IIROC Trading Halt - LB.PR.J, LYD.R

TORONTO, March 17, 2016 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by IIROC:

Company: Laurentian Bank of Canada NON-CUMULATIVE CLASS A PREFERRED SHARES, SERIES 15

TSX Symbol: LB.PR.J

Reason: Pending Closing

Halt Time (ET): 7:57 AM ET

Company: Lydian International Limited Subscription Receipts

TSX Symbol: LYD.R

Reason: Pending Closing

Halt Time (ET): 7:57 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.