Timely, consistent communication with the marketplace is the most efficient way for companies to promote market transparency, facilitate price discovery and enhance liquidity. The OTC Disclosure and News Service is a powerful tool that gives companies the ability to distribute current disclosure and news to the public. Transparency Attracts Investors and Liquidity
Timely, current disclosure signals to all market participants that visibility and transparency are important to a company.
Companies that provide current public disclosure statistically enjoy better market efficiencies
Making a company's disclosure available on www.pinksheets.com is an efficient and cost-effective way to make information "publicly available" as required by SEC Rule 144(c)(2)
By not having adequate current information publicly available, a company may be at risk of violating U.S. Insider Trading laws (1988 Insider Trading and Securities Fraud Enforcement Act) and SEC Rules 10b-5 and 10b5-1
Publishing corporate information on www.pinksheets.com is convenient for shareholders, creates visibility with potential investors, and reduces unnecessary printing and postage expenses Through the OTC Disclosure and News Service, companies can conveniently post financial reports and other disclosure documents as well as disseminate news releases. In addition, subscribers receive complimentary access to Real-Time Level 2 Quotes and other market information for over 9,000 OTCQX, OTCBB and Pink Sheets securities.
Product Features
OTCIQ
The OTC Disclosure and News Service is accessed via a web portal - www.otciq.com. The OTCIQ web interface provides access to a suite of innovative products and services.
Financial Report Publication
Companies can keep the market informed of business results by posting financial disclosure, such as quarterly Balance Sheets and Income Statements, Annual Reports, and Proxy Statements, onto www.pinksheets.com in a convenient PDF format.
News Release Publication
A service allowing companies to publish news releases on www.pinksheets.com. Unlike releases that are sent via newswire, using this service to publish news releases creates an announcement on www.pinksheets.com homepage. Releases will also be published to a Real Simple Syndication (RSS) feed to be picked up by external news services.
Quotes+
Real-Time Level 2 Quotes for over 9,000 OTCQX, OTCBB and Pink Sheets securities - detailed quotes and depth of market information for any OTC security without calling a broker. This service includes streaming trade data and market maker information.
Company Information Management
Submit online updates to the Company Information profile securely and conveniently. Updates from subscribers of this service are given the highest priority as authorization can easily be verified by Pink OTC Markets.
Secure Access
Subscribers are assigned secure, personalized user credentials to www.otciq.com and each user is assigned an RSA SecurID® Key to control access to post company information. The OTC Disclosure and News Service includes one secure user account. Additional users may be added for an additional fee.
Subscribe
Companies that have securities quoted on Pink Quote may subscribe to the OTC Disclosure and News Service by completing the Issuer Services Agreement.
Service providers, such as an attorney or Investor Relations firm, may be granted access to post disclosure on their clients' behalf; however, the Agreement must be signed by an authorized officer of the company.
OTC Disclosure and News Service Fees
Application Fee: $500
Annual Fee: $3,000
This service is complimentary for OTCQX listed companies.