Bank of Botetourt Joins the OTCQX Market

Community banks must meet financial and governance standards and demonstrate securities-law compliance to qualify for OTCQX.

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Bank of Botetourt (BORT) began trading on the OTCQX Best Market on September 24, 2026, after qualifying for the market.

The Buchanan, Virginia-based bank previously traded on the OTCID Basic Market. It now trades on OTCQX under the symbols BORT and BORTP. OTC Markets Group (OTCM), which operates the market, announced the change.

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BUCHANAN, Va., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Buchanan-based Bank of Botetourt (OTCQX: BORT and BORTP) has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Bank of Botetourt previously traded on the OTCID™ Basic Market.

Bank of Botetourt begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol "BORT" and "BORTP". The OTCQX Market enables Bank of Botetourt to maximize its value as a public company by providing transparent trading and easy access to company information for shareholders. To qualify for OTCQX, community banks must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws.

Dustin Bays, Executive Vice President & CFO, stated, "Our transition to the OTCQX Market represents an important milestone for the Bank, enhancing our visibility, accessibility, and credibility with investors. We are excited about the opportunities this advancement creates to strengthen long-term shareholder value while continuing to build on our legacy of financial strength and community banking.

About Bank of Botetourt

Founded in 1899, Bank of Botetourt is a full-service community bank dedicated to helping individuals, families, businesses, and organizations achieve their financial goals through personalized service, local decision-making, and trusted relationships. Offering personal banking, business banking, mortgage lending, and wealth management services throughout western Virginia, the Bank is known for its award-winning service, financial strength, and unwavering commitment to the communities it serves. For more than 125 years, Bank of Botetourt has remained focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences while supporting the economic vitality of the region. 

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SOURCE Bank of Botetourt