OTC Markets Group Welcomes Organto Foods Inc. to OTCQX

Executive Summary

• Organto Foods Inc. has officially upgraded from the OTCQB® Venture Market to the OTCQX® Best Market, becoming eligible to trade under the symbol “OGOFF” on the OTCQX.
• The upgrade signifies that Organto has met the OTCQX’s high financial standards, corporate governance best practices, and securities law compliance requirements.
• Management views this milestone as a strategic move to expand the investor base, enhance liquidity, and accelerate growth in the healthy foods sector, complementing existing listings on the TSX-V and FSE.

Key Details

• Company: Organto Foods Inc. (TSX-V: OGO; FSE: OGF0; OTCQX: OGOFF).
• Action: Upgrade from OTCQB® Venture Market to OTCQX® Best Market.
• Trading Symbol: “OGOFF” begins trading on the OTCQX effective today.
• Qualification Criteria Met:
  • High financial standards.
  • Best practice corporate governance.
  • Compliance with applicable securities laws.
• Strategic Rationale:
  • Demonstrates qualifications and builds visibility among U.S. investors.
  • Combined with existing TSX-V and FSE listings, aims to expand the investor base.
  • Enhances liquidity and accelerates execution of growth strategy in the healthy foods sector.
• Company Profile: Integrated provider of branded, private label, and distributed organic, fairtrade, and non-GMO fruit and vegetable products using an asset-lighter business model.

Notable Quotes

• Steve Bromley, Co-Chair and CEO of Organto: “Graduating to OTCQX is an important milestone for Organto and our shareholders. It reflects the significant progress we’ve delivered in recent months in restructuring our business, strengthening our disclosure and governance practices, and repositioning our platform for growth. With the U.S. listing upgrade, combined with our TSX-V and FSE trading, we are better positioned to expand our investor base, enhance liquidity, and accelerate execution of our growth strategy in the healthy foods sector.”