NEW YORK, July 02, 2025 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the engine behind a vast network of over 12,000 U.S. and international securities, has just rolled out the OTCID™ Basic Market. This isn’t just an upgrade; it’s a fundamental recalibration of disclosure standards within the over-the-counter equities arena.
By phasing out the “Pink Current” Market, the introduction of the OTCID™ Basic Market ushers in a new era of transparency for companies aiming to engage U.S. investors through consistent, ongoing reporting. This strategic pivot aligns with OTC Markets Group’s commitment to sharpening market clarity, mitigating investor apprehension, and paving a clearer path for compliant companies looking to expand their footprint in the U.S. public markets.
Companies opting to trade on the OTCID™ Basic Market will now be bound by specific disclosure mandates. These include the timely submission of quarterly and annual financials, management certifications, and up-to-date company profiles. These foundational requirements are designed to be a bedrock of reliability for investors, brokers, regulators, and data providers, ensuring access to timely and accurate information from issuers.
“We are championing companies that elect to engage with the market and commit to delivering timely, consistent, and ongoing disclosures,” stated Cromwell Coulson, President and CEO of OTC Markets Group. “The best public companies recognize that their data is the currency of market quality. When companies provide dependable information, it directly feeds into investor platforms and broker-dealer systems, thereby amplifying transparency, refining price discovery, and ultimately fostering superior outcomes across the entire market ecosystem.”
Already, a significant cohort of 1237 securities from the U.S. and key global markets, including Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Hong Kong, have proactively met the new OTCID requirements. This demonstrates their dedication to transparent disclosure and direct engagement with the U.S. investment community.
For many, the OTCID serves as a strategic on-ramp rather than a final destination. Companies with a clear investor focus are demonstrably ascending the market tiers. Proof of this upward momentum is evident in the fact that since January, 61 companies, including notable names like Bayer AG and OMV AG, have successfully qualified for the prestigious OTCQX® Best Market. This trend underscores a growing appetite among issuers for enhanced visibility, robust governance, and more profound, digitally-driven engagement with U.S. investors.
Conversely, companies unable or unwilling to meet the new OTCID mandates have been reclassified into either the Pink Limited™ Market or the Expert Restricted Market. The Pink Limited™ Market acts as an alert system for investors, highlighting securities with limited to no issuer engagement, often characterized by outdated or inconsistent disclosures. The Expert Market, meanwhile, continues to encompass securities that fall short of even the most fundamental public disclosure benchmarks, particularly those not meeting SEC Rule 15c2-11. Notably, quotes for securities in the Expert Market are not accessible to retail investors.
By establishing a sharper delineation between active and inactive issuers, OTC Markets Group is effectively delivering on its core mission: to empower informed investment decisions and cultivate a more efficient, trustworthy public market.
For more comprehensive details, interested parties are encouraged to visit www.otcmarkets.com/OTCID.
About OTC Markets Group Inc.
OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates a suite of regulated markets facilitating the trading of 12,000 U.S. and international securities. The foundation of our public markets – OTCQX® Best Market, OTCQB® Venture Market, OTCID™ Basic Market, and Pink Limited™ Market – is built upon data-driven disclosure standards. Our OTC Link® Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) provide the critical market infrastructure that broker-dealers depend on for trade execution. Our innovative model offers companies a more streamlined path to accessing U.S. financial markets.
OTC Link ATS, OTC Link ECN, OTC Link NQB, and MOON ATS™ are all SEC-regulated ATSs, operated by OTC Link LLC, a FINRA and SEC registered broker-dealer and a member of SIPC. To discover more about how we foster more informed and efficient markets, please visit www.otcmarkets.com.
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