OTC Markets

ESOPs: The Importance of Small Company Employee Ownership

Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) allow employees to participate in the economic performance of a company, share in corporate profits, and save for retirement. Congress has long recognized the advantages of employee ownership by authorizing and encouraging ESOPs through favorable tax treatment.

However, current IRS regulations significantly restrict the ability of many small public companies not traded on a national securities exchange to offer ESOPs to their employees. These outdated regulations negatively impact hundreds of qualified, U.S.-based companies on the OTCQX and OTCQB markets that collectively employ over 100,000 workers. Continue reading “ESOPs: The Importance of Small Company Employee Ownership” →

August 15, 2019 0

2019 Mid Year Review

In 2019, we welcomed nearly 200 companies to our OTCQX and OTCQB Markets, moved into new offices in New York and London, and launched our Virtual Investor Conference platform. As we look ahead to the rest of the year, we review key milestones in our ongoing mission to provide companies with more efficient solutions to better engage and inform investors. Continue reading “2019 Mid Year Review” →

July 30, 2019 0