OTC Markets Group Welcomes VWF Bancorp, Inc. to OTCQX

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VWF Bancorp, Inc. has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market, upgrading from the OTCQB Venture Market. This marks an important milestone for community banks in the U.S. public markets, as the OTCQX Market provides transparent trading and easy access to company information for shareholders.

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• VWF Bancorp, Inc. upgraded to OTCQX Best Market, allowing for transparent trading and easy access to company information for shareholders.

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NEW YORK, June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced VWF Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: VWFB), the holding company for Van Wert Federal Savings Bank, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. VWF Bancorp, Inc. upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB® Venture Market.

VWF Bancorp, Inc. begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “VWFB.” U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

Graduating to the OTCQX Market marks an important milestone for community banks in the U.S. public markets. The OTCQX Market enables banks to maximize the value of being a public company by providing transparent trading and easy access to company information for shareholders. To qualify for OTCQX, community banks must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws.

JWTT Inc. acted as the company’s OTCQX sponsor.

About VWF Bancorp, Inc.
VWF Bancorp, Inc is a Maryland corporation and owns 100% of the common stock of Van Wert Federal Savings Bank. Van Wert Federal Savings Bank is an Ohio chartered bank providing full-service banking services primarily in Van Wert County, Ohio.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.
OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities. Our data-driven disclosure standards form the foundation of our three public markets: OTCQX^® Best Market, OTCQB^® Venture Market and Pink^® Open Market.

Our OTC Link^® Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) provide critical market infrastructure that broker-dealers rely on to facilitate trading. Our innovative model offers companies more efficient access to the U.S. financial markets.

OTC Link ATS, OTC Link ECN and OTC Link NQB are each an SEC regulated ATS, operated by OTC Link LLC, a FINRA and SEC registered broker-dealer, member SIPC.

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FAQ

What market did VWF Bancorp, Inc. qualify to trade on?

VWF Bancorp, Inc. qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market.

What are the benefits of trading on the OTCQX Best Market?

The OTCQX Best Market provides transparent trading and easy access to company information for shareholders.

What are the requirements for community banks to qualify for OTCQX?

Community banks must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws to qualify for OTCQX.