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<title><![CDATA[Benetton Group S.p.A. Joins International OTCQX]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Pink OTC Markets Inc., the leading electronic inter-dealer quotation system, trading technology and financial information provider for over-the-counter (OTC) securities, today announced that Benetton Group (OTCQX: <a href="http://otcqx.com/otcqx/quote?symbol=bngpy">BNGPY</a>), a global fashion company with a presence in 120 countries with over 5800 stores, is the first Italian company to list its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) on International OTCQX. Benetton's ADRs began trading today on the OTC market's highest tier, International PremierQX, where investors can find current disclosure and financial information on the company (available on <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> and <a href="http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a>). <br /><br />"We are pleased to welcome a company of Benetton's caliber to the International OTCQX market tier," said R. Cromwell Coulson, Chairman and CEO of Pink OTC Markets.  "As an International OTCQX-listed company, Benetton distinguishes itself as one of the most prestigious companies trading over-the-counter, and provides U.S. investors with access to their latest news and disclosure information."<br /><br />Deutsche Bank will serve as Benetton's Principal American Liaison ("PAL") on the International OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on listing requirements. <br /><br />Benetton's ADRs will trade in the United States on International OTCQX under the ticker "BNGPY" where each ADR will represent two ordinary shares.  Benetton's shares are also listed on the Borsa Italiana.  The company's headquarters are in Treviso, Italy.<br /><br /><b>About Benetton</b><br />Benetton Group is present in 120 countries around the world. Its core business is fashion apparel.  A group with a strong Italian character whose style, quality and passion are clearly seen in its brands, the casual United Colors of Benetton, the glamour oriented Sisley, Playlife American college style, and Killer Loop streetwear. The Group produces over 150 million garments every year. Its network of over 5,800 contemporary stores around the world offers high quality customer services and generates a total turnover of over 2 billion euro per year.<br /><br /><b>Benetton ADR Program</b><br />In 1989 Benetton Group was listed on the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE, through an ADR issue structured as a Level III Program.  An ADR (American Depositary Receipt) is a receipt that is issued by a depositary bank representing ownership of the Company's underlying ordinary shares. Each Benetton ADR represents two Benetton ordinary shares.  On September 12, 2007 the Company's Board of Directors decided to delist the American Depositary Shares from the New York Stock Exchange and requested the voluntary deregistration and termination of its obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Subsequent to the deregistration Benetton maintained its ADR facility as a Level I Program. This means that ADRs trade in the over-the-counter market.  For more information: <a href="http://www.benettongroup.com/investors">www.benettongroup.com/investors</a><br /><br /><b>About International OTCQX</b><br />International OTCQX provides a gateway to U.S. securities markets for international companies that are listed on a qualified non-U.S. exchange and provide ongoing disclosure in English to U.S. investors. More importantly, International OTCQX distinguishes the reputable international issuers from the 8,000 over-the-counter (OTC) securities traded in the U.S. Only leading companies that have substantial operating businesses and provide credible disclosure to the public are eligible for inclusion on the premium-tier International OTCQX, which commenced trading on March 5, 2007. For more about International OTCQX, visit <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a>. <br /><br /><b>About Pink OTC Markets Inc.</b><br />Pink OTC Markets Inc. provides the leading inter-dealer electronic quotation and trading system in the over-the-counter (OTC) securities market.  We create innovative technology and data solutions to efficiently connect market participants, improve price discovery, increase issuer disclosure, and better inform investors.  Pink OTC Markets operates the third largest U.S. equity trading venue which includes both the elite OTCQX market tiers for strong OTC-traded companies that can satisfy financial and disclosure listing standards and Pink Sheets for all other OTC quoted securities.<br /><br />Over 230 financial service firms, including the ten largest U.S. investment banks, actively make markets in OTCQX and Pink Sheets quoted securities and in 2007 these firms traded over $160 billion of OTCQX and Pink Sheets securities.  Pink OTC Markets offers widespread access to all U.S. broker-dealers, enabling investors to seamlessly trade these securities through their institutional, online, or full service brokers.<br /><br />Pink OTC Markets is headquartered in New York City.<br /><br />To learn more about how Pink OTC Markets' products and services make OTC markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, please visit our websites at <a href= "http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a> and <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> or contact us at info@pinkotc.com.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[White Energy Company Ltd. Joins International OTCQX]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Pink OTC Markets Inc., the leading electronic inter-dealer quotation system, trading technology and financial information provider for over-the-counter (OTC) securities, today announced that White Energy Company Ltd. (OTCQX: <a href="http://otcqx.com/otcqx/quote?symbol=wecfy">WECFY</a>), an Australian company focused on the commercialization of coal upgrading technologies, has chosen to list its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) on International OTCQX.  White Energy Company's ADRs began trading today on the OTC market's prestigious tier, International PrimeQX. Investors can find current disclosure and financial information for the company on <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> and <a href="http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a>.<br /><br />"We are pleased to welcome White Energy Company to the International OTCQX market tier," said R. Cromwell Coulson, Chairman and CEO of Pink OTC Markets.  "As an International OTCQX-listed company, White Energy Company distinguishes itself as one of the most prestigious companies trading over-the-counter, and provides U.S. investors with access to their latest news and disclosure information, which can increase U.S. investor awareness and participation."<br /><br />White Energy's Managing Director, Mr John Atkinson, said "The listing of White Energy's ADRs on the International OTCQX is a sensible step for the Company given the fact that a significant number of the Company's shareholders are based in the U.S.  By listing the Company on the International OTCQX, it provides U.S.-based investors with greater access to buy and sell the Company's securities.  The listing on the International OTCQX platform is timely given that White Energy is actively expanding its presence in the U.S. coal market."<br /><br />U.S. investment bank Merriman Curhan Ford will serve as White Energy Company's Principal American Liaison ("PAL") on the International OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on listing requirements.  "As a U.S. investment bank that specializes in advising CleanTech organizations, Merriman Curhan Ford is delighted to be White Energy's Principal American Liaison," Stephen Nash, Managing Director and Head of OTCQX Advisory at Merriman Curhan Ford said. "Merriman has demonstrated its dedication to helping ASX-listed companies access the U.S. capital markets.  White Energy's OTCQX listing marks Merriman as the leading advisor for Australian OTCQX listed companies."<br /><br />White Energy Company's ADRs will trade in the United States on International OTCQX under the ticker "WECFY" where each ADR will represent five ordinary shares.  White Energy Company's shares are also listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).  The company's headquarters are in North Sydney, Australia.<br /><br /><b>About White Energy Company Limited</b><br />White Energy is the exclusive worldwide license holder of the Binderless Coal Briquetting process that upgrades relatively low quality coal to significantly increase its energy efficiency. The process was developed by CSIRO in conjunction with TraDet Inc, K.R. Komarek Inc and The Griffin Coal Mining Company Pty Ltd. The patented process involves the crushing, drying and briquetting of high moisture coals, resulting in the reduction of the moisture content of the coal and converting the product into a higher energy content, stable briquette. The advantages of the White Energy process involve creating a higher energy value coal, creating a physically and chemically stable product, significantly enhancing coal transportation efficiencies and creating a higher energy value release with lower carbon emissions. The process has been shown to be cost and operationally superior to competing technologies. <br /><br />The White Energy technology represents a first step in building a cleaner coal solution. White Energy's process is an important first step - an evolutionary process that speeds the maturation of lower grade coals. White Energy is committed to delivering cleaner coal technologies with a view to ultimately achieving zero emission targets. <br /><br />White Energy is in the process of commercializing this technology and is currently constructing a commercial one million tonne per annum plant in Indonesia in joint venture with Bayan Resources. The Company also has a joint venture agreement with Adaro Group, one of Indonesia's largest coal companies and Itochu Corporation, a major Japanese trading house respectively, to build additional coal upgrading plants in Indonesia. Further, White Energy has also signed a Heads of Agreement with Datang International Power Generation Company in relation to the development of coal upgrading plants in China. Most recently, the Company has entered into a development agreement with NRG Energy and Buckskin Mining in respect of a potential project in Wyoming, USA. In addition to these projects, the company is actively pursuing opportunities to deploy its technology across various markets including USA, Indonesia, China, India, Mongolia and Africa.  For more information: <a href= "http://www.whiteenergyco.com">www.whiteenergyco.com</a>.  <br /><br /><b>About Merriman Curhan Ford</b><br />Merriman Curhan Ford (NASDAQ:MERR) is a financial services firm focused on fast-growing companies and the institutions who invest in them. The company offers high-quality investment banking, equity research, institutional services, primary market research, asset management and corporate & venture services, and specializes in four growth industry sectors: CleanTech, Consumer/Internet/Media, Health Care and Tech/Telecom. For more information, please go to <a href= "http://www.mcfco.com">www.mcfco.com</a>. <br /><br /><b>About International OTCQX</b><br />International OTCQX provides a gateway to U.S. securities markets for international companies that are listed on a qualified non-U.S. exchange and provide ongoing disclosure in English to U.S. investors. More importantly, International OTCQX distinguishes the reputable international issuers from the 8,000 over-the-counter (OTC) securities traded in the U.S. Only leading companies that have substantial operating businesses and provide credible disclosure to the public are eligible for inclusion on the premium-tier International OTCQX, which commenced trading on March 5, 2007. For more about International OTCQX, visit <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a>.  <br /><br /><b>About Pink OTC Markets Inc.</b><br />Pink OTC Markets Inc. provides the leading inter-dealer electronic quotation and trading system in the over-the-counter (OTC) securities market.  We create innovative technology and data solutions to efficiently connect market participants, improve price discovery, increase issuer disclosure, and better inform investors.  Pink OTC Markets operates the third largest U.S. equity trading venue which includes both the elite OTCQX market tiers for strong OTC-traded companies that can satisfy financial and disclosure listing standards and Pink Sheets for all other OTC quoted securities.<br /><br />Over 230 financial service firms, including the ten largest U.S. investment banks, actively make markets in OTCQX and Pink Sheets quoted securities and in 2007 these firms traded over $160 billion of OTCQX and Pink Sheets securities.  Pink OTC Markets offers widespread access to all U.S. broker-dealers, enabling investors to seamlessly trade these securities through their institutional, online, or full service brokers.<br /><br />Pink OTC Markets is headquartered in New York City.<br /><br />To learn more about how Pink OTC Markets' products and services make OTC markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, please visit our websites at <a href= "http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a> and <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> or contact us at info@pinkotc.com.<br /><br />###]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:02:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ironbark Joins International OTCQX]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Pink OTC Markets Inc., the leading electronic inter-dealer quotation system, trading technology and financial information provider for over-the-counter (OTC) securities, today announced that Ironbark (OTCQX: <a href="http://otcqx.com/otcqx/quote?symbol=irbay">IRBAY</a>), a company specializing in base metal exploration and development in Australia and Greenland, has chosen to list its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) on International OTCQX.  Ironbark's ADRs began trading today on the OTC market's prestigious tier, International PrimeQX. Investors can find current disclosure and financial information for the company on <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> and <a href="http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a>. <br /><br />"We are pleased to welcome Ironbark to the International OTCQX market tier," said R. Cromwell Coulson, Chairman and CEO of Pink OTC Markets.  "As an International OTCQX-listed company, Ironbark distinguishes itself as one of the most prestigious companies trading over-the-counter in the U.S., and becomes part of a visible market tier via which it can increase U.S. investor awareness and participation."<br /><br />Ironbark's Managing Director, Mr Jonathan Downes, said "The Listing of Ironbark on the OTCQX tier will provide the Company with greater access to capital markets, expand its U.S. investor base and increase international liquidity, maximizing value to all shareholders."<br /><br />U.S. investment bank Merriman Curhan Ford will serve as Ironbark's Principal American Liaison ("PAL") on the International OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on listing requirements.  "Ironbark is the 8th company from Australia to join the International OTCQX market," Stephen Nash, Managing Director and Head of OTCQX Advisory at Merriman Curhan Ford said. "Quality companies like Ironbark are realizing that an OTCQX listing with Merriman's PAL sponsorship provides an excellent opportunity for them to achieve institutional ownership and a strong shareholder following in the United States, without diluting their current shareholder base and without the cost and complex disclosure requirements associated with a listing on a traditional U.S. exchange."<br /><br />Ironbark's ADRs will trade in the United States on International OTCQX under the ticker "IRBAY" where each ADR will represent one ordinary share.  Ironbark's shares are also listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).  The company's headquarters are in Subiaco, in Western Australia.  <br /><br /><b>About Ironbark</b><br />Ironbark is a focused and dedicated base metal exploration and development company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. Ironbark is a well funded and dynamic company that is seeking to become a significant global miner through its wholly owned large scale resource base. The Company has a technically strong Board with significant relevant experience and owns a suite of base metal and precious metal projects in Australia and Greenland. <br /><br />Ironbark's principal project is the 100%-owned Citronen Zinc Project (Citronen) in Greenland. Citronen hosts a resource of 72.5 Mt @ 4.2% zinc and 0.5% lead from a previously reported smaller and higher grade inferred resource of 16.8 Mt @ 7.8% zinc and 0.9 % lead. The resource is JORC and National Instrument 43-101 compliant with the majority of the resource now in the indicated category. <br /><br />While the Company considers that the reported resource may represent only part of a larger system, the current resource is considered to have compelling development potential that warrants immediate evaluation in its own right. <br /><br />Ironbark is working with Ausenco on advancing the Citronen Zinc Project with the purpose of developing a major zinc mining operation. The Pre Feasibility study is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2008.<br /><br /><b>Citronen resource summary- table 1</b><br /><br /><b>72.5 million tonnes at 4.2% zinc (Zn) , 0.55% lead (Pb)</b><br /><br />Indicated resource of 40.4Mt @ 4.2 % Zn and 0.5% Pb<br />Inferred resources of 32.1Mt @ 4.2 % Zn and 0.6% Pb<br /><br />Using Inverse Distance Squared (ID2) interpolation and reported at a 3% Zn cut-off<br /><br />For more information about Ironbark, visit www.ironbark.gl.<br /><br /><i>The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves is based on information compiled by Mr A Byass, B.Sc Hons(Geol), B.Econ, FSEG, MAIG an employee of Ironbark Gold Limited. Mr Byass has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Byass consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on this information in the form and context in which it appears.</i><br /><br /><b>About Merriman Curhan Ford</b><br />Merriman Curhan Ford (NASDAQ:MERR) is a financial services firm focused on fast-growing companies and the institutions who invest in them. The company offers high-quality investment banking, equity research, institutional services, primary market research, asset management and corporate & venture services, and specializes in four growth industry sectors: CleanTech, Consumer/Internet/Media, Health Care and Tech/Telecom. For more information, please go to <a href= "http://www.mcfco.com">www.mcfco.com</a>.  <br /><b>About International OTCQX</b><br />International OTCQX provides a gateway to U.S. securities markets for international companies that are listed on a qualified non-U.S. exchange and provide ongoing disclosure in English to U.S. investors. More importantly, International OTCQX distinguishes the reputable international issuers from the 8,000 over-the-counter (OTC) securities traded in the U.S. Only leading companies that have substantial operating businesses and provide credible disclosure to the public are eligible for inclusion on the premium-tier International OTCQX, which commenced trading on March 5, 2007. For more about International OTCQX, visit <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a>.  <br /><br /><b>About Pink OTC Markets Inc.</b><br />Pink OTC Markets Inc. provides the leading inter-dealer electronic quotation and trading system in the over-the-counter (OTC) securities market.  We create innovative technology and data solutions to efficiently connect market participants, improve price discovery, increase issuer disclosure, and better inform investors.  Pink OTC Markets operates the third largest U.S. equity trading venue which includes both the elite OTCQX market tiers for strong OTC-traded companies that can satisfy financial and disclosure listing standards and Pink Sheets for all other OTC quoted securities.<br /><br />Over 230 financial service firms, including the ten largest U.S. investment banks, actively make markets in OTCQX and Pink Sheets quoted securities and in 2007 these firms traded over $160 billion of OTCQX and Pink Sheets securities.  Pink OTC Markets offers widespread access to all U.S. broker-dealers, enabling investors to seamlessly trade these securities through their institutional, online, or full service brokers.<br /><br />Pink OTC Markets is headquartered in New York City.<br /><br />To learn more about how Pink OTC Markets' products and services make OTC markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, please visit our websites at <a href= "http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a>   and <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> or contact us at info@pinkotc.com.<br /><br />###]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Marks and Spencer Group Plc Joins International OTCQX]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Pink OTC Markets Inc., the leading electronic inter-dealer quotation system, trading technology and financial information provider for over-the-counter (OTC) securities, today announced that Marks and Spencer Group (OTCQX: <a href="http://otcqx.com/otcqx/quote?symbol=maksy">MAKSY</a>), a UK based European retailer with over 900 stores worldwide, has chosen to list its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) on International OTCQX.  Marks and Spencer's ADRs began trading today on the OTC market's highest tier, International PremierQX. Investors can find current disclosure and financial information for the company on <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> and <a href="http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a>.<br /><br />"We are pleased to welcome a company of Marks and Spencer's caliber to the International OTCQX market tier," said R. Cromwell Coulson, Chairman and CEO of Pink OTC Markets.  "As an International OTCQX-listed company, Marks and Spencer distinguishes itself as one of the most prestigious companies trading over-the-counter, and provides U.S. investors with access to their latest news and disclosure information."<br /><br />Deutsche Bank, which acts as Depositary for Marks and Spencer's ADR program, will serve as Marks and Spencer's Depositary Principal American Liaison ("Depositary PAL") on International OTCQX.  Marks and Spencer's ADRs will trade in the U.S. on International OTCQX under the ticker "MAKSY" where each ADR will represent two ordinary shares. <br /><br />Marks and Spencer's shares are also listed on the London Stock Exchange.  The company is headquartered in London, England.<br /><br /><b>About Marks and Spencer</b><br />Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON: MKS) is a retailer of clothing, food and home products in the United Kingdom. The Company is the holding company of the Marks & Spencer group of companies, and has over 600 United Kingdom stores, including Simply Food franchise stores, as well as an international franchise business, operating in 40 countries. Its core United Kingdom business comprises the individual business units of womenswear, lingerie, menswear, kidswear, home and food. The International segment consists of the Company's owned businesses in the Republic of Ireland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Greece, a number of other Balkan states, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Latvia and Lithuania, together with franchised operations.<br /><br /><br /><b>About International OTCQX</b><br />International OTCQX provides a gateway to U.S. securities markets for international companies that are listed on a qualified non-U.S. exchange and provide ongoing disclosure in English to U.S. investors. More importantly, International OTCQX distinguishes the reputable international issuers from the 8,000 over-the-counter (OTC) securities traded in the U.S. Only leading companies that have substantial operating businesses and provide credible disclosure to the public are eligible for inclusion on the premium-tier International OTCQX, which commenced trading on March 5, 2007. For more about International OTCQX, visit <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a>. <br /><br /><b>About Pink OTC Markets Inc.</b><br />Pink OTC Markets Inc. provides the leading inter-dealer electronic quotation and trading system in the over-the-counter (OTC) securities market.  We create innovative technology and data solutions to efficiently connect market participants, improve price discovery, increase issuer disclosure, and better inform investors.  Pink OTC Markets operates the third largest U.S. equity trading venue which includes both the elite OTCQX market tiers for strong OTC-traded companies that can satisfy financial and disclosure listing standards and Pink Sheets for all other OTC quoted securities.<br /><br />Over 230 financial service firms, including the ten largest U.S. investment banks, actively make markets in OTCQX and Pink Sheets quoted securities and in 2007 these firms traded over $160 billion of OTCQX and Pink Sheets securities.  Pink OTC Markets offers widespread access to all U.S. broker-dealers, enabling investors to seamlessly trade these securities through their institutional, online, or full service brokers.<br /><br />Pink OTC Markets is headquartered in New York City.<br /><br />To learn more about how Pink OTC Markets' products and services make OTC markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, please visit our websites at <a href= "http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a> and <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> or contact us at <a href="mailto:info@pinkotc.com">info@pinkotc.com</a>.<br />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ReGen Therapeutics Plc Joins International OTCQX]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Pink OTC Markets Inc., the leading electronic inter-dealer quotation system, trading technology and financial information provider for over-the-counter (OTC) securities, today announced that ReGen Therapeutics (OTCQX: <a href="http://otcqx.com/otcqx/quote?symbol=reguy">REGUY</a>), a pharmaceutical company engaged in the development of drugs for Alzheimer's disease and other neurological diseases and conditions, has chosen to list its American Depositary Receipts (ADR) on International OTCQX.  ReGen Therapeutics' ADRs began trading today on the OTC market's prestigious tier, International PrimeQX. Investors can find current disclosure and financial information for the company on <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> and <a href="http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a>. <br /><br />"We are pleased to welcome ReGen Therapeutics to the International OTCQX market tier," said R. Cromwell Coulson, Chairman and CEO of Pink OTC Markets.  "As an International OTCQX-listed company, ReGen Therapeutics distinguishes itself as one of the most prestigious companies trading over-the-counter in the U.S., and becomes part of a visible market tier via which it can increase U.S. investor awareness and participation."<br /><br />The Bank of New York Mellon will serve as ReGen Therapeutics' Principal American Liaison ("PAL") on the International OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on listing requirements. <br /><br />ReGen Therapeutics' ADRs will trade in the United States on International OTCQX under the ticker "REGUY" where each ADR will represent twenty ordinary shares.  ReGen Therapeutics' shares are also listed on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market.  The company's headquarters are in London, England.<br /><br /><b>About ReGen Therapeutics</b><br />ReGen Therapeutics is engaged in drug development for neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.  The company developed Colostrinin?, a proline-rich polypeptide complex derived from mammalian colostrum, viewed as having potential utility for neurodegenerative illnesses, and acquired the rights to develop a new use for the long-established pharmaceutical drug zolpidem for the treatment of brain dormancy/diaschesis.  For more information: <a href= "http://www.regentherapeutics.com">www.regentherapeutics.com</a>. <br /><br /><br /><b>About International OTCQX</b><br />International OTCQX provides a gateway to U.S. securities markets for international companies that are listed on a qualified non-U.S. exchange and provide ongoing disclosure in English to U.S. investors. More importantly, International OTCQX distinguishes the reputable international issuers from the 8,000 over-the-counter (OTC) securities traded in the U.S. Only leading companies that have substantial operating businesses and provide credible disclosure to the public are eligible for inclusion on the premium-tier International OTCQX, which commenced trading on March 5, 2007. For more about International OTCQX, visit <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a>.  <br /><br /><b>About Pink OTC Markets Inc.</b><br />Pink OTC Markets Inc. provides the leading inter-dealer electronic quotation and trading system in the over-the-counter (OTC) securities market.  We create innovative technology and data solutions to efficiently connect market participants, improve price discovery, increase issuer disclosure, and better inform investors.  Pink OTC Markets operates the third largest U.S. equity trading venue which includes both the elite OTCQX market tiers for strong OTC-traded companies that can satisfy financial and disclosure listing standards and Pink Sheets for all other OTC quoted securities.<br /><br />Over 230 financial service firms, including the ten largest U.S. investment banks, actively make markets in OTCQX and Pink Sheets quoted securities and in 2007 these firms traded over $160 billion of OTCQX and Pink Sheets securities.  Pink OTC Markets offers widespread access to all U.S. broker-dealers, enabling investors to seamlessly trade these securities through their institutional, online, or full service brokers.<br /><br />Pink OTC Markets is headquartered in New York City.<br /><br />To learn more about how Pink OTC Markets' products and services make OTC markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, please visit our websites at <a href= "http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a> and <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> or contact us at <a href="mailto:info@pinkotc.com">info@pinkotc.com</a>.<br /><br />###]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:49:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[QRxPharma Joins International OTCQX]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Pink OTC Markets Inc., the leading electronic inter-dealer quotation system, trading technology and financial information provider for over-the-counter (OTC) securities, today announced that QRxPharma (OTCQX: <a href="http://otcqx.com/otcqx/quote?symbol=qrxpy">QRXPY</a>), a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapies for pain and central nervous system (CNS) disorders, has chosen to list its American Depositary Receipts (ADR) on International OTCQX.  QRxPharma's ADRs began trading yesterday, June 30, on the OTC market's prestigious tier, International PrimeQX. Investors can find current disclosure and financial information for the company on <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> and <a href="http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a>. <br /><br />"We are pleased to welcome QRxPharma to the International OTCQX market tier," said R. Cromwell Coulson, Chairman and CEO of Pink OTC Markets.  "As an International OTCQX-listed company, QRxPharma distinguishes itself as one of the most prestigious companies trading over-the-counter in the U.S., and becomes part of a visible market tier via which it can increase U.S. investor awareness and participation."<br /><br />U.S. investment bank Merriman Curhan Ford will serve as QRxPharma's Principal American Liaison ("PAL") on the International OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on listing requirements. <br /><br />"I congratulate QRxPharma for listing on the International OTCQX - the first step to gaining access to the U.S. institutional investor base," Stephen Nash, Managing Director and Head of OTCQX Advisory at Merriman Curhan Ford said. "We are proud to be QRxPharma's PAL, by providing the company with value-added U.S. capital markets services that complement its OTCQX listing, such as introductions to sell-side equity research analysts, institutional investor roadshows and speaking opportunities at Merriman's investor conferences." <br /><br />QRxPharma's ADRs will trade in the United States on International OTCQX under the ticker "QRXPY" where each ADR will represent five ordinary shares.  QRxPharma's shares are also listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).  The company's headquarters are in Sydney, Australia.<br /><br />"As QRxPharma prepares to initiate final Phase 3 studies of its lead dual-opioid product candidate, Q8003IR, for NDA submission to the FDA in 2009, we are working proactively to diversify and extend our shareholder base" said Dr. John Holaday, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, QRxPharma.  "With the Company achieving its critical development milestones as projected and reporting positive clinical data to date, this initiative is part of a broad strategy to maximize value, provide access to U.S. investors, and increase international liquidity."<br /><br /><b>About QRxPharma</b> <br />QRxPharma (ASX: QRX) is a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of new treatments for pain management and central nervous system (CNS) disorders.  Based on a development strategy which focuses on enhancing and expanding the clinical utility of currently marketed compounds, the Company's product portfolio includes both late and early stage clinical drug candidates with the potential for reduced risk, abbreviated development paths, and improved patient outcomes.  The Company intends to directly commercialize its products in the U.S. and seek strategic partnerships abroad.  QRxPharma's lead compound, Q8003IR, successfully completed initial Phase 3 studies, meeting primary and secondary endpoints.  The Company's preclinical and clinical pipeline includes other technologies in the fields of pain management, neurodegenerative disease and venomics.  For more information: <a href= "http://www.QRxPharma.com">www.QRxPharma.com</a>.<br /><br /><b>About Merriman Curhan Ford</b><br />Merriman Curhan Ford (NASDAQ:MERR) is a financial services firm focused on fast-growing companies and the institutions who invest in them. The company offers high-quality investment banking, equity research, institutional services, primary market research, asset management and corporate & venture services, and specializes in four growth industry sectors: CleanTech, Consumer/Internet/Media, Health Care and Tech/Telecom. For more information, please go to <a href= "http://www.mcfco.com">www.mcfco.com</a>. <br /><br /><b>About International OTCQX</b><br />International OTCQX provides a gateway to U.S. securities markets for international companies that are listed on a qualified non-U.S. exchange and provide ongoing disclosure in English to U.S. investors. More importantly, International OTCQX distinguishes the reputable international issuers from the 8,000 over-the-counter (OTC) securities traded in the U.S. Only leading companies that have substantial operating businesses and provide credible disclosure to the public are eligible for inclusion on the premium-tier International OTCQX, which commenced trading on March 5, 2007. For more about International OTCQX, visit <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a>. <br /><br /><b>About Pink OTC Markets Inc.</b><br />Pink OTC Markets Inc. provides the leading inter-dealer electronic quotation and trading system in the over-the-counter (OTC) securities market.  We create innovative technology and data solutions to efficiently connect market participants, improve price discovery, increase issuer disclosure, and better inform investors.  Pink OTC Markets operates the third largest U.S. equity trading venue which includes both the elite OTCQX market tiers for strong OTC-traded companies that can satisfy financial and disclosure listing standards and Pink Sheets for all other OTC quoted securities.<br /><br />Over 230 financial service firms, including the ten largest U.S. investment banks, actively make markets in OTCQX and Pink Sheets quoted securities and in 2007 these firms traded over $160 billion of OTCQX and Pink Sheets securities.  Pink OTC Markets offers widespread access to all U.S. broker-dealers, enabling investors to seamlessly trade these securities through their institutional, online, or full service brokers.<br /><br />Pink OTC Markets is headquartered in New York City.<br /><br />To learn more about how Pink OTC Markets' products and services make OTC markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, please visit our websites at www.pinksheets.com and www.otcqx.com or contact us at info@pinkotc.com.<br /><br />###]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Living Cell Technologies Ltd. Joins International OTCQX]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Pink OTC Markets Inc., the leading electronic inter-dealer quotation system, trading technology and financial information provider for over-the-counter (OTC) securities, today announced that Living Cell Technologies Limited (OTCQX: LVCLY), a New Zealand- based, bio-science company that develops live cell-based therapy products to treat life-threatening human diseases such as type 1 diabetes and neurological disorders, has chosen to list its American Depositary Receipts (ADR) on International OTCQX.  Living Cell Technologies' ADRs will begin trading today on the OTC market's prestigious tier, International PrimeQX, where investors can find current disclosure and financial information on the company (available on <a href="http://www.otcqx.com" target="_blank">www.otcqx.com</a> and <a href="http://www.pinksheets.com"target="_blank">www.pinksheets.com</a>). <br /><br />"We are pleased to welcome Living Cell Technologies to the International OTCQX market tier," said R. Cromwell Coulson, Chairman and CEO of Pink OTC Markets.  "As an International OTCQX-listed company, Living Cell Technologies distinguishes itself as one of the most prestigious companies trading over-the-counter in the U.S., and becomes part of a visible market tier via which it can increase U.S. investor awareness and participation."<br /><br />The Bank of New York Mellon will serve as Living Cell Technologies' Principal American Liaison ("PAL") on International OTCQX.  Living Cell Technologies' ADRs will trade in the U.S. on International OTCQX under the ticker <a href="http://otcqx.com/otcqx/quote?symbol=LVCLY">"LVCLY"</a> where each ADR will represent ten ordinary shares. <br /><br />Living Cell Technologies' shares are also listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).  The company' headquarters are in Sydney, Australia.<br /><br /><b>About Living Cell Technologies Ltd</b><br />Living Cell Technologies is developing cell-based products to treat life threatening human diseases.  The company owns a bio-certified pig herd that it uses as a source of cells for treating diabetes and potentially for treatment of neurological disorders.  For patients having type 1 diabetes, the company implants microencapsulated islet cells so that near-normal blood glucose levels might be achieved without the need for administration of insulin or at significantly reduced insulin levels.  The company entered clinical trials for its diabetes product in 2007.  LCT also is developing treatments for Huntington's disease and other neurological disorders that will involve implantation of micro-encapsulated choroids plexus cells to deliver beneficial proteins and neurotrophic factors to the brain.  The company's technology has the potential for allowing healthy living cells to be injected into patients to replace or repair damaged tissue without requiring the use of immunosuppressive drugs to prevent rejection.  For further information please visit <a href="http://www.lctglobal.com"target="_blank">www.lctglobal.com</a>.<br /><br /><b>About International OTCQX</b><br />International OTCQX provides a gateway to U.S. securities markets for international companies that are listed on a qualified international exchange and provide ongoing disclosure in English to U.S. investors. More importantly, International OTCQX distinguishes the reputable international issuers from the 8,000 over-the-counter (OTC) securities traded in the U.S. Only leading companies that have substantial operating businesses and provide credible disclosure to the public are eligible for inclusion on the premium-tier International OTCQX, which commenced trading on March 5, 2007. For more about International OTCQX, visit <a href="http://www.otcqx.com"target="_blank">www.otcqx.com</a>. <br /><br /><b>About Pink OTC Markets Inc.</b><br />Pink OTC Markets Inc. provides the leading inter-dealer electronic quotation and trading system in the over-the-counter (OTC) securities market.  We create innovative technology and data solutions to efficiently connect market participants, improve price discovery, increase issuer disclosure, and better inform investors.  Pink OTC Markets operates the third largest U.S. equity trading venue which includes both the elite OTCQX market tiers for strong OTC-traded companies that can satisfy financial and disclosure listing standards and Pink Sheets for all other OTC quoted securities.<br /><br />Over 230 financial service firms, including the ten largest U.S. investment banks, actively make markets in OTCQX and Pink Sheets quoted securities and in 2007 these firms traded over $160 billion of OTCQX and Pink Sheets securities.  Pink OTC Markets offers widespread access to all U.S. broker-dealers, enabling investors to seamlessly trade these securities through their institutional, online, or full service brokers.<br /><br />Pink OTC Markets is headquartered in New York City.<br /><br />To learn more about how Pink OTC Markets' products and services make OTC markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, please visit our websites at <a href="http://www.pinksheets.com"target="_blank">www.pinksheets.com</a> and <a href="http://www.otcqx.com"target="_blank">www.otcqx.com</a> or contact us at <a href="mailto:info@pinkotc.com">info@pinkotc.com</a>.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:08:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jaclyn, Inc. Joins OTCQX]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK - May 20, 2008 - Pink OTC Markets Inc., the leading electronic inter-dealer quotation system, trading technology and financial information provider for over-the-counter (OTC) securities, today announced that Jaclyn, Inc., a designer and distributor of women's and children's apparel, handbags, and related products, has joined OTCQX and is now trading on the highest OTC market tier for U.S. companies -- PremierQX.  Investors can find real-time quotes, disclosure and financial information about Jaclyn, Inc. at <a href="http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> and <a href="http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a> under ticker <a href="http://otcqx.com/otcqx/quote?symbol=jcly">JCLY</a>.<br /><br />"We are delighted to welcome Jaclyn to OTCQX where they will trade on the highest OTC market tier in the U.S.," said Cromwell Coulson, Chairman and CEO of Pink OTC Markets Inc. "OTCQX allows Jaclyn to trade on a respected market tier while providing credible disclosure through a process customized for smaller companies. We are proud to add Jaclyn to our growing list of OTCQX and International OTCQX issuers." <br /><br />Troutman Sanders, LLP, an international law firm with over 650 attorneys and 12 offices, will act as Jaclyn's Attorney Designated Advisor for Disclosure (DAD).<br /><br /><b>About Jaclyn, Inc.</b><br />Jaclyn, Inc. and its subsidiaries, are primarily engaged in the design, manufacture, distribution and sale of women's and children's apparel, and vinyl, leather and fabric handbags, sport bags, backpacks, cosmetic bags, and related products.  Jaclyn is headquartered in Maywood, NJ.<br /><br /><b>About OTCQX</b><br />OTCQX is the premier market tier in the U.S. for reputable companies that want to be separately designated from the thousands of companies trading over-the-counter. OTCQX closes the credibility gap in the OTC markets by creating minimum standards of inclusion and also offers companies a choice to be SEC reporting or meet OTCQX's disclosure guidelines, which are customized for smaller companies.<br /><br /><b>About Pink OTC Markets Inc.</b><br />Pink OTC Markets Inc. provides the leading inter-dealer electronic quotation and trading system in the over-the-counter (OTC) securities market, with innovative technology and data solutions to efficiently connect market participants, improve price discovery, increase issuer disclosure, and better inform investors. Pink OTC Markets operates the third largest U.S. equity trading venue which includes both the elite OTCQX market tiers for strong OTC-traded companies that can satisfy financial and disclosure listing standards and Pink Sheets for all other OTC quoted securities.<br /><br />Over 230 financial service firms, including the ten largest U.S. investment banks, actively make markets in OTCQX and Pink Sheets quoted securities and in 2007 these firms traded over $160 billion of OTCQX and Pink Sheets securities. Pink OTC Markets offers widespread access to all U.S. broker-dealers, enabling investors to seamlessly trade these securities through their institutional, online, or full service brokers.<br /><br />Pink OTC Markets is headquartered in New York City.<br /><br />To learn more about how Pink OTC Markets' products and services make OTC markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, please visit our websites at <a href="http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a> and <a href="http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> or contact us at <a href="mailto:info@pinkotc.com">info@pinkotc.com</a>.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 08:35:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Intec Ltd Joins International OTCQX]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK - May 6, 2008 - Pink OTC Markets Inc., the leading electronic inter-dealer quotation system, trading technology and financial information provider for over-the-counter (OTC) securities, today announced that Intec Ltd (OTCQX: <a href="http://otcqx.com/otcqx/quote?symbol=icljy">ICLJY</a>), a mining and minerals processing technology company for base and precious metals, has chosen to list its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) on International OTCQX.  Intec's ADRs will begin trading today on the OTC market's prestigious tier, International PrimeQX, where investors can find current disclosure and financial information on the company (available on <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> and <a href="http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a>). <br /><br />"We are pleased to welcome Intec to the International OTCQX market tier," said R. Cromwell Coulson, Chairman and CEO of Pink OTC Markets.  "As an International OTCQX-listed company, Intec distinguishes itself as one of the most prestigious companies trading over-the-counter, and becomes part of a visible market tier via which they can increase U.S. investor awareness."<br /><br />Merriman Curhan Ford & Co will serve as Intec's Principal American Liaison ("PAL") on International OTCQX.  Intec's ADRs will trade in the U.S. on International OTCQX under the ticker "<a href="http://otcqx.com/otcqx/quote?symbol=icljy">ICLJY</a>" where each ADR will represent twenty ordinary Intec shares. <br /><br />"We're pleased to work with Intec, as their PAL sponsor, as they make this important step to gain access to U.S. investors," added Stephen Nash, Group Head of Merriman Curhan Ford's OTCQX Advisory Group. "High-growth international companies are increasingly recognizing the value that OTCQX can provide, a superior platform for trading and disclosure, thereby enhancing liquidity for companies that list and for U.S. investors who want to gain visibility into a company's news and filings. Registration with the SEC is not required to list on the OTCQX, thus removing costs associated with Sarbanes-Oxley."<br /><br />Intec's shares are also listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and on the Deutsche Boerse.  The company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.<br /><br /><b>About Intec Ltd</b><br />Intec Ltd is an Australian company which owns the Intec Process, a revolutionary technology for superior and sustainable metals production.  The Intec Process comprises a set of patented chloride-based hydrometallurgical processes that have been demonstrated to produce high purity base and precious metals from concentrates of sulphide and oxide ores, tailings and industrial wastes, which has substantial environmental and cost advantages over both the widely used conventional smelting and refining processes and other known hydrometallurgical processes.  The Intec Process represents a paradigm shift that will, over time, have a substantial favorable impact on the structure, economics and environmental impact of the world base and precious metals industries.  Intec Ltd also owns minerals processing assets in Tasmania that are currently generating significant positive cashflow via production of zinc/lead/silver concentrates for the international market. For further information please visit <a href= "http://www.intec.com.au">www.intec.com.au</a>.<br /><br /><b>About International OTCQX</b><br />International OTCQX provides a gateway to U.S. securities markets for international companies that are listed on a qualified international exchange and provide ongoing disclosure in English to U.S. investors. More importantly, International OTCQX distinguishes the reputable international issuers from the 8,000 over-the-counter (OTC) securities traded in the U.S. Only leading companies that have substantial operating businesses and provide credible disclosure to the public are eligible for inclusion on the premium-tier International OTCQX, which commenced operation on March 5, 2007. For more about International OTCQX, visit <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a>. <br /><br /><b>About Merriman Curhan Ford</b><br />Merriman Curhan Ford (NASDAQ: MERR) is a financial services firm focused on fast-growing companies and the institutions who invest in them. The company offers high-quality investment banking, equity research, institutional services, primary market research, asset management and corporate & venture services, and specializes in growth industry sectors.<br /><br /><b>About Pink OTC Markets Inc.</b><br />Pink OTC Markets Inc. provides the leading inter-dealer electronic quotation and trading system in the over-the-counter (OTC) securities market, with innovative technology and data solutions to efficiently connect market participants, improve price discovery, increase issuer disclosure, and better inform investors.  Pink OTC Markets operates the third largest U.S. equity trading venue which includes both the elite OTCQX market tiers for strong OTC-traded companies that can satisfy financial and disclosure listing standards and Pink Sheets for all other OTC quoted securities.<br /><br />Over 230 financial service firms, including the ten largest U.S. investment banks, actively make markets in OTCQX and Pink Sheets quoted securities and in 2007 these firms traded over $160 billion of OTCQX and Pink Sheets securities.  Pink OTC Markets offers widespread access to all U.S. broker-dealers, enabling investors to seamlessly trade these securities through their institutional, online, or full service brokers.<br /><br />Pink OTC Markets is headquartered in New York City.<br /><br />To learn more about how Pink OTC Markets' products and services make OTC markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, please visit our websites at <a href= "http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a> and <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> or contact us at <a href="mailto:info@pinkotc.com">info@pinkotc.com</a>.<br /><br />###<br /><br />Media Contact:<br />Javier David<br />CCG Investor Relations<br />+1 (646) 454-4519 <br />Javier.David@ccgir.com]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 09:29:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Phynova Group plc Joins International OTCQX]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<b>NEW YORK - April 16, 2007</b> - Pink OTC Markets Inc., the leading electronic inter-dealer quotation system, trading technology and financial information provider for over-the-counter (OTC) securities, today announced that Phynova Group (AIM: PYN, OTCQX: <a href="http://otcqx.com/otcqx/quote?symbol=phnvy">PHNVY</a>), a developer of prescription pharmaceuticals derived from plants used in Chinese medicines, has chosen to list its American Depositary Receipts (ADR) on International OTCQX.  Phynova's ADRs will begin trading today on the OTC market's prestigious tier, International PrimeQX, where investors can find current disclosure and financial information on the company (available on <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> and <a href="http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a>). <br /><br />"We are pleased to welcome Phynova to the International OTCQX market tier," said R. Cromwell Coulson, Chairman and CEO of Pink OTC Markets.  "As an International OTCQX-listed company, Phynova distinguishes itself as one of the most prestigious companies trading over-the-counter, and becomes part of a visible market tier via which they can increase U.S. investor awareness."<br /><br />Bank of New York Mellon will serve as Phynova's Principal American Liaison ("PAL") on International OTCQX.  Phynova's ADRs will trade in the U.S. on International OTCQX under the ticker "<a href="http://otcqx.com/otcqx/quote?symbol=phnvy">PHNVY</a>" where each ADR will represent ten ordinary shares. <br /><br />Phynova's shares are also listed on London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (AIM).  The company is headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom.<br /><br /><b>About Phynova plc</b>  <br />Phynova is a UK company developing prescription pharmaceuticals derived from plants used in Chinese medicines. Phynova is focused on viral and metabolic diseases and cancer. Phynova's lead product for Hepatitis C has now completed a Phase I/II trial in the US and the Phase IIb trial is scheduled to commence in the first half of 2008. Two further products, for fatty liver disease and post-operative ileus, are targeted for entry to the clinic over the next six months and there are a further four products in preclinical development. For further information please visit <a href= "http://www.phynova.com">www.phynova.com</a>.<br /><br /><br /><b>About International OTCQX</b><br />International OTCQX provides a gateway to U.S. securities markets for international companies that are listed on a qualified international exchange and provide ongoing disclosure in English to U.S. investors. More importantly, International OTCQX distinguishes the reputable international issuers from the 8,000 over-the-counter (OTC) securities traded in the U.S. Only leading companies that have substantial operating businesses and provide credible disclosure to the public are eligible for inclusion on the premium-tier International OTCQX, which commenced trading on March 5, 2007. For more about International OTCQX, visit <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a>. <br /><br /><b>About Pink OTC Markets Inc.</b><br />Pink OTC Markets Inc. provides the leading inter-dealer electronic quotation and trading system in the over-the-counter (OTC) securities market.  We create innovative technology and data solutions to efficiently connect market participants, improve price discovery, increase issuer disclosure, and better inform investors.  Pink OTC Markets operates the third largest U.S. equity trading venue which includes both the elite OTCQX market tiers for strong OTC-traded companies that can satisfy financial and disclosure listing standards and Pink Sheets for all other OTC quoted securities.<br /><br />Over 230 financial service firms, including the ten largest U.S. investment banks, actively make markets in OTCQX and Pink Sheets quoted securities and in 2007 these firms traded over $160 billion of OTCQX and Pink Sheets securities.  Pink OTC Markets offers widespread access to all U.S. broker-dealers, enabling investors to seamlessly trade these securities through their institutional, online, or full service brokers.<br /><br />Pink OTC Markets is headquartered in New York City.<br /><br />To learn more about how Pink OTC Markets' products and services make OTC markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, please visit our websites at <a href= "http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a> and <a href="http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a>.<br /><br />###<br /><br />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Azure Dynamics Joins International OTCQX]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<b>NEW YORK - April 15, 2008</b> - Pink OTC Markets Inc., the leading electronic inter-dealer quotation system, trading technology and financial information provider for over-the-counter (OTC) securities, today announced that Azure Dynamics Corp. (OTCQX: <a href="http://otcqx.com/otcqx/quote?symbol=azddf">AZDDF</a>), a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric components and power train systems for commercial vehicles, is now trading on the elite International PrimeQX tier.  Beginning today, investors can find current disclosure and financial information for Azure Dynamics on www.otcqx.com and www.pinksheets.com. <br /><br />"We are pleased to add Azure Dynamics to our list of International OTCQX companies," said R. Cromwell Coulson, Chairman and CEO of Pink OTC Markets.  "By listing on International OTCQX, Azure Dynamics has signaled to the U.S. market its desire to offer a high level of transparency and convenience to U.S. investors while trading on a credible U.S. market tier."<br /><br />Merriman Curhan Ford & Co. (NASDAQ: MERR) will act as the company's Investment Bank Principal American Liaison (PAL).<br /><br />"We are pleased to be advising Azure Dynamics as their sponsor on the International OTCQX to drive U.S. investor interest," added Allen Blankenship, Vice President of Merriman Curhan Ford & Co.'s OTCQX Advisory Group. "For Azure Dynamics, which is also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, OTCQX offers the ability to have an efficient U.S. listing and trading vehicle while providing their home country disclosure in English to U.S. shareholders, thus avoiding duplicative disclosure regimes."<br /><br /><b>About Azure Dynamics</b> <br />Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD) (OTCQX: AZDDF) (LSE: ADC) is a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for commercial vehicles. Azure is strategically targeting the commercial delivery vehicle and shuttle bus markets and is currently working internationally with various partners and customers. The Company is committed to providing customers and partners with innovative, cost-efficient, and environmentally-friendly energy management solutions. Azure Dynamics' operations are based in North America and Europe.   For more information please visit www.azuredynamics.com. <br /><br /><b>About International OTCQX</b><br />International OTCQX provides a gateway to U.S. securities markets for international companies that are listed on a qualified international exchange and provide ongoing disclosure in English to U.S. investors. More importantly, International OTCQX distinguishes the reputable international issuers from the 8,000 over-the-counter (OTC) securities traded in the U.S. Only leading companies that have substantial operating businesses and provide credible disclosure to the public are eligible for inclusion on the premium-tier International OTCQX, which commenced trading on March 5, 2007. For more about International OTCQX, visit www.otcqx.com. <br /><br /><b>About Pink OTC Markets Inc.</b><br />Pink OTC Markets Inc. provides the leading inter-dealer electronic quotation and trading system in the over-the-counter (OTC) securities market. We create innovative technology and data solutions to efficiently connect market participants, improve price discovery, increase issuer disclosure, and better inform investors. Pink OTC Markets operates the third largest U.S. equity trading venue which includes both the elite OTCQX market tiers for strong OTC-traded companies that can satisfy financial and disclosure listing standards and Pink Sheets for all other OTC quoted securities.<br /><br />Over 230 financial service firms, including the ten largest U.S. investment banks, actively make markets in OTCQX and Pink Sheets quoted securities and in 2007 these firms traded over $160 billion of OTCQX and Pink Sheets securities. Pink OTC Markets offers widespread access to all U.S. broker-dealers, enabling investors to seamlessly trade these securities through their institutional, online, or full service brokers.<br /><br />Pink OTC Markets is headquartered in New York City.<br /><br />To learn more about how Pink OTC Markets' products and services make OTC markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, please visit our websites at <a href="http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a> and <a href="http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> or contact us at <a href="mailto:info@pinkotc.com">info@pinkotc.com</a>.<br />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:39:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pink Sheets LLC Announces Name Change to Pink OTC Markets Inc.]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<b>NEW YORK, NY - </b>  Pink Sheets LLC announced that it has changed its name to Pink OTC Markets Inc.  The name change reflects both the company's conversion from a Delaware limited liability company to a Delaware corporation and more accurately communicates the company's preeminent position as a technology and financial information provider for the U.S. Over-the-Counter securities markets.  Through its electronic quotation, trading and information platforms, Pink OTC Markets provides technology services and information that enable OTC market participants to communicate, connect and categorize, enhancing OTC market transparency, efficiency, and liquidity for broker-dealers, issuers, and investors.<br /><br />"Our community of competing market makers and our cost-efficient electronic platform has allowed us to grow into the third largest U.S. trading venue for equity shares by dollar volume and over five times larger than the OTCBB," said Cromwell Coulson, CEO.  "Changing our name to Pink OTC Markets better describes the important products and solutions that our company provides for the OTC market and the broadening of our services to include both the elite OTCQX market tiers and the Pink Sheets."<br /><br />Over $39 billion dollars of OTCQX and Pink Sheets securities were traded in the first quarter of 2008, where 230 of the largest broker-dealers made markets in over 8,500 OTC securities.  Our Pink Link electronic messaging system is the leading OTC inter-dealer trading network across which 30% of all OTCBB shares are traded<br /><br /><b>About Pink OTC Markets Inc.</b><br />Pink OTC Markets Inc. provides the leading inter-dealer electronic quotation and trading system in the over-the-counter (OTC) securities market.  We create innovative technology and data solutions to efficiently connect market participants, improve price discovery, increase issuer disclosure, and better inform investors.  Pink OTC Markets operates the third largest U.S. equity trading venue which includes both the elite OTCQX market tiers for strong OTC-traded companies that can satisfy financial and disclosure listing standards and Pink Sheets for all other OTC quoted securities.<br /><br />Over 230 financial service firms, including the ten largest U.S. investment banks, actively make markets in OTCQX and Pink Sheets quoted securities and in 2007 these firms traded over $160 billion of OTCQX and Pink Sheets securities.  Pink OTC Markets offers widespread access to all U.S. broker-dealers, enabling investors to seamlessly trade these securities through their institutional, online, or full service brokers.<br /><br />Pink OTC Markets is headquartered in New York City.<br /><br />To learn more about how Pink OTC Markets' products and services make OTC markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, please visit our websites at <a href="http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a> and <a href="http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> or contact us at <a href="mailto:info@pinkotc.com">info@pinkotc.com</a>.<br />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Wolseley plc Joins International OTCQX]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK - April 3, 2008 - Pink Sheets LLC, the leading electronic inter-dealer quotation system, trading technology and financial information provider for over-the-counter (OTC) securities, today announced that Wolseley (OTCQX: <a href="http://otcqx.com/otcqx/quote?symbol=wosly">WOSLY</a>), the world's number one distributor of heating and plumbing products to the professional market, has chosen to list its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) on International OTCQX.  Beginning today, Wolseley's ADRs will trade on the OTC market's highest tier, International PremierQX, where investors can find current disclosure and financial information on the company (available on <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> and <a href="http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a>). <br /><br />"We are pleased to welcome a global company of Wolseley's caliber to the International OTCQX market tier," said R. Cromwell Coulson, Chairman and CEO of Pink Sheets LLC.  "As an International OTCQX-listed company, Wolseley distinguishes itself as one of the most prestigious companies trading over-the-counter, and provides U.S. investors with access to their latest news and disclosure information."<br /><br />Bank of New York Mellon, which acts as Depositary for Wolseley's ADR program, will serve as Wolseley's Depositary Principal American Liaison ("Depositary PAL") on International OTCQX.  Wolseley's ADRs will trade in the U.S. on International OTCQX under the ticker "<a href="http://otcqx.com/otcqx/quote?symbol=wosly">WOSLY</a>" where each ADR will represent one ordinary share. <br /><br />Wolseley's shares are also listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker "WOS".  The company is headquartered just outside of London in Theale, United Kingdom.<br /><br />About Wolseley plc<br />Wolseley is the world's number one distributor of heating and plumbing products to the professional market, and a leading supplier of construction products, materials and services across Europe and North America. Sales for the year ended July 31, 2007 were just over ?16 billion.  Wolseley has around 75,000 employees serving customers through 5,000 branches in 27 countries.<br /><br />About International OTCQX<br />International OTCQX provides a gateway to U.S. securities markets for international companies that are listed on a qualified international exchange and provide ongoing disclosure in English to U.S. investors. More importantly, International OTCQX distinguishes the reputable international issuers from the 8,000 over-the-counter (OTC) securities traded in the U.S. Only leading companies that have substantial operating businesses and provide credible disclosure to the public are eligible for inclusion on the premium-tier International OTCQX, which commenced trading on March 5, 2007. For more about International OTCQX, visit <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a>. <br /><br />About Pink Sheets LLC<br />Pink Sheets LLC is the leading electronic quotation and trading system in the over-the-counter (OTC) securities market. We create innovative technology and data solutions to efficiently connect market participants, improve price transparency, increase issuer disclosure and better inform investors. Pink Sheets is the largest U.S. equity trading venue after NYSE and NASDAQ and operates the elite OTCQX market tier for strong OTC-traded companies that can satisfy stringent financial and disclosure listing standards. <br /><br />Over 230 financial services firms, including the ten largest U.S. investment banks, actively make markets in OTCQX and Pink Sheets securities. In 2007 these firms traded over $160 billion of Pink Sheets securities. Pink Sheets offers widespread access to all U.S. broker-dealers, enabling investors to seamlessly trade these securities through their institutional, online or full service brokers. <br /><br />Pink Sheets is headquartered in New York City. <br /><br />To learn more about how Pink Sheets products and services make OTC markets more transparent, informed and efficient, please visit our websites at <a href= "http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a> and <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a>.<br />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 07:53:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Delta Galil Industries LTD. Joins International OTCQX ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK - March 27, 2007 - Pink Sheets, LLC, the leading electronic inter-dealer quotation system, trading technology and financial information provider for over-the-counter (OTC) securities, today announced that Delta Galil Industries LTD. (OTCQX: <a href="http://otcqx.com/otcqx/quote?symbol=delty">DELTY</a>), a leading global apparel company specializing in intimate apparel, men's underwear and socks, has chosen to list its American Depositary Receipts (ADR) on International OTCQX.  Beginning today, Delta Galil's ADRs will trade on the OTC market's prestigious tier, International PrimeQX, where investors can find current disclosure and financial information on the company (available on <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> and <a href="http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a>.) <br /><br />"We are pleased to welcome Delta Galil Industries LTD to the International OTCQX market tier," said R. Cromwell Coulson, Chairman and CEO of Pink Sheets LLC.  "As an International OTCQX-listed company, Delta Galil distinguishes itself as one of the most prestigious companies trading over-the-counter, and becomes part of a visible market tier via which they can increase U.S. investor awareness."<br /><br />Bank of New York Mellon will serve as Delta Galil's Principal American Liaison ("PAL") on International OTCQX.  Delta Galil's ADRs will trade in the U.S. on International OTCQX under the ticker "DELTY" where each ADR will represent one ordinary share. <br /><br />Delta Galil's shares are also listed on the Tel Aviv stock exchange.  The company is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.<br /><br /><b>About Delta Galil Industries LTD.</b>  <br />Delta Galil Industries Ltd. is a leading global apparel company specializing in intimate apparel, men's underwear and socks. The Company produces customized, innovative fashion and basic apparel for leading retailers and brands around the world. Since its inception in 1975, Delta has expanded from its original base in Israel to encompass design, development and manufacturing centers on four continents and service more than 50 customers in the US, the UK, continental Europe and Israel. With more than 9,700 employees located worldwide, Delta exemplifies the concept of a global company and takes pride in being a responsible corporate citizen.<br /><br /><b>About International OTCQX</b><br />International OTCQX provides a gateway to U.S. securities markets for international companies that are listed on a qualified international exchange and provide ongoing disclosure in English to U.S. investors. More importantly, International OTCQX distinguishes the reputable international issuers from the 8,000 over-the-counter (OTC) securities traded in the U.S. Only leading companies that have substantial operating businesses and provide credible disclosure to the public are eligible for inclusion on the premium-tier International OTCQX, which commenced trading on March 5, 2007. For more about International OTCQX, visit <a href= "http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a>. <br /><br /><b>About Pink Sheets LLC</b><br />Pink Sheets, LLC is the leading electronic inter-dealer quotation system, trading technology and financial information provider for the over-the-counter (OTC) securities markets. Its centralized information network includes services designed to benefit market makers, issuers, brokers and OTC investors. Pink Sheets information enhances the efficiency of OTC trading, provides better executions for OTC investors and improves the capital formation process for OTC issuers. For more information visit the Pink Sheets website at <a href="http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a>. <br /><br />###<br /><br />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:22:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[China Education Resources Joins International OTCQX]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK - March 26, 2008 - Pink Sheets LLC, the leading electronic inter-dealer quotation system, trading technology and financial information provider for over-the-counter (OTC) securities, today announced that China Education Resources, Inc., an education curriculum development company, is now trading on the International PrimeQX tier under the ticker <a href="http://otcqx.com/otcqx/quote?symbol=chnuf">CHNUF</a>.  Beginning today, investors can find real-time quotes, disclosure and financial information about China Education Resources at <a href="http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> and <a href="http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a>. <br /><br />"We are pleased to welcome China Education Resources to International PrimeQX," said Cromwell Coulson, Chairman and CEO of Pink Sheets LLC.  "International OTCQX gives China Education Resources a visible market tier to increase U.S. investor awareness." <br /><br />Lurio & Associates will act as the company's Attorney Principal American Liaison (PAL).  <br /><br /><b>About China Education Resources</b><br />In collaboration with China's Ministry of Education Curriculum Development Center, China Education Resources Inc., (CER), is helping to transform the curriculum of the world's largest educational system. Recognizing the need for centralization and increased accessibility to address the Chinese Central government's 2000 education reform policy changes, China Education Resource Inc. has created educational tools and curricula for China's entire kindergarten through twelfth grade system. By implementing the government's goal of converting the existing educational system from memory-based learning to creative thinking and utilizing a more interactive approach to embrace a world-based economy, CER has played an integral part in positioning China's educational system to reach new heights.<br /><br /><b>About International OTCQX</b><br />International OTCQX provides a gateway to U.S. securities markets for international companies that are listed on a qualified international exchange and provide ongoing disclosure in English to U.S. investors. More importantly, International OTCQX distinguishes the reputable international issuers from the 8,000 over-the-counter (OTC) securities traded in the U.S. Only leading companies that have substantial operating businesses and provide credible disclosure to the public are eligible for inclusion on the premium-tier International OTCQX, which commenced trading on March 5, 2007. For more about International OTCQX, visit www.otcqx.com. <br /><br /><b>About Pink Sheets LLC</b><br />Pink Sheets LLC is the leading electronic quotation and trading system in the over-the-counter (OTC) securities market. We create innovative technology and data solutions to efficiently connect market participants, improve price transparency, increase issuer disclosure and better inform investors. Pink Sheets is the largest U.S. equity trading venue after NYSE and NASDAQ and operates the elite OTCQX market tier for strong OTC-traded companies that can satisfy stringent financial and disclosure listing standards. <br /><br />Over 230 financial services firms, including the ten largest U.S. investment banks, actively make markets in OTCQX and Pink Sheets securities. In 2007 these firms traded over $160 billion of Pink Sheets securities. Pink Sheets offers widespread access to all U.S. broker-dealers, enabling investors to seamlessly trade these securities through their institutional, online or full service brokers. <br /><br />Pink Sheets is headquartered in New York City. <br /><br />To learn more about how Pink Sheets products and services make OTC markets more transparent, informed and efficient, please visit our websites at <a href="http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> and <a href="http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a>. <br />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:38:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Frontera Resources Corporation Joins OTCQX]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK - February 12, 2008 - Pink Sheets LLC, the leading electronic inter-dealer quotation system, trading technology and financial information provider for over-the-counter (OTC) securities, today announced that U.S-based Frontera Resources Corporation, an international oil and gas exploration and production company that trades on the AIM market in London, has joined OTCQX and is now trading on the highest OTC market tier for U.S. companies -- PremierQX.  Beginning today, U.S. investors can find real-time quotes, disclosure and financial information about Frontera at www.otcqx.com and www.pinksheets.com under ticker <a href="http://otcqx.com/otcqx/quote?symbol=FRTE">FRTE</a>.<br /><br />As part of listing on OTCQX, Frontera has increased the publication of their financial results from semiannual to quarterly, which conforms to investor expectations for disclosure by U.S. domiciled companies. <br /><br />U.S. issuers are required to provide quarterly reporting with an annual U.S. GAAP audit to join the OTCQX market tiers while non-U.S. issuers on International OTCQX tiers conform to the disclosure requirements of their home country exchange.<br /><br />"We are delighted to welcome Frontera Resources to OTCQX where U.S shareholders can now efficiently access Frontera's quarterly disclosure and investors can use their primary brokers for direct trading during U.S. hours and in U.S. dollars," said Cromwell Coulson, Chairman and CEO of Pink Sheets LLC.  "OTCQX is the natural home for U.S. companies that went overseas to raise capital but that now wish to have a reputable and liquid secondary market for their U.S. shareholders and employees.  We are proud to add Frontera Resources to our growing list of OTCQX and International OTCQX issuers where over one billion dollars in trading volume took place in January alone." <br /><br />Roth Capital Partners, LLC will act as Frontera's Investment Bank Designated Advisor for Disclosure (DAD).  "ROTH is pleased to be associated with the OTCQX in our capacity as a DAD to Frontera Resources," said Mitch Truelock, Managing Director at ROTH.  "As a recognized leader in the micro and small cap space, ROTH is uniquely positioned to help OTCQX companies raise their profile among the investment community.  We are looking forward to working with other qualified companies in a Designated Advisor for Disclosure capacity." <br /><br /><b>About Frontera Resources Corporation</b><br />Frontera Resources Corporation is an independent Houston, Texas, U.S.A.-based international oil and gas exploration and production company whose strategy is to identify opportunities and operate in emerging markets around the world. Frontera has operated in the country of Georgia since 1997 where it holds a 100 percent working interest in a production sharing agreement with the government of Georgia. This gives Frontera the exclusive right to explore for, develop and produce oil and gas from a 5,060 square kilometer area in eastern Georgia known as Block 12. For more information, please visit <a href= "http://www.fronteraresources.com">www.fronteraresources.com</a>.<br /><br /><b>About Roth Capital Partners, LLC</b><br />With corporate headquarters in Newport Beach, California and offices in strategic locations in the Western United States and Shanghai, China, Roth Capital Partners, LLC is a full service investment bank serving corporate and institutional clients throughout the world. Offering a wide array of investment banking services including: initial public offerings, follow-ons, PIPEs, private placements, mergers and acquisitions, investment research, and institutional sales and trading, the firm is perhaps best known for finding, funding and fostering the growth of emerging companies.  It is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA"), and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC).  Visit the Roth Capital Partners website at <a href="http://www.roth.com">www.roth.com</a>.<br /><br /><b>About OTCQX and International OTCQX</b><br />OTCQX and International OTCQX are market tiers launched by Pink Sheets LLC in March 2007 to separate out companies worthy of investor consideration from the thousands of economically distressed and speculative companies trading over-the-counter (OTC).  Similar to the Nomad system of the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (AIM), OTCQX companies must nominate a Designated Advisor for Disclosure (for U.S. companies) or Principal American Liaison (for international companies) to list on OTCQX.  This community of trusted advisors work closely with a company's management to increase investor confidence and close the credibility gap in the OTC market.  For more about OTCQX and International OTCQX, visit <a href="http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a>. <br /><br /><b>About Pink Sheets LLC</b><br />Pink Sheets LLC is the leading electronic quotation and trading system in the over-the-counter (OTC) securities market. We create innovative technology and data solutions to efficiently connect market participants, improve price transparency, increase issuer disclosure and better inform investors. Pink Sheets is the largest U.S. equity trading venue after NYSE and NASDAQ and operates the elite OTCQX market tier for strong OTC-traded companies that can satisfy stringent financial and disclosure listing standards. <br /><br />Over 230 financial services firms, including the ten largest U.S. investment banks, actively make markets in OTCQX and Pink Sheets securities. In 2007 these firms traded over $160 billion of Pink Sheets securities. Pink Sheets offers widespread access to all U.S. broker-dealers, enabling investors to seamlessly trade these securities through their institutional, online or full service brokers. <br /><br />Pink Sheets is headquartered in New York City. <br /><br />To learn more about how Pink Sheets products and services make OTC markets more transparent, informed and efficient, please visit our websites at <a href="http://www.otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> and <a href="http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a>.<br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Air France KLM Joins International OTCQX]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<b>NEW YORK - February 7, 2008</b> - Pink Sheets, LLC, the leading electronic inter-dealer quotation system, trading technology and financial information provider for over-the-counter (OTC) securities, today announced that Air France (OTCQX: AFLYY), a world leader in air transportation, has chosen to list its American Depositary Receipts (ADR) on International OTCQX.  Beginning today, Air France KLM's ADRs will trade on the OTC market's highest tier, International PremierQX, where investors can find current disclosure and financial information on the company (available on <a href= "http://otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> and <a href= "http://pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a>). <br /><br />"We are pleased to welcome a prestigious company of Air France KLM's caliber to the International OTCQX market tier," said R. Cromwell Coulson, Chairman and CEO of Pink Sheets LLC.  "As an International OTCQX-listed company, Air France KLM distinguishes itself as one of the most prestigious companies trading over-the-counter, and provides U.S. investors with access to their latest news and disclosure information."<br /><br />Citibank, which acts as Depositary for Air France KLM's ADR program, will serve as Air France KLM's Depositary Principal American Liaison ("Depositary PAL") on International OTCQX.  Air France KLM's ADRs will trade in the U.S. on International OTCQX under the ticker "AFLYY" where each ADR will represent one ordinary share. <br /><br />Air France KLM's shares are also listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange.  The company is headquartered in Paris, France.<br /><br /><b>About Air France KLM</b><br />Air France-KLM is a France-based holding company, which holds the two airlines Air France and KLM. The group is the global leader with the largest network between Europe and the rest of the world. Passenger transportation is the main Air France-KLM group's activity, representing around 80% of the turnover. Cargo (around 12% of the turnover) and maintenance (around 4%) are the two other core businesses.   <br /><br /><b>About International OTCQX</b><br />International OTCQX provides a gateway to U.S. securities markets for international companies that are listed on a qualified international exchange and provide ongoing disclosure in English to U.S. investors. More importantly, International OTCQX distinguishes the reputable international issuers from the 8,000 over-the-counter (OTC) securities traded in the U.S. Only leading companies that have substantial operating businesses and provide credible disclosure to the public are eligible for inclusion on the premium-tier International OTCQX, which commenced trading on March 5, 2007. For more about International OTCQX, visit <a href= "http://otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a>. <br /><br /><b>About Pink Sheets LLC</b><br />Pink Sheets LLC is the leading electronic quotation and trading system in the over-the-counter (OTC) securities market. We create innovative technology and data solutions to efficiently connect market participants, improve price transparency, increase issuer disclosure and better inform investors. Pink Sheets is the largest U.S. equity trading venue after NYSE and NASDAQ and operates the elite OTCQX market tier for strong OTC-traded companies that can satisfy stringent financial and disclosure listing standards. <br /><br />Over 230 financial services firms, including the ten largest U.S. investment banks, actively make markets in OTCQX and Pink Sheets securities. In 2007 these firms traded over $160 billion of Pink Sheets securities. Pink Sheets offers widespread access to all U.S. broker-dealers, enabling investors to seamlessly trade these securities through their institutional, online or full service brokers. <br /><br />Pink Sheets is headquartered in New York City. <br /><br />To learn more about how Pink Sheets products and services make OTC markets more transparent, informed and efficient, please visit our websites at <a href= "http://otcqx.com">www.otcqx.com</a> and <a href= "http://pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a>. <br /><br />###<br /><br />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:33:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pink Sheets Electronic OTC Markets Announces Record Trading ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<b>Pink Sheets Electronic OTC Markets Announces Record Trading Volume in 2007</b><br /><br /><b>New York, NY - January 17, 2008</b> - Pink Sheets LLC today announced that trading in Pink Sheets securities was over $162 billion of dollar volume and 769 billion of share volume in 2007 - making Pink Sheets the leading U.S. share trading venue after NASDAQ and NYSE.<br /><br />Trading dollar volume in Pink Sheets securities was distributed in the following market tiers and categories during the month of December:<br /><br /><b>Dollar Volume Distribution - December 2007</b><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" border="0"><tr><td width="25%"><b>Tier or Category</b></td><td width="25%"><b>Securities</b></td><td width="25%"><b>Percentage of Total<br>Dollar Volume</b></td><td width="25%"><b>Average Monthly Dollar<br> Volume per Security</b></td></tr><tr><td>OTCQX</td><td>24</td><td>5.2%</td><td>$26,019,827</td></tr><tr><td>Current Information</td><td>1,111</td><td>65.4%</td><td>$7,070,563</td></tr><tr><td>Limited Information</td><td>521</td><td>27.5%</td><td>$6,342,193</td></tr><tr><td>No Information </td><td>3,466</td><td>1.9%</td><td>$64,248</td></tr><tr><td>Total: </td><td>5,122</td><td> </td><td>$2,344,170</td></tr>	    <tr><td>Caveat Emptor</td><td>208</td><td>0.1%</td><td>$61,195</td></tr></table>	<br />OTCQX is a new OTC market tier that offers a community based listing process designed for strong, trusted companies. <br /><br />Advantages of an OTCQX branded listing include: <br /><ul><li>A listing on the premier OTC trading venue in the U.S.</li> <br /><li>Increased quality, quantity and availability of information in the OTC market to U.S. investors.</li><br /><li>Distinction as a company committed to making accurate and credible disclosure available.</li><br /><li>Enhanced reputation and visibility in the marketplace.</li> <br /></ul><br />Pink Sheets disclosure categories were introduced in August, 2007 to separate out by their level of public disclosure the companies that are not eligible for the elite OTCQX market tier.   More information is available at:<a href="http://www.pinksheets.com/pink/otcguide/categories.jsp">http://www.pinksheets.com/pink/otcguide/categories.jsp</a><br /><br /><b>Increased transparency and trading efficiency have led to a tenfold expansion in OTC trading volumes since 2001:<br /><br />Pink Sheets Annual Trading Volumes</b><br /><table width="600" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td width="20%">  </td><td width="40%"><b>Dollar Volume</b></td><td width="40%"><b>Share Volume</b></td></tr><tr><td>2007	</td><td>$162,905,110,913</td><td>769,440,803,790</td></tr><tr><td>2006	</td><td>$113,384,270,295</td><td>1,058,536,315,977</td></tr><tr><td>2005	</td><td>$56,701,143,455</td><td>597,022,266,202</td></tr><tr><td>2004		</td><td>$50,664,705,773</td><td>819,497,955,348</td></tr><tr><td>2003	</td><td>$26,519,749,632</td><td>187,539,605,819</td></tr><tr><td>2002</td><td>$20,147,942,092</td><td>84,119,337,664</td></tr><tr><td>2001</td><td>$16,111,768,880</td><td>72,102,169,207</td></tr></table>	<br />		<br /><b>Pink Sheets trading offers the largest worldwide pool of liquidity among alternative or entry level markets for the shares of public companies:<br /><br />December Average Daily Trading Statistics for Alternative Markets*</b><br /><br /> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" border="0"><tr><td width="25%">   </td><td width="25%"><b>Securities	</b></td><td width="25%"><b>Dollar Volume</b></td><td width="25%"><b>Share Volume</b></td></tr><tr><td>Pink Sheets	</td><td>5,122</td><td>$631,613,030</td><td>2,040,074,479</td></tr><tr><td>American Stock Exchange	</td><td>753</td><td>$622,197,191</td><td>85,743,745</td></tr>	<tr><td>LSE AIM	</td><td>1,694</td><td>$519,166,825</td><td>513,305,000</td></tr>		<tr><td>NASDAQ Capital Market	</td><td>531	</td><td>$393,229,394</td><td>60,626,325</td></tr>		<tr><td>FINRA OTC Bulletin Board		</td><td>3,613</td><td>$136,829,594</td><td>1,244,697,336</td></tr>		<tr><td>TSX Venture		</td><td>2,338</td><td>$128,300,000</td><td>200,700,000</td></tr><tr>	<td>NYSE ARCA			</td><td>12</td><td>$27,370,770	</td><td>2,392,195</td></tr>			</table>		<br />	<br /><br />*-Data for U.S. markets is based on Pink Sheets estimates and does not include Exchange Traded Funds, Closed End Funds or Real Estate Investment Trusts.<br />-Pink Sheets data does not include the 3,489 securities that are dually quoted on the Pink Sheets and FINRA OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB).<br />-75 companies upgraded to NASDAQ from the Pink Sheets or the OTCBB in 2007.<br /><br /><br /><b>Pink Link Electronic Messaging Service continues its leading position in the OTC market:</b><br /><br /><b>December 2007 Pink Link Volumes</b><br /> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" border="0"><tr><td width="25%">  </td><td width="25%"><b>Trades</b>	</td><td width="25%"><b>Dollar Volume</b></td><td width="25%"><b>Share Volume</b></td></tr><tr><td>Pink Sheets</td><td>271,886</td><td>$3,883,398,724</td><td>14,144,447,031</td></tr>	<tr><td>OTCBB	</td><td>269,188</td><td>$742,036,678</td><td>8,315,109,990</td></tr>		<tr><td>Total	</td><td>541,074</td><td>$4,625,435,402</td><td>22,459,557,021</td></tr>		</table>	<br /><br />33% of all OTCBB share trading volume takes place across Pink Link.   In comparison there were 255,265,059 shares traded on the NYSE ArcaEdge electronic platform for OTCBB securities in December 2007.<br /><br /><br /><b>Pink Sheets community of competing Market Makers continues to grow in size and sophistication:<br /><br />Top 25 Pink Link Broker Dealers for December 2007</b><br /><br /> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%"><tr><td width="10%"><b>MMID</b></td><td width="40%"><b>Firm Name</b>	</td><td width="25%"><b>Dollar Volume</b></td><td width="25%"><b>Share Volume</b></td></tr><tr><td>NITE	</td><td>Knight Equity Markets, LP	</td><td>$836,144,124</td><td>10,180,424,335</td></tr><tr><td>JANE	</td><td>Jane Street Markets, LLC</td><td>$821,568,590	</td><td>31,870,593</td></tr>	<tr><td>AUTO	</td><td>Automated Trading Desk</td><td>$818,246,732	</td><td>2,276,204,320</td></tr>	<tr><td>UBSS	</td><td>UBS Securities LLC</td><td>$682,897,677	</td><td>5,001,006,653</td></tr><tr><td>MLCO	</td><td>Merrill Lynch, Pierce, FS, Inc.</td><td>$436,260,188	</td><td>21,618,617</td></tr> 		<tr><td>NIII	</td><td>Noble International Inc.</td><td>$415,841,590	</td><td>37,103,285</td></tr>	<tr><td>SBSH	</td><td>Citigroup Global Markets Inc.</td><td>$404,414,023	</td><td>8,248,817,132</td></tr>		<tr><td>INTL	</td><td>Intl Trading, Inc.</td><td>$359,447,195	</td><td>20,934,869</td></tr>	<tr><td>HILL	</td><td>Hill Thompson Magid & Co.</td><td>$345,747,268	</td><td>675,844,990</td></tr>	<tr><td>ETRD	</td><td>E*Trade Capital Markets LLC	</td><td>$315,691,522	</td><td>5,493,554,240</td></tr>	<tr><td>DOMS	</td><td>Domestic Securities, Inc.	</td><td>$312,929,319	</td><td>2,236,369,143</td></tr>	<tr><td>HDSN	</td><td>Hudson Securities Inc	</td><td>$295,020,185</td><td>2,988,688,787</td></tr><tr><td>GSCO	</td><td>Goldman Sachs & Co.	</td><td>$294,240,115</td><td>28,677,565</td></tr>	<tr><td>ABLE	</td><td>Natixis Bleichroeder Inc.	</td><td>$279,499,611</td><td>611,023,018</td></tr>		<tr><td>JEFF	</td><td>Jefferies & Co., Inc.	</td><td>$278,559,755</td><td>41,362,992</td></tr>	<tr><td>LEHM	</td><td>Lehman Brothers, Inc.	</td><td>$185,557,608	</td><td>9,649,399</td></tr>	<tr><td>PERT	</td><td>Pershing Trading Company	</td><td>$157,285,665</td><td>589,265,374</td></tr>	<tr><td>MAXM	</td><td>Maxim Group LLC	</td><td>$156,692,733</td><td>279,967,734</td></tr><tr><td>CANT	</td><td>Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Inc.	</td><td>$151,437,091</td><td>13,911,146</td></tr>	<tr><td>STEW	</td><td>Collins Stewart Inc	</td><td>$119,484,589	</td><td>18,140,077</td></tr>	<tr><td>BEST	</td><td>Bear Stearns & Co Inc	</td><td>$118,576,654	</td><td>68,868,538</td></tr>	<tr><td>MSCO	</td><td>Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.	</td><td>$108,478,644</td><td>13,546,855</td></tr><tr><td>VNDM	</td><td>Vandham Securities Corp.</td><td>$103,577,303</td><td>259,583,223</td></tr>	<tr><td>DBAB	</td><td>Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.</td><td>$96,654,185</td><td>6,339,258</td></tr>		<tr><td>SGAS	</td><td>SG Americas Securities, LLC</td><td>$92,342,184</td><td>3,629,295</td></tr>		</table>		<br />All broker-dealers using Pink Sheets quotation and trading services are regulated by FINRA for their quotations, trade reporting and best execution of customer orders. <br /><br />E*Trade, Fidelity, Scottrade, TD Ameritrade and other broker dealers provide real-time Pink Sheets quotes to their customers for point and click trading and real-time market data is available on Bloomberg, Reuters, Thompson ILX, etc. <br /><br /><b>About Pink Sheets:</b><br /><br />Pink Sheets LLC is the leading electronic quotation and trading system in the over-the-counter (OTC) securities market. We create innovative technology and data solutions to efficiently connect market participants, improve price transparency, increase issuer disclosure and better inform investors. Pink Sheets is the largest U.S. equity trading venue after NYSE and NASDAQ and operates the elite OTCQX market tier for strong OTC-traded companies that can satisfy stringent financial and disclosure listing standards. <br /><br />Over 230 financial services firms, including the ten largest U.S. investment banks, actively make markets in OTCQX and Pink Sheets securities.  In 2007 these firms traded over $160 billion of Pink Sheets securities.  Pink Sheets offers widespread access to all U.S. broker-dealers, enabling investors to seamlessly trade these securities through their institutional, online or full service brokers. <br /><br />Pink Sheets is headquartered in New York City. <br /><br />To learn more about how Pink Sheets products and services make OTC markets more transparent, informed and efficient, please visit our websites at <a href="http://www.pinksheets.com">www.pinksheets.com</a> and <a href="http://www.otcqxcom">www.otcqx.com</a>. ]]></description>
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