IIROC Trading Halt - HRP

VANCOUVER, Dec. 23, 2013 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by IIROC:

Company: HRT Participacoes E.M Petroleo S.A

TSX-Venture Symbol: HRP

Reason: Pending Company Contact

Halt Time (ET): 09:12

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)

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.