BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Q.E.P. CO., INC. (OTCQX: QEPC) (the “Company” or “QEP”) is pleased to announce that it has qualified to upgrade from the Pink Market to the OTCQX® Best Market, the top tier of OTC Markets, and will begin trading today on the OTCQX under its existing symbol, “QEPC.”
Lewis Gould, Executive Chairman, stated, “Upgrading to the OTCQX is an important step for QEP. This move will increase our exposure within the investment community and provide greater access to stockholders seeking to take part in QEP’s growth. This move also demonstrates our commitment to delivering a high standard of compliance, disclosure and corporate governance.”
The OTCQX market provides investors with a premium U.S. public market to research and trade the shares of established investor-focused U.S. and international companies. To qualify for the OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws. Qualifying to be traded on the OTCQX Market is an important milestone for companies, enabling them to demonstrate their qualifications and build visibility among U.S. investors.
U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for QEP on www.otcmarkets.com.
About QEP
Founded in 1979, Q.E.P. Co., Inc. is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of a broad range of best-in-class flooring and installation solutions for commercial and home improvement projects worldwide. QEP offers a comprehensive line of specialty installation tools, adhesives, and underlayment as well as a complete line of hardwood, luxury vinyl, and modular carpet tile. QEP sells its products throughout the world to home improvement retail centers, professional specialty distribution outlets, and flooring dealers under brand names including QEP®, LASH®, ROBERTS®, Vitrex®, Brutus®, PRCI®, Plasplugs®, Tomecanic®, Premix-Marbletite® (PMM), Apple Creek®, Homelux®, Capitol® and XPS Foam™. Brand names featured under QEP’s Harris Flooring Group® include Harris®, Kraus® and Naturally Aged Flooring™.
QEP is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida with offices in Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Please visit our website at www.qepcorporate.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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CONTACT:
Q.E.P. Co., Inc.
Enos Brown
Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
561-994-5550
