Alberta Securities Commission finds former Target CEO breached securities laws
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What happened
An Alberta Securities Commission panel found that Shahin Mottahed, former CEO of Target Corporation, breached Alberta securities laws and perpetrated fraud on investors. Between October 2019 and February 2021, Mottahed diverted nearly $2.3 million from Target Corporation to Performance CBD Brands Corp., a private venture he controlled. He concealed this diversion by causing Target Corporation to issue false or misleading disclosure documents, including financial statements and news releases.
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Why it matters
The regulatory finding involves a former CEO diverting corporate funds and misleading the capital market through false disclosures. The proceeding will now move into a second phase to determine what sanctions or cost recovery orders should be made against Mottahed.
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Who's involved
- Alberta Securities CommissionRegulatory agency administering Alberta’s securities laws
- Target CorporationAmerican retailer subject to securities law regulation by the Alberta Securities Commission
Who could feel it
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- Target CorporationSpeculative
Target Corporation might face increased liability costs or reduced investor confidence due to the regulatory finding of fraud and misleading disclosures.
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The entities involved
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Target Corporation
American retailer and supermarket chain
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Alberta Securities Commission
Canadian securities regulatory body