IIROC Trading Halt - AET.DB, AET.DB.A

TORONTO, Jan. 4, 2016 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by IIROC:

Company: Argent Energy Trust

TSX Symbol:
AET.DB
6.00% subordinated unsecured convertible debentures due June 30, 2018

Reason: Dissemination

Halt Time (ET): 8:29 AM ET

Company: Argent Energy Trust

TSX Symbol:
AET.DB.A
6.50% subordinated unsecured convertible debentures due December 30, 2018

Reason: Dissemination

Halt Time (ET): 8:31 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.