Just an FYI on OTCQB Requirements. It now requires 30 days as opposed
OTC Requirements to move to OTCQB Status:
June 30, 2017
OTCQB STANDARDS RELEASE NO. 3.1 (PROPOSED AMENDMENTS)
OTC Markets Group has published proposed amendments to the OTCQB Standards. The proposal
includes a new process for Change in Control Events, minor amendments extending the due date of
the Annual OTCQB Certification from 30 to 45 days and allowing Alternative Reporting Companies
listed on a Qualified Foreign Exchange to qualify using financials prepared in accordance with IFRS.
Below is a description of the new process for Change in Control Events, which has been added as
section 2.4 of the OTCQB Standards:
Definition of a Change in Control Event:
“Change in Control Event” shall mean a transaction resulting in:
a) A change in the majority ownership or effective control of the Company;
b) Material changes to the Company’s management team or Board of Directors;
or
c) In conjunction with either above listed factors, a material change to the nature
of the Company’s business operations.
Procedures for Change in Control Events:
1) Notification. The Company is responsible for notifying OTC Markets Group upon the completion
of transactions resulting in a Change in Control Event.
2) OTC Markets Group may, at any time and in its sole and absolute discretion, determine that the
Company has undergone a Change in Control Event.
3) Review. Once a Change in Control Event has been identified, the Company must submit to
OTC Markets Group an OTCQB Change in Control Notification and a new OTCQB Application
and associated Application Fee within 20 calendar days. Failure to adhere to the notification’s
requirements, or comply with or respond to the request for additional materials or documents in
a timely manner may result in the Company’s suspension or removal from OTCQB.
4) OTCQB Certification. Immediately subsequent to a Change in Control Event, the Company
must file a new OTCQB Certification, reflecting any applicable changes.
5) Maintain Verified Company Profile. Immediately subsequent to a Change in Control Event, the
Company must log in to www.otciq.com to update and verify its Company Profile with the
information needed to ensure the Company Profile is current and complete in order to maintain
the “Verified Company Profile” designation on www.otcmarkets.com.
Comment Period of 30 days:
OTC Markets Group welcomes your feedback about the proposed changes. Send comments and
questions to Mike Vasilios, Vice President of Issuer Compliance at mike@otcmarkets.com by July 30,
2017.
Effective Date of Proposed Changes:
The proposed rules are scheduled to become effective July 31, 2017.
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