.

The CSE's client-centric approach and corresponding products and services ensure businesses have the support they need to confidently realize their vision.

The CSE offers global investors access to an innovative collection of growing and mature companies.