I've actually had that happen to a few of the stocks i am in. STBV is not the first. It didn't actually increase they just can't keep it hidden like they used to. Going to happen to allllll stocks!
Why does STBV show 12bl O/S? Because reporting standards have changed this year Get used to it happening across the board. Read new rules mostly going into effect as of Feb 2014 here... apps.finra.org/Rules_and_Regulations/rulefilings/1/default.aspx
What ARE you talking about?? I assume this is the rule to which you refer: