Discovery 2026 Short Duration LP files IPO prospectus
Discovery 2026 Short Duration LP filed a preliminary prospectus for an IPO of Class A and Class F units, targeting capital appreciation and tax benefits through investments in Canadian gold mining companies. The offering is co-led by RBC Capital Markets and CIBC Capital Markets, with a syndicate of 13 agents. No sales will occur until the final prospectus receipt is issued.

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Discovery 2026 Short Duration LP has filed a preliminary prospectus for an initial public offering of Class A and Class F units across Canada. The partnership aims to provide investors with capital appreciation and significant tax benefits, including the deductibility of 100% of their original investment. The offering will be managed by Middlefield, a leading provider of flow-through share funds in Canada.
The partnership intends to achieve its objectives by investing in an actively managed, diversified portfolio primarily composed of equity securities of Canadian gold mining companies. Middlefield has sponsored 73 past public and private flow-through funds since 1983 and has acted as agent or manager for over $2.5 billion of resource investments.
The syndicate of agents for the offering is co-led by RBC Capital Markets and CIBC Capital Markets. Additional participants include BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., National Bank Financial Inc., Scotia Capital Inc., TD Securities Inc., Richardson Wealth Limited, Manulife Securities Incorporated, Canaccord Genuity Corp., CI Investment Services Inc., iA Private Wealth Inc., Raymond James Ltd., and Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc.
A preliminary prospectus containing important information has been filed with securities commissions in each province of Canada. The preliminary prospectus is subject to completion or amendment. Copies may be obtained from members of the syndicate or a CIRO-registered financial advisor. No sales or acceptances of offers to buy the securities will occur until a receipt for the final prospectus has been issued.
For further information, interested parties can visit the Middlefield website or contact the Sales and Marketing Department at 1.888.890.1868.
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