IIROC Trading Halt - HCG; SHU; HSM.S

TORONTO, April 18, 2016 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by IIROC:

Company: Home Capital Group Inc.

TSX Symbol: HCG (all issues)

Reason: Pending News

Halt Time (ET): 8:05 AM ET

 

Company: Sphere FTSE US Sustainable Yield Index ETF

TSX Symbol: SHU

Reason: Pending Closing

Halt Time (ET): 8:04 AM ET

 

Company: Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. Reg S Shares

TSX Symbol: HSM.S

Reason: Pending Closing

Halt Time (ET): 8:03 AM ET

IIROC can make a decision to impose a temporary suspension (halt) of trading in a security of a publicly-listed company. Trading halts are implemented to ensure a fair and orderly market. IIROC is the national self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada.

SOURCE Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) - Halts/Resumptions

For further information: IIROC Inquiries 1-877-442-4322 (Option 2) - Please note that IIROC is not able to provide any additional information regarding a specific trading halt. Information is limited to general enquiries only.