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03/30/17 7:31 AM

#27515 RE: BigBake1 #27513

I have another stock that used to report that doesnt anymore and they are not suspended. Maybe they took them self off the SEC requirement? This isnt for you to read but others if interested because it sounds like you know it. Apparently they are not required because they are still here. I wouldnt worry about it anyway.

The companies traded on the OTCQX, OTCQB and Pink markets follow one of the following reporting standards:

International Reporting Standard: Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act (“Rule 12g3-2(b)”) permits non-U.S. companies with securities listed primarily on a Qualified Foreign Exchange to make publicly available to U.S investors in English the same information that is made publicly available in their home countries as an alternative to SEC reporting
SEC Reporting Standard: Companies are in compliance with their SEC reporting requirements
Regulation A Reporting Standard: Companies subject to the reporting obligations under Tier 2 of Regulation A under the Securities Act must continue to file, on an ongoing basis, all annual, semi-annual and other interim reports required to be filed on EDGAR. Audited annual financial statements must be prepared in accordance with Regulation A. Additional disclosure obligations, like quarterly filings and annual certifications must be posted, in order to comply with the eligibility requirements of the OTCQX and OTCQB Markets
U.S. Banks Reporting Standard: Banks without SEC-registered securities must follow the disclosure guidelines outlined in the OTCQX Rules for U.S. Banks. Banks are also required to release any news or information which might reasonably be expected to materially affect the market for its securities in a timely manner. Banks with SEC-registered securities must be current in required reporting
Alternative Reporting Standard: When SEC registration is not required, companies must generally still make information publicly available pursuant to Federal securities laws, including Rule 10b-5 under the Exchange Act and pursuant Rule 144(c)(2) under the Securities Act. OTC Markets Group offers the Alternative Reporting Standard for companies who choose to make material information publicly available to investors
OTCQX U.S companies not reporting to the SEC can follow the Alternative Reporting Standard. These companies submit information pursuant to the OTCQX U.S. Disclosure Guidelines and are subject to the eligibility requirements and terms of the OTCQX Rules for U.S. Companies. OTCQX companies provide current and potential investors with a set of "material" information to help investors make a sound investment decision. OTCQX company disclosure enables an investor to understand the company’s business operations and prospects
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Financial Reporting - Many companies are not subject to SEC registration requirements, and therefore, do not make regular filings of financial information and other corporate events with the SEC. Companies are not required to provide financial information to OTC Markets Group; however in order for investors to make informed trading decisions, many companies elect to provide disclosure. For a detailed explanation of SEC registration and reporting requirements and the exemptions available from those requirements, please see the SEC's Small Business Question and Answer Page