Draft:Uplisting (finance)

In finance, "uplisting" is a term used to describe the process of a company transitioning where its stock is traded from a lower tier market, usually over-the-counter (OTC) trading, to a major exchange, like the Nasdaq or NYSE, to access the advantages of large, centralized exchanges such as increased liquidity and greater visibility and reputation.

To do this, a company must meet the requirements imposed by both the exchange and regulatory agencies to gain approval.

Common exchange requirements include minimum share prices; minimum share counts; a minimum valuation or market capitalization; standards for revenue, debt, and other financial metrics; minimum business age; and requirements on local participation.

The company must also adhere to different, often more demanding regulatory requirements.