September 23, 2013

Montréal - The publication of this news release constitutes the method of service authorized by the Bureau de décision et de révision (the Bureau) of a decision related to the matter of Carrefour in respect of Gérald Parkin.

On September 18, 2013, at the request of the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), the Bureau extended by 120 days the freeze order initially issued on December 7, 2009 in the matter of Carrefour. This extension applies to the following companies and individuals: Normand Bouchard,¹ Mario Dumais, Tri Minh Huynh, Mario Paquin,² Gérald Parkin, Gia Tuong Quan, Thinh Tuong Quan (also known as Jacky Quan), Bartelomeo Torino, Richard Tremblay, Claude Valade,³ Serge Belval and 9175-9704 Québec inc., operating as Investissement Max.

See decision 2009-041-023 (pdf - 3 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on September 19, 2013 (in French only).

The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) is the regulatory and oversight body for Québec's financial sector.

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¹ Respondent Normand Bouchard should not be confused with Normand Bouchard of Bouchard, Gratton, Beaudoin et Associés inc. and Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc. in Brossard, holder of certificate No. 104 223, or Normen Bouchard of Services financiers Normen Bouchard inc. in Québec City, holder of certificate No. 104 225, who are not affected by the decision.
² Respondent Mario Paquin should not be confused with Mario Paquin of Aon Parizeau inc. in Sherbrooke, holder of certificate No. 125 829, who is not affected by the decision.
³ Respondent Claude Valade should not be confused with Claude Valade of Primerica Financial Services Ltd. and PFSL Investments Canada Ltd. in Blainville, holder of certificate no. 162 214, who is not affected by the decision.