Freelancer Limited (OTCQX:FRLCY) has launched a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program with Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. The ADRs will trade on the U.S. OTC market, with each ADR representing 100 ordinary shares of Freelancer Limited.
As the world’s largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace, Freelancer connects over 80 million registered users across more than 25 million projects. The company also owns Escrow.com, which has processed over US$8 billion in transactions, and Loadshift, Australia’s largest heavy haulage freight marketplace.
The ADR program aims to simplify U.S. investment in Freelancer by enabling trading in U.S. dollars and eliminating foreign exchange complexities. Deutsche Bank will manage ADR issuance, cancellation, holder register, dividend distribution, and shareholder voting processes.
Freelancer Limited (OTCQX:FRLCY) ha avviato un programma sponsorizzato di American Depositary Receipt (ADR) di livello 1 con Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. Gli ADR saranno negoziati sul mercato OTC statunitense, con ciascun ADR che rappresenta 100 azioni ordinarie di Freelancer Limited.
Come il più grande marketplace di freelancing e crowdsourcing al mondo, Freelancer connette oltre 80 milioni di utenti registrati in più di 25 milioni di progetti. L’azienda possiede inoltre Escrow.com, che ha gestito transazioni per un valore superiore a 8 miliardi di dollari USA, e Loadshift, il più grande marketplace australiano per il trasporto pesante.
Il programma ADR mira a facilitare gli investimenti statunitensi in Freelancer permettendo la negoziazione in dollari USA e eliminando le complessità legate al cambio valuta. Deutsche Bank gestirà l’emissione e cancellazione degli ADR, il registro dei detentori, la distribuzione dei dividendi e i processi di voto degli azionisti.
Freelancer Limited (OTCQX:FRLCY) ha lanzado un programa patrocinado de American Depositary Receipt (ADR) de nivel 1 con Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. Los ADR se negociarán en el mercado OTC de EE.UU., y cada ADR representa 100 acciones ordinarias de Freelancer Limited.
Como el mercado de freelancing y crowdsourcing más grande del mundo, Freelancer conecta a más de 80 millones de usuarios registrados en más de 25 millones de proyectos. La compañía también es propietaria de Escrow.com, que ha procesado transacciones por más de 8 mil millones de dólares estadounidenses, y Loadshift, el mercado de transporte pesado más grande de Australia.
El programa ADR busca simplificar la inversión estadounidense en Freelancer permitiendo la negociación en dólares estadounidenses y eliminando las complejidades del cambio de divisas. Deutsche Bank gestionará la emisión y cancelación de ADR, el registro de titulares, la distribución de dividendos y los procesos de votación de los accionistas.
Freelancer Limited (OTCQX:FRLCY)는 Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas와 협력하여 후원하는 레벨 1 미국 예탁증서(ADR) 프로그램을 시작했습니다. ADR은 미국 OTC 시장에서 거래되며, 각 ADR은 Freelancer Limited의 보통주 100주를 나타냅니다.
세계 최대의 프리랜서 및 크라우드소싱 마켓플레이스인 Freelancer는 8천만 명 이상의 등록 사용자를 2,500만 개 이상의 프로젝트에 연결합니다. 또한, 80억 달러 이상의 거래를 처리한 Escrow.com과 호주 최대의 중량 화물 운송 마켓플레이스인 Loadshift를 소유하고 있습니다.
ADR 프로그램은 미국 투자자들이 달러로 거래할 수 있도록 하여 외환 복잡성을 제거함으로써 Freelancer에 대한 미국 내 투자를 간소화하는 것을 목표로 합니다. Deutsche Bank가 ADR 발행, 취소, 보유자 명부 관리, 배당금 분배 및 주주 투표 절차를 담당합니다.
Freelancer Limited (OTCQX:FRLCY) a lancé un programme sponsorisé d’American Depositary Receipt (ADR) de niveau 1 avec Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. Les ADR seront négociés sur le marché OTC américain, chaque ADR représentant 100 actions ordinaires de Freelancer Limited.
En tant que plus grande plateforme mondiale de freelancing et de crowdsourcing, Freelancer connecte plus de 80 millions d’utilisateurs enregistrés à travers plus de 25 millions de projets. La société possède également Escrow.com, qui a traité plus de 8 milliards de dollars américains en transactions, ainsi que Loadshift, le plus grand marché australien de transport lourd.
Le programme ADR vise à faciliter l’investissement américain dans Freelancer en permettant la négociation en dollars américains et en éliminant les complexités liées au change. Deutsche Bank gérera l’émission et l’annulation des ADR, le registre des détenteurs, la distribution des dividendes et les processus de vote des actionnaires.
Freelancer Limited (OTCQX:FRLCY) hat ein gesponsertes Level-1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR)-Programm mit der Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas gestartet. Die ADRs werden am US-OTC-Markt gehandelt, wobei jedes ADR 100 Stammaktien von Freelancer Limited repräsentiert.
Als der weltweit größte Marktplatz für Freelancing und Crowdsourcing verbindet Freelancer über 80 Millionen registrierte Nutzer in mehr als 25 Millionen Projekten. Das Unternehmen besitzt außerdem Escrow.com, das Transaktionen im Wert von über 8 Milliarden US-Dollar abgewickelt hat, sowie Loadshift, Australiens größten Marktplatz für Schwerlasttransporte.
Das ADR-Programm soll US-Investitionen in Freelancer vereinfachen, indem es den Handel in US-Dollar ermöglicht und Wechselkurskomplikationen beseitigt. Die Deutsche Bank übernimmt die Verwaltung der ADR-Ausgabe, -Stornierung, das Register der Inhaber, die Dividendenverteilung sowie die Aktionärsabstimmungen.
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- Enhanced accessibility for U.S. investors through ADR program
- Large user base of 80 million registered users across 25 million projects
- Ownership of Escrow.com with over US$8 billion in processed transactions
- Simplified trading process for international investors through U.S. dollar transactions
The world’s largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace – available to more traders through simplified exchange.
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 17, 2025 / Freelancer Limited (ASX:FLN)(OTCQX:FRLCY), the world’s largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace, is excited to announce the launch of its sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program, administered by Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. The ADRs will trade on the U.S. over-the-counter (OTC) market under the ticker symbol FRLCY, with each ADR representing 100 ordinary shares of Freelancer Limited (Ratio: 100:1).
This strategic initiative enables U.S. investors to seamlessly invest in Freelancer Limited, a thirteen-time Webby Award-winning platform that connects over 80 million registered users across more than 25 million projects in diverse fields such as website development, marketing, astrophysics, and aerospace engineering. The ADR program simplifies cross-border investment by allowing trading in U.S. dollars, eliminating the complexities of foreign exchange and international markets.
“We are thrilled to launch our ADR program with Deutsche Bank, opening new opportunities for U.S. investors and our 82 million customers to participate in Freelancer’s growth,” said Matt Barrie, CEO of Freelancer Limited. “This milestone enhances our global accessibility and supports our mission to empower entrepreneurs and businesses worldwide through our innovative marketplace.”
Deutsche Bank, as the depositary bank, will manage the issuance and cancellation of ADRs, maintain the ADR holder register, distribute dividends in U.S. dollars (if applicable), and facilitate shareholder voting processes. The program is designed to align with Freelancer’s commitment to transparency and investor engagement.
Freelancer Limited also owns Escrow.com, the leading provider of secure online payments with over US
For more information about Freelancer Limited’s ADR program, contact Deutsche Bank’s ADR broker services at +1 212 250 9100 (New York) or +44 207 547 6500 (London), or visit www.adr.db.com. To learn more about Freelancer, visit www.freelancer.com.
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Brent O’Halloran
Director of Communications
press@freelancer.com | +61 415 548 198
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About Freelancer
Thirteen-time Webby award-winning Freelancer is the world’s largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace by total number of users and projects posted. More than 80 million registered users have posted over 25 million projects and contests to date in over 3,000 areas as diverse as website development, logo design, marketing, copywriting, astrophysics, aerospace engineering and manufacturing. Freelancer owns Escrow.com, the leading provider of secure online payments and online transaction management for consumers and businesses on the Internet with over US
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FAQ
What is the ADR ratio for Freelancer Limited (FRLCY) shares?
Each Freelancer Limited ADR (FRLCY) represents 100 ordinary shares of the company, trading on the U.S. OTC market.
How many registered users does Freelancer Limited have in 2025?
Freelancer Limited has over 80 million registered users across more than 25 million projects in various fields including website development, marketing, astrophysics, and aerospace engineering.
What companies does Freelancer Limited own besides its main platform?
Freelancer Limited owns Escrow.com, which has processed over US$8 billion in transactions, and Loadshift, Australia’s largest heavy haulage freight marketplace.
Who is managing Freelancer Limited’s ADR program?
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas is managing Freelancer Limited’s sponsored Level 1 ADR program, handling issuance, cancellation, holder register, and dividend distribution.
How can investors contact Freelancer Limited’s ADR services?
Investors can contact Deutsche Bank’s ADR broker services at +1 212 250 9100 (New York) or +44 207 547 6500 (London), or visit www.adr.db.com.
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