Pocoyo creator, Zinkia, has fulfilled all initial requirements, allowing the Spanish brand development, production and management business to get a step closer to joining the Mercado Alternativo Bursatil, Spain's alternative stock market.

If within the next 10 days, Zinkia gains the approval of MAB's board of directors, the company will be the first to join MAB in the growth companies sector.

"After a very thorough investigation into Zinkia's current business operation and its future strategy, we are delighted to receive a positive response at this important stage of the MAB application process," says José María Castillejo, president of Zinkia.