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Valeant Pharmaceuticals directors, CEO ordered to cease trading shares by Quebec securities regulator

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc's directors and key officers have received a cease-trade order by the securities regulator in Quebec.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc’s directors and key officers have received a cease-trade order through the securities regulator in the Canadian province of Quebec, around the company’s request, Valeant said on Thursday.

In another statement, the Autorit Des Marches Financiers (AMF) said an order against trading shares becomes effective Thursday and it is in place for 15 days. Contained in the order are Leader Mike Pearson, Chief Financial Officer Robert Rosiello and board member Bill Ackman.

The order states that AMF intends to issue a new order if Valeant does not make filings by April 15.

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