NEW YORK, April 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- OTC Markets
Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of financial markets for 10,000
U.S. and global securities, today announced Fortress Paper Ltd.
(TSX: FTP; OTCQX: FTPLF), an international producer of specialty
pulp and security paper products, has qualified to trade on the
OTCQX® Best Market. Fortress Paper upgraded to OTCQX from the
Pink® market.
Fortress Paper begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol
"FTPLF." U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure
and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on
www.otcmarkets.com.
"We are pleased to welcome Fortress Paper to OTCQX," said
Jason Paltrowitz, Executive Vice
President of Corporate Services at OTC Markets Group. "OTCQX
provides an efficient and transparent U.S. trading market for
Canadian companies that are looking to expand their visibility and
shareholder base in the U.S. We look forward to supporting
Fortress Paper and its shareholders in the public markets."
Yvon Pelletier, Chief Executive
Officer and President of Fortress Paper, commented, "In response to
growing international interest in Fortress Paper, we have
endeavored to improve visibility and access to Fortress Paper's
common shares for investors outside of Canada. We believe that the OTCQX platform
will expand Fortress Paper's exposure and liquidity in the United States by offering interested
investors additional access to information and buying and trading
our common shares."
Fortress Paper was sponsored for OTCQX by SecuritiesLawUSA, PC,
a qualified 3rd party firm responsible for providing
guidance on OTCQX requirements and recommending
membership.
Fortress Paper operates internationally in two distinct business
segments: dissolving pulp and security paper products. The company
operates its dissolving pulp business at the Fortress Specialty
Cellulose Mill located in Canada,
which has expanded into the renewable energy generation sector with
the construction of a cogeneration facility. The company operates
its security paper products business at the Landqart Mill located
in Switzerland, where it produces
banknote, passport, visa and other brand protection and security
papers.
About OTC Markets Group Inc.
OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the OTCQX® Best
Market, the OTCQB® Venture Market, and the Pink® Open Market for
10,000 U.S. and global securities. Through OTC Link® ATS, we
connect a diverse network of broker-dealers that provide liquidity
and execution services. We enable investors to easily trade
through the broker of their choice and empower companies to improve
the quality of information available for investors.
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