You absolutely do NOT have to cancel shares and re-issue new shares to relist or get listed on a higher exchange. You simply meet the requirements of that exchange and then file the appropriate application form to get listed on that exchange with your current shares. It might be a form SEC 15c-211 or something like that.
Pink Sheets can go to NASD or AMEX without cancelling shares.
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