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Self-Regulatory Organizations; BATS Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change to Change the Name of BATS Holdings, Inc.
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- 12/29/2008
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- Document Citation:
- 73 FR 79524
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- 79524-79525 (2 pages)
- Agency/Docket Numbers:
- Release No. 34-59114
- File No. SR-BATS-2008-013
- Document Number:
- E8-30788
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- I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change
- II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change
- A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change
- 1. Purpose
- 2. Statutory Basis
- B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of Burden on Competition
- C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments Regarding the Proposed Rule Changes Received From Members, Participants or Others
- III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Changes and Timing for Commission Action
- IV. Solicitation of Comments
- Electronic Comments
- Paper Comments
- Footnotes
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Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”),[1] and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,[2] notice is hereby given that on December 11, 2008, BATS Exchange, Inc. (“BATS” or the “Exchange”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. BATS has designated the proposed rule change as one being concerned solely with the administration of the Exchange pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act [3] and Rule 19b-4(f)(3) thereunder,[4] which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change
The Exchange proposes to amend: (i) Its Rule 2.10, (ii) the Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Exchange, (iii) the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of BATS Holdings, Inc., (iv) the Amended and Restated Bylaws of BATS Holdings, Inc., and (v) the Investor Rights Agreement of BATS Holdings, Inc. (collectively, the “Operative Documents”) to change the name of BATS Holdings, Inc. to BATS Global Markets, Inc.
The text of the proposed rule change is available at the Exchange's Web site at http://www.batstrading.com, at the principal office of the Exchange, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room.
II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change
In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in Sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant parts of such statements.
A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change
1. Purpose
The Exchange proposes to amend the Operative Documents to change the name of BATS Holdings, Inc., and references thereto, to BATS Global Markets, Inc. In connection with the filing of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation reflecting the name change, certain additional changes have been made to comply with Delaware Corporate law. In addition, the address listed for BATS Global Markets, Inc. in the Investor Rights Agreement has been updated to reflect a new location.
The name change from BATS Holdings, Inc. to BATS Global Markets, Inc. is a non-substantive change. No changes to the ownership or structure of the Exchange or BATS Holdings, Inc. have taken place.
2. Statutory Basis
The Exchange believes the proposal is consistent with the requirements of the Start Printed Page 79525Act and the rules and regulations thereunder that are applicable to a national securities exchange, and, in particular, with the requirements of Section 6(b).[5] In particular, for the reasons described above, the proposed change is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,[6] because it would promote just and equitable principles of trade, remove impediments to, and perfect the mechanism of, a free and open market and a national market system, and, in general, protect investors and the public interest.
B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of Burden on Competition
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change imposes any burden on competition.
C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments Regarding the Proposed Rule Changes Received From Members, Participants or Others
No written comments were solicited or received.
III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Changes and Timing for Commission Action
Because it is concerned solely with the administration of the Exchange, the foregoing proposed rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act [7] and Rule 19b-4(f)(3) thereunder.[8] At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission may summarily abrogate such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
IV. Solicitation of Comments
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
Electronic Comments
- Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
- Send an e-mail to rule-comments@sec.gov. Please include File Number SR-BATS-2008-013 on the subject line.
Paper Comments
- Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090.
All submissions should refer to File Number SR-BATS-2008-013. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of BATS. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-BATS-2008-013 and should be submitted on or before January 20, 2009.
Start SignatureFor the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.[9]
Florence E. Harmon,
Acting Secretary.
Footnotes
1. 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
Back to Citation2. 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
Back to Citation3. 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
Back to Citation4. 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6) [sic].
Back to Citation5. 15 U.S.C. 78(f)(b).
Back to Citation6. 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
Back to Citation7. 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
Back to Citation8. 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(3).
Back to Citation9. 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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