Let’s cut to the chase. Greene Concepts, Inc. (INKW) is an OTC-traded microcap; news flow’s irregular, and earnings reports don’t land every quarter like clockwork, unlike Apple or P&G, and you can’t just Google “INKW Q1 2024 results” and immediately get a slick PDF from Yahoo! Finance.
What I’ll do: Show you how I, as someone who tries to keep track of these little tickers, really check INKW earnings — what to look for (screenshots and all), and what can actually go wrong or be misleading.
First, ignore the unofficial aggregators (tip: always start with the OTC Markets 'Disclosure' page for INKW). I always recommend this because—unlike random ‘earnings call recaps’—it’s mandatory disclosure. If a company skips filings here, it’s a huge red flag.
As of today (June 2024), the last annual report (“Annual Report – Alternative Reporting Standard - Annual Report”) from INKW is dated October 16, 2023. No newer quarterly or annual report is posted as of cutoff (June 2024).
Once you’re on the page, click into the “2023 Annual Report.” Here’s a real-life twist: smaller OTC companies sometimes (for better or worse) write financials more like a candid diary than a Wall Street script. Expect some inconsistencies, rounded numbers, and not always GAAP-standard docs.
According to that report, as of July 31, 2023:
Candidly, the bigger issues you’ll see noted by investors or forum posters (I hang out on places like iHub INKW Board) are:
One poster’s take: “Every uptick comes with a press release, but I want audited numbers, not more promise spins.” That’s the backyard savvy you hear from microcap veterans.
I once tested this for a friend—a classic “hey, can you check this stock for me?” moment. I went to EDGAR, typed “INKW,” and… nothing! Because INKW doesn’t file with the SEC; they only use the Alternative Reporting Standard.
I remember: I wasted twenty minutes refreshing SEC.gov, fiddling with filters, only to realize (old habits die hard) that OTC “Pink Current” stocks often post financials only to OTC Markets. Rookie mistake, but it’s easy to fall into.
Point being: For microcaps, don’t expect the level of transparency or regulatory assurance you get from NYSE or Nasdaq tickers. This isn’t just my experience—see SEC’s own advisory on pink sheets.
Let’s take a step back. Why do investors look for “verified” accounting or regulatory compliance? Globally, “verified trade” or authenticated earnings typically means numbers have gone through an official, independent audit and are reported per a clear legal standard.
But the details vary, sometimes a LOT. Here’s a comparison table:
Country/Org | “Verified Trade” Standard | Law/Regulation | Enforcing Body |
---|---|---|---|
United States | SEC/GAAP Audited Reports, 10-K/10-Q | Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | SEC, PCAOB |
European Union | IFRS-based Audits, Annual/Interim Reports | EU Regulation No 1606/2002 | ESMA, local regulators |
China | CSRC Audited, PRC GAAP | Securities Law of PRC (2019) | CSRC |
OTC/Pinks (US) | Alternative Reporting, unaudited usually | OTC Markets/Issuer Agreement | OTC Markets |
WTO (Global Trade) | Country-dependent, per bilateral agreements | WTO Antidumping Agreement Art. 6 | WTO/Member State agencies |
This mismatch pops up in trade disputes all the time. Just this year, an American exporter friend grumbled at a French client who needed IFRS-stamped, “Big 4”-audited books. When you’re trading across borders, the lack of a harmonized “verified” definition can cause headaches.
One compliance lead at a shipping firm told me, “We sometimes spend more time on documentation squabbles than moving containers. In the US, OTC ‘current information’ means one thing; in the EU, they often won’t even read it.” You get the idea: always confirm whose rules apply, and don’t assume what’s “current” or “verified” in one country is enough elsewhere.
Suppose Company A in the US OTC market sends unaudited sales data to Company B in Germany. The German finance director rejects the documents outright, saying, “We require an IFRS-audited statement with auditor stamp per EU Regulation 1606/2002.” Company A’s CFO replies, “We comply fully with OTC Markets rules, and our disclosure is up to date per US Pink Sheet standards!”
This scenario isn’t rare. The difference: in the EU, regulator ESMA only recognizes audited, IFRS-conformant filings; US Pink Sheets consider “alternative reporting” as minimum—no audit, just management claims and self-signoff.
Industry consultant Elena Wang sums it up best: “You need to read the fine print. International business isn’t just about selling products; it’s about syncing up different truths.” Harsh but true.
Here’s the brass tacks: INKW last filed an earnings report in October 2023, covering its fiscal year through July 31, 2023. There’s no newer earnings update available as of June 2024. The key takeaways were mild revenue growth, persistent net losses, and some big dreams ahead but no fresh profits yet.
The practical lesson? Know where disclosures are posted (on OTC Markets, not the SEC), and don’t expect the same depth or reliability as you'd get with SEC-listed companies. If you’re using these numbers for anything cross-border or “verified” (especially outside the US), be ready for others to poke holes in your docs or demand more.
If you’re like me—navigating the microcap wild west—it pays to obsessively check disclosure links, question everything, and accept that sometimes, “latest report” means half a year old…and that’s normal in this corner. Always double check the official INKW disclosure portal to see if a new one drops, and cross-reference anything important (for example, with your broker or an international compliance adviser).
Tiny tangent: if you do find a new report, skim straight to auditor notes (if any) and major expense/revenue lines—if those don’t jump, not much else will. I once missed a massive share dilution hidden deep in the notes; don’t be that guy!
Next steps for you: set a reminder to check the disclosure tab monthly, and—if you need official “verified” numbers for a big deal or overseas doc—plan ahead for possible documentation headaches. If you want more real user stories or nitty gritty details, keep an eye on investor forums or DM me, happy to dig further or share the next twist in the saga.