The OTCQX® Best Market is for established, investor-focused U.S. and international companies. To qualify for the OTCQX market, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, demonstrate compliance with U.S. securities laws and be current in their disclosure. Penny stocks, shells and companies in bankruptcy cannot qualify for OTCQX.

• An efficient, regulated public market that builds liquidity, reputation and valuation
• Compliant Corporate Governance: Adhere to the highest level of standards that meet federal disclosure and state compliance obligations
• Opening Investor Access: the full spectrum of U.S. investors, tapping into the largest pool of capital
• Visibility Program: Enjoy greater visibility and trust with investors through active engagement

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The OTCQB® Venture Market is for entrepreneurial and development stage U.S. and international companies. To be eligible, companies must be current in their reporting and undergo an annual verification and management certification process. Companies must meet $0.01 bid test and may not be in bankruptcy.
Eligibility Requirements

• Audited Annual Financials (PCAOB Audit required for U.S. Companies)
• Bid price of at least $0.01 for proprietary priced quotations published by a Market Maker in OTC Link**
• Not be in bankruptcy
• At least 50 Beneficial Shareholders, each owning at least 100 shares
• Freely traded Public Float of at least 10% of the total issued and outstanding of that security
• Transfer agent that participates in the Transfer Agent Verified Share Program (US and Canadian companies only)

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The OTCID Basic Market is for companies that publish baseline information, rather than meet the higher qualifications of our premium markets. These companies provide ongoing financial disclosure and a management certification, and verify their company profile for US investors, brokers and regulators. The Pink Limited Market is for broker-dealers to publicly quote securities with limited to no issuer involvement. Pink Limited companies do not certify their compliance with established reporting standards, have limited availability of disclosure or financial information and may not support their U.S. market. These securities are identified with yield sign to warn investors to proceed with caution.The OTCID Basic Market is for companies that publish baseline information, rather than meet the higher qualifications of our premium markets. These companies provide ongoing financial disclosure and a management certification, and verify their company profile for US investors, brokers and regulators. The Pink Limited Market is for broker-dealers to publicly quote securities with limited to no issuer involvement. Pink Limited companies do not certify their compliance with established reporting standards, have limited availability of disclosure or financial information and may not support their U.S. market. These securities are identified with yield sign to warn investors to proceed with caution.

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