GPO Plus Announces Upgrade to the OTCQB(R) Venture Market

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GPO Plus graduates to a premium market and begins trading on March 2, 2021

Las Vegas, Nevada--(Newsfile Corp. - March 2, 2021) - GPO Plus, Inc. (OTCQB: GPOX), a diversified corporation operating industry specific Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO's), is thrilled to announce its successful upgrade to the OTCQB® Venture Market (OTCQB). GPO Plus's common stock will be listed on OTCQB effective today, March 2, 2021, and will continue to trade under the ticker symbol "GPOX".



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"We are excited to uplist and begin trading on the OTCQB exchange as it upgrades our position in the public markets and is an important step towards our long-term growth plan to maximize shareholder value," said Brett H. Pojunis, CEO of GPOX. "We are hopeful this uplisting will provide better access to capital by advancing our shares to a more robust trading market providing for more active trading. To date, GPOX has been quietly proving its business model and listing on OTCQB intends to trigger multiple events including the launch of our shareholder communications strategy, attracting talented management, and introduction to additional expansion capital."

The Company previously announced that the decision to graduate to the OTCQB® Venture Market was part of GPOX's strategy to provide greater market exposure while demonstrating to its investors and the investment community its positive momentum and growth and management accomplished the goal ahead of schedule. The purpose of uplisting to the OTCQB is to broaden its shareholder base and enhance the Company's visibility within the investment community, notably to institutional investors. GPOX anticipates increased awareness of its expanding business model and growth opportunity as a result of listing on OTCQB.

GPOX's common shares are eligible for electronic settlement and transfer in the United States through the Depository Trust Company ("DTC").

The OTCQB® Venture Market (OTCQB®), operated by OTC Markets Group Inc., is the premier marketplace for developing entrepreneurial companies in the U.S. and abroad. Companies must be current in their financial reporting and undergo an annual verification and management certification process, including meeting a minimum bid price and other financial conditions and qualifications. With more compliance and quality standards, the OTCQB® provides investors improved visibility to enhance trading decisions. The OTCQB® Venture Market is considered by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an "established public market" for the purpose of determining the public market price when registering securities for resale with the SEC whereas the OTC Pink is not. The majority of broker dealer's trade stocks on the OTCQB® Venture Market. Historically, this has resulted in improved liquidity and awareness for companies that ascend to the OTCQB® Venture Market tier.