OTC Markets Group Welcomes Newly Verified OTCQB Companies – March 26

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of Open, Transparent and Connected financial marketplaces, today announced the following companies are verified for trading on the OTCQB® Venture Marketplace:

Ascent Capital Group, Inc. (OTCQB: ASCMB) – Ascent Capital Group is a holding company and owns 100% of its operating subsidiary, Monitronics International Inc.

Bollente Companies, Inc. (OTCQB: BOLC) – Bollente Companies’ passion is to partner with zealous entrepreneurs and provide guidance to seize growth opportunities and deliver unsurpassed value for shareholders.  With a foundation deeply rooted in growing innovative companies, the Bollente team offers hands-on collaborative direction.  It specializes in refining strategic planning, exploring capitalization structures, pursuing accretive mergers or acquisitions, enhancing market presence and assistance in building qualified executive management teams.

Emisphere Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: EMIS) – Emisphere Technologies is a specialty pharmaceutical company preparing to commence commercial operations.  The company is currently preparing to launch its first prescription product, oral Eligen™ B12, in the U.S.  Beyond Eligen™ B12, the company utilizes its proprietary Eligen® Technology to create new oral formulations of therapeutic agents.  Emisphere is currently partnered with global pharmaceutical companies for the development of new orally delivered therapeutics.

ICTS International N.V. (OTCQB: ICTSF) – In the ensuing years, ICTS International N.V. spearheaded the development of innovative aviation security concepts and solutions, which were adopted by regulators in the U.S., Europe and other countries as the industry standard.

ICTS International N.V. operates in two main segments: (a) aviation security and other aviation services and (b) technology.  The airport security and other aviation services business provide security and other services to airlines and airport authorities, predominantly in the United States and Europe.  The technology segment is predominantly involved in the development and sale of identity security software to financial institutions and airport authorities, predominantly in Europe and Israel. 

KonaRed Corp. (OTCQB: KRED) – KonaRed produces health and wellness nutritional products including beverages and supplements, which bring the attributes of Hawaiian Coffee fruit to an international consumer market.  Its business was established on August 22, 2008, and its first sales were achieved in February 2009.  On October 4, 2013, KonaRed became publicly traded under the symbol KRED on the OTCQB.  KonaRed, through a licensing agreement with VDF FutureCeuticals, Inc., utilizes innovative, state of the art, proprietary processes that produce antioxidant extracts and powders from Hawaiian Coffee Fruit, which are used to produce KonaRed's Antioxidant Juices, Organic Green Teas, and On-the-Go Packs.  KonaRed is headquartered in Koloa, Hawaii, and its distribution is centered in San Clemente, California. KonaRed products are sold in select Kroger, Vitamin Shoppe, Whole Foods, Safeway, Walmart, 7-Eleven, and many other retail outlets throughout the U.S. and Canada. 

Medifirst Solutions Inc. (OTCQB: MFST) – Medifirst Solutions is a Nevada corporation that is headquartered in New Jersey.  The company seeks innovative medical and healthcare products and technologies which are targeted to both medical and healthcare professionals and everyday consumers.  Medifirst Solutions is developing and establishing both consumer and professional medical and clientele to be used as a pipeline that will allow for distribution of its new products and services.

MEDL Mobile Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: MEDL) – Through its MEDL Mobile, Inc. subsidiary, MEDL Mobile Holdings has developed a proprietary system for developing mobile application software, or “Apps.”  To date, it has architected, designed and developed a library of several hundred apps and related technologies designed predominately for iPhone, iTouch, iPad and Android devices.  MEDL and MEDL Apps have been featured on CNBC, BBC, ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, in the pages and web pages of USA Today, Esquire, Billboard, Fast Company, The New York Times, The LA Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Orange County Register, The Washington Post and The Guardian; and by top sites such as Mashable, Macworld, Yahoo, Huff Post College, TNW and Gizmodo.  Multiple MEDL Apps have reached #1 in their category on the Apple App Store.  Through its Hang With, Inc. subsidiary, MEDL Mobile Holdings operates its “Hang w/” live social mobile video platform that is available for download on iPhone and android phones via Apple App Store and the Google Apps Marketplace.

Neutra Corp. (OTCQB: NTRR) – Neutra Corp. is a development stage company incorporated in Florida on January 11, 2011, to market and participate in the nutraceutical space by bringing products derived from all natural and organic origins.  Along with participating in the actual nutraceutical products, the company plans to research and bring new technology to the nutraceutical space.  Nutraceutical natural medicine is an alternative system that focuses on natural remedies and the body’s vital ability to heal and maintain itself.  One of the nutraceutical sub-markets is the new thriving medical cannabis market, in which Neutra will be doing its due diligence and participating.  It intends to entrust the manufacturing to a nutraceutical contractor to private label all of its products and to sell them under the company’s unique brand.  It has established a fiscal year end of January 31.

Surepure, Inc. (OTCQB: SURP) – SurePure's liquid photo-purification technology purifies turbid liquids including milk, beer, fruit juice, wine, carbonated beverages and a variety of industrial applications.  SurePure's patented technology uses a specific band of ultraviolet light to provide a green alternative to heat and chemicals in the purification of turbid liquids.  SurePure's technology enables the food and beverage industry to increase the quality and food product safety while reducing operating costs through energy saving efficiencies.  The company has received indications of interest from U.S. dairy producers relative to participation in FDA commercial trial programs.  The process of submission to European regulatory authorities for dairy Novel Foods acceptance is underway in cooperation with commercial partners.  The company continues to make progress with commercializing its technology across a number of industries.

Symbid Corp. (OTCQB: SBID) – Symbid is the parent company of Symbid - The Funding Network where companies get funded and grow.  As a leading funding portal for start-ups and small businesses, Symbid gives entrepreneurs direct access to both traditional and alternative forms of finance, while offering investors full transparency on the potential risks and returns of their portfolio.  Its online investing, monitoring and data tools ensure companies connecting to The Funding Network are financed in the most efficient way possible.  Built around cutting-edge technology and expert financial advice, The Funding Network by Symbid is the go-to platform for entrepreneurs in search of funding and investors seeking exciting investment opportunities. Symbid is a U.S. publicly traded company [SBID] with ownership interests in affiliated financial technology companies.

U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for these companies on www.otcmarkets.com. 

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