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How will the requirements for companies currently quoted on the OTCQX, OTCQB and Pink markets change as a result of the Amended Rule?

The Rule recognizes current disclosure provided by companies on the OTCQX, OTCQB and Pink Current markets, whether under an SEC Reporting standard, Alternative Reporting Standard, Regulation A, Regulation Crowdfunding or pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b). While the disclosure rules for companies on these markets are not expected to change materially, the new rule introduces certain restrictions on public quoting, including those for shells and other non-operational companies that may apply to certain companies currently quoted on the OTCQB or Pink markets.

Companies that are designated as “Pink No Information” or otherwise fail to provide current information as required by the Rule will no longer be eligible for public quoting, subject to certain limited exceptions (for example, certain quotations submitted on an “unsolicited” basis). If these companies do not take proactive steps to make disclosure available before the September 2021 compliance date, they will move to the Expert or Grey market.

When does the new rule go into effect?

OTC Link LLC, our broker-dealer subscribers, and companies quoted on our markets, must comply with the new, amended rule before the September 26, 2021 compliance date. We continue to actively engage with the Commission and our market participants to ensure a smooth transition to the amended Rule, including seeking exemptive relief for certain categories of issuers on our markets.