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November 13, 2019
 
 
 
Announcing New Platform for Issuers to Raise Capital Online
 

OTC Markets Group and North Capital Investment Technology have launched a strategic alliance to provide OTCQX and OTCQB companies with access to a technology platform that will enable them to cost effectively raise capital online. 
 

The DirectInvest Technology allows companies to conduct an offering and attract investors through their company quote page on otcmarkets.com and to market it via their corporate website, social channels and email campaigns. Read More.
 
 
 
U.S. Bank Quarterly Call Reports: Latest Data Set Provides Enhanced Transparency and Accessibility to Bank Analytics
 

Call Reports for more than 550 U.S. community banks trading on the OTC Markets are now available through their individual quote pages on OTCMarkets.com, under the “Disclosure” tab.
 

This data is also available through Canari, OTC Markets Groups’ web-based compliance interface. Through our acquisition of the bank analytics platform, Qaravan, we are able to provide a more comprehensive data profile for the banks that trade on the OTCQX, OTCQB and Pink markets, providing investors with additional insight into community banks’ key fundamentals and increasing transparency. Read More.

Read our recent blog post: By Putting UBPR and Call Reports Under the Microscope with Qaravan, Investors and Bank Stakeholders Can Gain Meaningful Insight Far Beyond Raw Data
 
 
 
Community Spotlight
 

Nadia Ridout-Jamieson
Chief Communications Officer
Experian plc (OTCQX: EXPGY)

Experian is a global business with 17,200 employees across 44 countries, working to turn data into something meaningful. For businesses, we manage and analyse data that helps provide great customer experience, drive better decisions, and prevent fraud. And for consumers, we help millions of people in the USA, Brazil and UK to improve their financial position and help protect against fraud and identify theft.
 

We’re market leaders in high-growth data industries. These have high barriers to entry, since it’s hard to replicate our data assets, expertise and reach. We’re the largest company of our kind, with diverse market segments, geographies, customers and data types, accessing many expanding markets.

We differentiate ourselves by continually investing in new data sources to give us broader and deeper data than our competitors, and through ground-breaking analytics which interpret the data. We’re accelerating our pace of innovation, creating truly innovative new products, and our breadth of operations means we can scale these quickly across many markets.

We offer consumers propositions which are unique in our industry. For example, US consumers can BoostTM their credit scores by permissioning additional data. This is transforming the way we engage with customers.

We have a strong financial model with high growth, recurring revenue, strong and stable margins, and strong cash generation. This gives us significant flexibility to invest for a stronger future. Learn More.
 
 
 
OTCQX Rules Release No. 17 (Proposed Amendment)
 

OTC Markets Group has published for comment proposed amendments to the OTCQX Rules for U.S. Companies, OTCQX Rules for International Companies, and OTCQX Rules for U.S. Banks.  These proposed Rules are scheduled to become effective December 12, 2019.

  • Require Canadian Companies to retain a transfer agent that participates in the Transfer Agent Verified Shares Program by April 1, 2020
  • Allow certain qualifying companies applying to OTCQX to provide a Letter of Introduction from their outside securities counsel in place of a letter from an OTCQX Sponsor
  • Establish procedures for companies effecting a Change in Control and enhances Corporate Governance eligibility criteria that have been expanded to provide further clarity around Independent Director status
  • Require U.S. companies to disclose all convertible debt arrangements

Send comments and questions to Mike Vasilios, SVP of Issuer Compliance at mike@otcmarkets.com by December 11, 2019. 

Read the OTCQX Rules Release No 17
 
 
Community Spotlight
 

Jesse McConnell
CEO
Rubicon Organics Inc. (OTCQX: ROMJF)

Rubicon Organics is one of just three Canadian licensed producers focused exclusively on the cultivation and branding of certified organic, super-premium cannabis.  The company operates a 125,000-square-foot hybrid greenhouse located in Delta, BC, Canada which is expected to achieve a run rate of 11,000 kg in 2020 to serve the organic premium market segment – a segment that is expected to account for over 30% of the overall Canadian cannabis market. 
 

Rubicon Organics is focused on delivering strong earnings and cash flows in the coming year based on the quality of its products and commitment to regulatory compliance, corporate governance, fiscal conservatism, environmental sustainability and lean manufacturing principles.  Revenue growth is expected to be achieved through product innovation, potential outdoor cultivation and industry partnerships.  Management has unparalleled cannabis and organic farming expertise, having co-founded Whistler Medical Marijuana Company which was sold to Aurora Cannabis in January 2019 for $175 million. Visit www.rubiconorgnanics.com or contact ir@rubiconorganics.com for more information. Learn More.
 
 
 
IR Whitepaper: The Cost Effective Way to Access U.S. Capital Markets
 

Amendments to the Securities Exchange Act, and subsequent off exchange deregulation, have given issuers listed on international exchanges more cost-effective options for accessing institutional and private investors in the US. Our recent whitepaper looks at how investor relations teams with limited time and resources can access the US capital markets. Read More.
 
 
 
 
What 2019 Can Teach Investors About Public Markets in 2020
 

Jason Paltrowitz, EVP of Corporate Services discusses the current public market landscape and looks ahead to 2020 with the team from Cheddar. 

Watch Now.
 
 
 
OTCQX Video Series: Orexo
 

Orexo (OTCQX: ORXOY) is a specialty pharma company developing improved treatments using proprietary drug delivery technology. Nikolaj Sorensen, CEO of Orexo joins us to discuss the the company's core technology competencies and focus on the treatment of opioid addiction. Watch Now.
 
 
 
 
OTC Markets Premium Provider Directory
 

Our Premium Provider Directory offers access to providers tailored to meet the specific needs of OTC Markets companies. 

View the Directory.
 

New Categories added to the Directory this month include: Governance and Compliance; Insurance; and Sustainability.

Contact Matt Liteplo at mliteplo@otcmarkets.com for more information. 
 
 
 
Monthly Trade Summary - October 2019
 
 
Market Designations Number
of Securities*		 Monthly
$ Volume		 Monthly $ Volume
per Security		 YTD $ Volume*
 
OTCQX 488 $5,011,790,220 $10,270,061 $49,146,573,104
OTCQB 960 $1,716,575,951 $1,788,100 $21,997,534,252
Pink 9,211 $22,327,791,198 $2,424,035 $209,806,896,558
Total 10,659 $29,056,157,369 $2,725,974 $280,951,003,915
 

*Data as of October 31, 2019
 
 
Virtual Investor Conferences: View Archive Presentations
 
 

Virtual Investor Conferences combine leading-edge online conferencing and investor communications capabilities with a comprehensive global investor audience network.

Watch Archived Presentations On-Demand:

To register and view the agenda for upcoming events, view the Events Calendar. 

Attendance is free to listen to live and archived investor presentations. 

To learn more about participating in a Virtual Investor Conference, contact John Viglotti at johnv@otcmarkets.com. 
 
 
 
Events
 

Deutsches Eigenkapitalforum – Frankfurt, Germany (November 25-27, 2019)

OTCQX Issuers Forum – London, U.K. (December 2, 2019)

Benchmark Discovery Conference – New York, NY (December 4, 2019)

IR Magazine Forum & Awards Greater China – Hong Kong (December 6, 2019)

The Cost Effective Way to Access US Investors – Vienna, Austria (December 11, 2019)

12th Annual LD Micro Main Event – Bel-Air, CA (December 10-12, 2019)

The MicroCap Conference – Philadelphia, PA (December 17, 2019)

The Vancouver Resource Investment Conference – Vancouver, BC (January 19-20, 2020)

CannaTech 2020 – Davos, Switzerland (January 20-24, 2020)

Janney’s West Coast CEO Forum– Phoenix, Arizona (January 29-30, 2020)

PDAC 2020 – Toronto, Canada (March 1-4, 2020)

Contact events@otcmarkets.com for more information.
 
 
News
 

Community Banks Are 'Cash Flow Machines' And Other Takeaways From The OTCQX Community Bank Conference  – Benzinga (October 10, 2019)

Bank of Idaho Enters OTCQX Public Exchange – Times-News Idaho (October 15, 2019)

CBD and Medical Cannabis the ‘Most Interesting’ Areas of Euro Market – CBD Intel (October 16, 2019)

The Land Of Milk And Honey...And Cannabis? – Benzinga (October 17, 2019)

Premium OTCQX And OTCQB Markets – Blunt Business Radio (October 23, 2019)

What 2019 Can Teach Investors About Public Markets in 2020 – Cheddar TV (October 31, 2019)

OTC, CSE Investors Looking For Green Swan  – Green Market Report (October 31, 2019)

OTC Markets Partners with North Capital to Conduct Securities Offerings Online – Crowdfund Insider (November 1, 2019)

WeWork is a transformational moment,’ says OTC Markets’ Paltrowitz  – IR Magazine (November 1, 2019)

New Listings Slow to Trickle as Borrowing Rises: Cannabis Weekly – Bloomberg (November 3, 2019)

Gatling Exploration shares rise on first trading day on OTCQX -Gatling graduated to the OTCQX after trading on the OTCQB Venture Market – Proactive Investors (November 5, 2019)
 
 
New OTCQX and OTCQB Companies
 

Welcome to the companies that joined the OTCQX Best Market and the OTCQB Venture Market in October 2019:

The OTCQX Best Market
Bank of Idaho Holding Co. (OTCQX: BOID)
Ceapro Inc. (OTCQX: CRPOF)
Global Atomic Corp. (OTCQX: GLATF)
GoGold Resources, Inc. (OTCQX: GLGDF)
On Track Innovations Ltd. (OTCQX: OTIVF)
PuriflOH Ltd. (OTCQX: PUFLF)
Stabilis Energy, Inc. (OTCQX: SLNG)
Stem Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: STMH)
Superior Energy Services, Inc. (OTCQX: SPNV)

The OTCQB Venture Market
Arev Brands International Ltd. (OTCQB: AREVF)
Entree Resources Ltd. (OTCQB: ERLFF)
Grow Capital, Inc. (OTCQB: GRWC)
Interlapse Technologies Corp. (OTCQB: INLAF)
Kannalife, Inc. (OTCQB: KLFE)
Kisses from Italy Inc. (OTCQB: KITL)
Mojave Jane Brands Inc. (OTCQB: HHPHF)
NeoVolta, Inc. (OTCQB: NEOV)
Seadrill Partners LLC (OTCQB: SDLPF)
Spacefy Inc. (OTCQB: SPFYF)
Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp. (OTCQB: TIKK)
Zoned Properties, Inc. (OTCQB: ZDPY)
 
 
Graduates to an Exchange Listing
 

The following companies graduated to an exchange listing in October 2019:

Graduated from the OTCQX Best Market
Avita Medical Ltd. (Nasdaq: RCEL)
Freedom Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: FRHC)
MetroCity Bankshares Inc. (Nasdaq: MCBS)
Profound Medical Corp. (Nasdaq: PROF)
Repro Med Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: REPR)

Graduated from the OTCQB Venture Market
Relmada Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RLMD)
 
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