OSC extends cease trade order for Sino-Forest

On October 26, 2012, counsel submitted to the OSC that the General Cease Trade Order should be extended, and counsel for Sino-Forest consented to the extension of the General Cease Trade Order until January 21, 2013.

The OSC’s investigation into Sino-Forest is ongoing.

The regulator has accused the company and several former executives of lying to investors and attempting to mislead investigators.

The allegations have not been proven in court.

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