TD Securities U.S. announced a significant expansion to its Houston office, hiring a select team of employees that will increase its coverage of the U.S. energy sector. TD Securities also recently acquired a credit portfolio consisting of loan commitments of high-quality investment grade corporations in the U.S. energy segment.

Nearly doubling the size of the TD Securities' U.S. Energy group, the newly hired team will play a vital role in supporting the loan commitments, strengthening client relationships and contributing to the growth of TD Securities' coverage of the U.S. energy sector.

"Today's announcement of our new Houston hires underscores the importance of the energy sector to TD Securities and our commitment to growing our U.S. franchise and product capability," said Glenn Gibson, Vice Chair, TD Securities U.S. "The integrity of TD's retail brand gives us added bench strength to better serve our U.S. clients and provide them with unique product offerings."

"With their extensive knowledge of the energy market and long-standing client relationships, this team will materially expand and strengthen our presence and capabilities in the U.S. energy market and complement TD Securities' growth strategy," said Drew MacIntyre, Vice Chair, Head of Global Energy and Power Group, TD Securities.

TD Securities U.S. will continue to grow its presence across the U.S. region in several sectors, with a focus on strengthening client relationships, leveraging expertise and building its product suite.

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