QEP UPGRADES TO OTCQX® BEST MARKET Q.E.P. Co., Inc. • October 12, 2021 • News TOP TIER OF OTC MARKETS BOCA RATON, FLORIDA — October 12, 2021 — 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. VIEW FULL PRESS RELEASE SHARE ON About Us Our Brands Investors Careers Pressroom Contact Follow Us twitter icon facebook icon youtube icon linkedin icon instagram icon Q.E.P. Co., Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Americans with Disabilities Act California Transparency in Supply Chains Act © 2021 Q.E.P. Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved.