OTC Markets Group Welcomes First Berlin Bancorp to OTCQX
OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCM) announced the public listing of First Berlin Bancorp (FTFI) on the OTCQX Best Market. Trading commenced on September 2, 2022, enhancing visibility and liquidity for shareholders. First Berlin Bancorp operates as the Bank Holding Company of Fortifi Bank, which provides comprehensive banking services across Wisconsin. The OTCQX Market offers a tailored platform for regional banks to improve price transparency and corporate governance. D.A. Davidson & Co. served as the OTCQX sponsor for this transition.
- First Berlin Bancorp now trades on OTCQX under symbol FTFI, enhancing visibility and liquidity for shareholders.
- OTCQX Market provides tailored standards for bank reporting, improving price transparency and corporate governance.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced First Berlin Bancorp (OTCQX: FTFI), the Bank Holding Company of Fortifi Bank headquartered in Berlin, Wisconsin, has gone public on the OTCQX® Best Market.
First Berlin Bancorp begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “FTFI.” U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.
The OTCQX Market serves as a more efficient and cost-effective public market for U.S. regional and community banks through standards tailored for bank reporting. By providing price transparency and broader information distribution, OTCQX enables banks to maximize the value of being a public company. To qualify for OTCQX, community banks must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws.
“We are pleased to be joining the OTCQX Market and look forward to the benefits this transition provides. This will provide our shareholders with increased visibility, transparency, and liquidity, and is consistent with our focus to create long-term value for our shareholders,” stated Fortifi Bank CEO Greg Lundberg.
D.A. Davidson & Co. acted as the company’s OTCQX sponsor.
About First Berlin Bancorp
First Berlin Bancorp is the Bank Holding Company of Fortifi Bank headquartered in Berlin, Wisconsin. Founded in 1876, Fortifi Bank provides a full range of banking products and services to businesses and consumers through a nine branch network ranging from southcentral to northeast Wisconsin.
About OTC Markets Group Inc.
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