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The Depository Trust Company (DTC) is the only stock depository in the United States.When DTC provides services as the depository for an issuer’s securities, its securities can trade electronically. Without DTC eligibility, it is almost impossible for an issuer to establish an active market in its stock. Issuers must satisfy specific criteria

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The Depository Trust and Clear Corporation (“DTCC”), through its subsidiaries, provides clearing, settlement and information services for securities. DTCC’s subsidiary, the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) was created to improve efficiencies and reduce risk in the clearance and settlement of securities transactions.

Not all securities are eligible to be settled through DTC and issuers must satisfy the criteria set by DTCC to be settled through DTC. All companies must satisfy these criteria in order to be DTC eligible, including Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) reporting and non-reporting issuers who go public direct