Expand Your Reach into the U.S.
Key OTC Market Tiers: Venture Market
Created in 2010, this market tier consists mainly of early-stage and developing businesses that are current in reporting and meet minimum bid and shareholder requirement, but not yet able to qualify for OTCQX.
Suitable for companies that:
• Meet Rule 12g3-2(b) requirements by making key company information (such as financial statements, press releases, and shareholder communications) publicly available online in English for U.S. investors, without needing full SEC registration.
• Publish annual audited financials
• Maintain a $0.01 minimum bid price
• Have at least 50 beneficial shareholders, each owning at least 100 shares
• Maintain a public float of at least 10%
Key OTC Market Tiers: Best Market
For established, reputable companies that meet high financial standards and provide timely disclosures. It includes a large number of blue-chip UK and European stocks, including Adidas, easyJet plc, J Sainsbury and Roche.
Suitable for companies that:
• Are listed on a qualified foreign exchange (e.g., AQSE, AIM, LSE)
• Meet Rule 12g3-2(b) requirements
• Have a minimum $10 million market capitalisation
• Have a $0.25 minimum bid price
• Maintain a freely traded public float of at least 10%
• Provide fully audited financials
Tap into the world’s largest capital market and expand your reach to both institutional and retail investors.
Enter the U.S. market without becoming a reporting company by leveraging existing home-market disclosures under Rule 12g3-2(b).
Secure a U.S. ticker, enable trading during U.S. market hours, and improve accessibility for investors.
Enhance discoverability, benefit from real-time quotes, and increase broker access to your shares.
First Sentinel have extensive experience is helping UK listed companies cross-trade on the OTC Market in the U.S. This means we can support eligible companies listed on qualified foreign exchanges (such as AQSE, AIM, and the LSE) to cross-trade in the U.S. by project managing the process, filling out the application and liaising with the OTC compliance team.
First Sentinel can assess your readiness for the U.S. market and identify the most suitable OTC tier for your business.
We manage the application process, coordinate with your legal and advisory teams, and support a smooth market entry.
We help shape your messaging, governance, and disclosures to resonate with U.S. investors and strengthen market visibility.
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