OTC Markets Group Welcomes Ballston Spa Bancorp, Inc. to OTCQX

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Ballston Spa Bancorp (OTCQX: BSPA) qualified to trade on OTCQX and began trading on Feb. 17, 2026. The company’s shares now trade under the symbol BSPA with Real-Time Level 2 quotes and current financial disclosure available on otcmarkets.com.

OTCQX is positioned as a cost-effective public market for U.S. regional and community banks, requiring high financial standards, corporate governance best practices, and securities-law compliance. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC acted as the company’s OTCQX corporate broker.

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• OTCQX listing begins Feb. 17, 2026 improving market access
• Real-Time Level 2 quotes available for BSPA on otcmarkets.com
• Disclosure visibility improved with current financial filings on OTC Markets

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NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Ballston Spa Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: BSPA), the holding company of Ballston Spa National Bank, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market.

Ballston Spa Bancorp, Inc. begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “BSPA.” U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

The OTCQX Market serves as a more efficient and cost-effective public market for U.S. regional and community banks through standards tailored for bank reporting. By providing price transparency and broader information distribution, OTCQX enables banks to maximize the value of being a public company. To qualify for OTCQX, community banks must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws.

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC acted as the company’s OTCQX corporate broker.

About Ballston Spa Bancorp, Inc.
Ballston Spa Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company of Ballston Spa National Bank (“BSNB”) and is traded under the symbol bspa. As of December 31, 2025, BSNB manages approximately $928 million in total assets and serves individuals, businesses, organizations and families through 13 full-service branches across Albany and Saratoga Counties in New York State. BSNB provides a complete range of retail, commercial, residential and private-wealth banking solutions designed to meet the needs of a growing community. With a legacy of more than 185 years, the bank remains committed to personal service, local decision-making, and long-term relationships, while delivering the convenience of modern banking with the care and attention of a true community partner.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.
OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities. Our data-driven disclosure standards form the foundation of our public markets: OTCQX® Best Market, OTCQB® Venture Market, OTCID™ Basic Market and Pink Limited™ Market. Our OTC Link® Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) provide critical market infrastructure that broker-dealers rely on to facilitate trading. Our innovative model offers companies more efficient access to the U.S. financial markets.

OTC Link ATS, OTC Link ECN, OTC Link NQB, and MOON ATS™ are each SEC regulated ATS, operated by OTC Link LLC, a FINRA and SEC registered broker-dealer, member SIPC. To learn more about how we create better informed and more efficient markets, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

Media Contact:
OTC Markets Group Inc., +1 (212) 896-4428, media@otcmarkets.com

FAQ

When did Ballston Spa Bancorp (BSPA) start trading on OTCQX?

BSPA began trading on OTCQX on Feb. 17, 2026. According to OTC Markets Group, the company qualified to trade on OTCQX and commenced trading under the symbol BSPA that same day, with Real-Time Level 2 quotes and public financial disclosure available online.

What does the OTCQX listing mean for Ballston Spa Bancorp (BSPA) shareholders?

The OTCQX listing provides improved price transparency and broader information distribution. According to OTC Markets Group, BSPA gains Real-Time Level 2 quotes and easier investor access, which can increase visibility and potentially liquidity for existing and prospective shareholders.

Where can investors find Ballston Spa Bancorp (BSPA) financial disclosures and quotes?

Investors can find BSPA financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes on otcmarkets.com. According to OTC Markets Group, the company’s current filings and live quote data are published on the OTC Markets website for U.S. investors to access.

What standards did Ballston Spa Bancorp (BSPA) meet to qualify for OTCQX?

BSPA met high financial standards, corporate governance best practices, and securities-law compliance required for OTCQX. According to OTC Markets Group, community banks must satisfy these criteria to qualify for the OTCQX Best Market listing.

Who acted as Ballston Spa Bancorp’s corporate broker for the OTCQX qualification?

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC served as BSPA’s OTCQX corporate broker. According to OTC Markets Group, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC acted in that broker role during the company’s qualification and transition onto the OTCQX market.