On September 28, 2021, companies trading in the United States over-the-counter securities markets (“OTC Markets”) that do not comply with amended Rule 15c-211 will no longer be eligible for quotation on the OTC Markets, effectively eliminating their public quotation in the United States. Amended Rule 15c-211 requires that broker-dealers obtain and review basic information about an issuer and its security before initiating or resuming quotation of a security in the OTC Markets.
Companies trading on the OTC Pink or OTC Grey Market will need to have current and public disclosure available to broker-dealers and investors and verified before a broker-dealer can initiate or resume quotation of a security in the OTC Markets. OTC Markets Group has created a program for Rule 15c-211 verification for companies that trade on the OTC Pink through the OTC Disclosure & News Service that can be relied upon by broker-dealers. Immediate action is required for these companies if they intend to remain eligible for quotation in the United States OTC Markets.