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Jason Paltrowitz’s Interview with Edison’s
“Accessing the Global Capital Markets” Interview Series

EVP of Corporate Services for OTC Markets Group, Jason Paltrowitz joins Rachel Carroll – President, Managing Partner of Edison, to discuss our market structure and how OTC Markets Group provides an efficient, cost effective approach to accessing the U.S. Capital Markets. With over 20 years of cross-trading experience, Jason also provides recommendations to small cap companies looking to access the U.S. Capital Markets.

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February 18, 2020 0

The Results are in… Congratulations to the 2020 OTCQX® Best 50

OTC Markets is pleased to announce the 2020 OTCQX Best 50 – an annual list of the top 50 U.S. and international companies traded on the OTCQX Best Market. This year’s roster of industry leaders demonstrates the breadth, depth and diversity of the companies that trade on our premium market. Continue reading “The Results are in… Congratulations to the 2020 OTCQX® Best 50” →

February 4, 2020 0

Rising Above with a Winning IR Strategy

When the fundamentals of Investor Relations – telling a compelling story to the right investors – are upheld, the results can be extremely positive. However, it can be difficult for small and microcap companies to properly resource IR given that their smaller teams are often tasked with multiple responsibilities. Continue reading “Rising Above with a Winning IR Strategy” →

January 30, 2020 0

Enhancing the Process of Online Capital Raising

As the leading market for 2,000 venture-stage companies, we spend a lot of time working with smaller issuers to solve the challenges they face accessing the benefits of the public markets. For many, having access to the cost-effective capital they need to drive growth and fuel their businesses rises to the top of their priority list. Continue reading “Enhancing the Process of Online Capital Raising” →

December 5, 2019 0

Technology Can Help You Reach New Investors

Investor targeting is an important task for smaller companies that want to improve their liquidity and market capitalization. For these companies to grow their business, it’s essential to find efficient ways to engage the right investors.

New technology is making it easier and more cost effective to reach investors in contrast to the more traditional methods of attending roadshows and investor conferences. Continue reading “Technology Can Help You Reach New Investors” →

October 23, 2019 0

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

Regulation A 2019 Progress Report

Born out of the 2012 JOBS Act, Regulation A (Reg A) was amended to provide a streamlined pathway for companies to raise up to $50 Million while benefiting from general solicitation, ‘testing the waters’ and state Blue Sky preemption. SEC reporting companies were originally excluded from using Reg A; however, in January 2019, the SEC adopted new rules to expand Reg A to SEC-reporting companies, enabling public companies to raise capital in a similar manner to a traditional IPO via an S-1 registration or an S-3 shelf registration. Continue reading “Regulation A 2019 Progress Report” →

June 18, 2019 0

Practice Corporate Governance to Help Achieve Your Company Goals

Although more commonly associated with larger firms, corporate governance is just as important for small and micro-cap companies.

By adhering to high governance standards, small-caps are better placed to achieve their goals and attract new investment. Continue reading “Practice Corporate Governance to Help Achieve Your Company Goals” →

June 6, 2019 0

A Snapshot of the OTCQX Advisory Council

Since its inception in 2015, the OTCQX Advisory Council has provided valuable insight and support to the OTC Markets Group senior management team on key issues that impact OTCQX-traded issuers and the public markets. The Council is comprised of a ten-member board, with three members appointed in 2018 and seven new members appointed earlier this year. Collectively, these Council members represent an impressive mix of U.S.-based CEOs and CFOs from a diverse range of geographic and industry sectors. Continue reading “A Snapshot of the OTCQX Advisory Council” →

April 10, 2019 0