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OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCM) regularly publishes news as the operator of regulated markets for trading U.S. and international securities. Its announcements highlight developments across its market tiers, including the OTCQX Best Market, OTCQB Venture Market, OTCID Basic Market, and Pink Limited Market, and provide insight into how issuers use these platforms to access U.S. investors.
News from OTC Markets Group often focuses on companies that have qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market or upgraded from the OTCQB Venture Market. These items describe how issuers meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws in order to join OTCQX. Such updates can be useful for tracking which domestic and international companies are enhancing their visibility and trading access in the U.S. through OTC Markets Group’s venues.
Another recurring theme in OTC Markets Group news is cross-border capital markets activity. Announcements describe how companies listed on qualified international exchanges use OTCQX to provide transparent trading for U.S. investors while maintaining their primary listing in their home market. OTC Markets Group also issues releases about recognition programs such as the OTCQX Best 50, which it describes as an informational ranking of top-performing OTCQX companies based on liquidity, investor engagement, and performance.
Investors and market participants can use the OTCM news stream to follow new OTCQX entrants, upgrades from other OTC tiers, and broader commentary from the company on the role of its markets and trading systems in connecting issuers and U.S. investors.
OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) has announced that Credit Corp Group (ASX: CCP; OTCQX: CCGFF), Australia's largest provider of responsible financial services to credit-impaired consumers, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market.
The company has upgraded from the Pink® market and commenced trading under the symbol 'CCGFF'. This transition enables U.S. investors to access the company's financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes through www.otcmarkets.com. The OTCQX upgrade allows qualified international exchange-listed companies to utilize their home market reporting for U.S. information disclosure, subject to meeting high financial standards and corporate governance requirements.
OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that NIGHTINGALE HEALTH OYJ, a preventative healthcare company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market under the symbols 'NHLTY' and 'NGHLF'. The company, already listed on Nasdaq Helsinki as HEALTH, began trading on March 21, 2025.
The OTCQX qualification requires companies to meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and comply with securities laws. U.S. investors can access financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes through www.otcmarkets.com.
According to CEO and Founder Teemu Suna, the company is establishing a laboratory in New York and has secured several significant U.S. partnerships. The OTCQX listing aligns with their global expansion strategy, particularly targeting the U.S. healthcare market.
OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that QNB Corp. (OTCQX: QNBC) has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market, upgrading from the Pink® market on March 20, 2025. QNB Corp., the holding company for QNB Bank, will trade under the symbol 'QNBC'.
The OTCQX Market upgrade represents a significant milestone for community banks in U.S. public markets, offering transparent trading and improved shareholder access to company information. To achieve this qualification, QNB Corp. met strict financial standards, corporate governance requirements, and securities law compliance.
David W. Freeman, QNB Bank President and CEO, highlighted the company's approaching 150-year anniversary of community banking services in Pennsylvania, expressing confidence that this move to the national OTCQX trading platform will boost investor interest and shareholder value. Janney Montgomery served as the corporate broker for this transition.
OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results, achieving record gross revenues of $111.1 million, up 1% from 2023. The company's operating income decreased 1% to $32.2 million, with an operating profit margin of 29.9%. Net income declined 1% to $27.4 million, resulting in GAAP diluted EPS of $2.26.
Key highlights include: $29.5 million returned to shareholders through dividends ($26.6M) and share repurchases ($2.9M); 567 OTCQX and 1,050 OTCQB companies at year-end; and 43 companies graduating to national securities exchanges. The company announced plans to launch OTCID Basic Reporting Market in July 2025, introduced OTC Overnight trading for OTC equity securities, and launched MOON ATS for overnight trading in NMS securities.
Q4 2024 showed improvement with gross revenues of $28.5 million (+3% YoY), while operating income remained flat at $8.8 million. The company declared a Q1 2025 dividend of $0.18 per share and authorized a new stock buyback program for up to 300,000 shares.
OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that Kootenay Silver (TSX-V: KTN; OTCQX: KOOYF) has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market, upgrading from the Pink® market on March 12, 2025.
The exploration company will trade under the symbol 'KOOYF', with U.S. investors able to access financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes on otcmarkets.com. The upgrade to OTCQX requires companies to meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and comply with securities laws while allowing international exchange-listed companies to use their home market reporting for U.S. information disclosure.
OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin (OTCQX: BCOW), the holding company for PyraMax Bank, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. The company, previously listed on NASDAQ, commenced trading on the OTCQX under the symbol 'BCOW' on March 10, 2025.
The OTCQX Market provides companies with cost-effective access to U.S. capital markets through streamlined requirements, while maintaining transparency for investors. Companies must meet strict financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and comply with securities laws to qualify. Keefe Bruyette & Woods, Inc. served as the corporate broker for the transition.
OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) has scheduled its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results announcement for March 12, 2025, after U.S. market close. The company will host a conference call and webcast on March 13, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results in detail.
Interested participants can access the webcast presentation online, with replay available until March 12, 2026. Those planning to participate in the Q&A session should register in advance to receive dial-in details and a unique PIN. The company will make the Annual Report, earnings release, call transcript, and management presentation available on their investor relations website.
OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that White Pearl Technology Group AB has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market under the symbol 'WPTGF'. The company, which specializes in digital transformation solutions and is currently listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Stockholm (WPTG), commenced trading on February 28, 2025.
The OTCQX Market provides companies with cost-effective access to U.S. capital markets, allowing them to use their home market reporting to make information available in the U.S. Companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate securities law compliance to qualify.
CEO Marco Marangoni stated this milestone aligns with their growth strategy, enhancing visibility among U.S. investors and enabling North American trading in local currency, supporting their shareholder base diversification efforts.
OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that Perimeter Medical Imaging AI has upgraded from the Pink® market to the OTCQX® Best Market, now trading under the symbol 'PYNKF'. The company, which is also listed on TSX-V as PINK, is a commercial stage medical technology company that met OTCQX's high financial standards, corporate governance requirements, and securities law compliance.
The upgrade is strategically significant as many of Perimeter's shareholders are U.S.-based, and the United States is the primary target market for their S-Series OCT system and upcoming AI-enabled B-Series product. CEO Adrian Mendes stated this move should increase visibility and help expand their U.S. shareholder base.
Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. (OTCQX: LICYF), a leading global lithium-ion battery resource recovery company, has transitioned from the New York Stock Exchange to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market as of February 27, 2025. The move is expected to reduce costs while maintaining access to U.S. capital markets.
The company, which previously traded on NYSE, must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and comply with securities laws to qualify for OTCQX trading. Li-Cycle is currently focused on securing funding for its Rochester Hub project and meeting conditions for the first advance under its U.S. Department of Energy loan facility.