L Capital Partners SBIC, L.P.; Notice Seeking Exemption Under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act, Conflicts of Interest, 71595 [E5-6633]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 228 / Tuesday, November 29, 2005 / Notices securities exchange.28 In particular, the Commission finds that the proposal is consistent with section 6(b)(1) of the Act,29 which requires a national securities exchange to be so organized and have the capacity to be able to carry out the purposes of the Act and to enforce compliance by its members and persons associated with its members with the provisions of the Act, the rules or regulations thereunder, and the rules of the exchange. The Commission also finds that the proposal is consistent with section 6(b)(5) of the Act,30 which requires, among other things, that the rules of an exchange be designed to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to facilitate transactions in securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanisms of a free and open market and a national market system, and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest. Pursuant to section 19(b)(2) of the Act,31 the Commission may not approve any proposed rule change, or amendment thereto, prior to the thirtieth day after the date of publication of the notice thereof, unless the Commission find good cause for so doing. The Commission hereby finds good cause for approving the proposed rule change prior to the thirtieth day after publishing notice thereof in the Federal Register pursuant to section 19(b)(2) of the Act.32 The Commission believes that the requested extensions are consistent with the terms and conditions set forth in the Order Approving SR–PCX–2005–90, and notes that in its filing, PCX represented that accelerated effectiveness of the proposed rule change before the expiration of the pilot approvals would provide continuity of Archipelago’s operation of the ATS OTC Function and DOT Function. The Commission also notes that the proposed changes are extensions of exceptions that the Commission approved on a pilot basis in the Order Approving SR–PCX–2005– 90 and, as such, do not raise any new or novel issues. The pilots are both currently set to expire on November 25, 2005. Permitting PCX to extend the pilots will permit Archipelago to avoid disruption of its operation of the ATS OTC Function and the DOT Function. Furthermore, the Commission notes that after the publication of the pilot approvals in the Federal Register, the 28 In approving the proposed rule change, the Commission has considered its impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). 29 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(1). 30 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). 31 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 32 Id. VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:13 Nov 28, 2005 Jkt 208001 Commission did not receive any comment with respect to Archipelago’s ownership and operation of the ATS OTC Function of Arca Trading and the DOT Function of Archipelago Securities. For the foregoing reasons, the Commission finds that the proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the Act the rules and regulations thereunder, and finds that good cause exists to accelerate approval of the proposed rule change, pursuant to section 19(b)(2) of the Act.33 V. Conclusion It Is Therefore Ordered, pursuant to section 19(b)(2) of the Act,34 that the proposed rule change (SR–PCX–2005– 125) is approved on an accelerated basis. Specifically, a permanent exception for the ATS OTC Function of Arca Trading is approved; and the exception for the DOT Function of Archipelago Securities is approved on a pilot basis until the closing date of the Proposed Archipelago NYSE Merger. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.35 Jonathan G. Katz, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–6624 Filed 11–28–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION [License No. 02/72–0634] L Capital Partners SBIC, L.P.; Notice Seeking Exemption Under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act, Conflicts of Interest Notice is hereby given that L Capital Partners SBIC, L.P., 10 East 53rd Street, 37th Floor, New York, New York 10022, a Federal Licensee under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended (‘‘the Act’’), in connection with the financing of a small concern, has sought an exemption under section 312 of the Act and section 107.730, Financings which Constitute Conflicts of Interest of the Small Business Administration (‘‘SBA’’) rules and regulations (13 CFR 107.730 (2002)). L Capital Partners SBIC, L.P. proposes to purchase preferred securities issued by Sceptor Industries, Inc., 8301 State Line Road, Suite 101, Kansas City, MO 64114 (‘‘Sceptor’’). The financing will enable Sceptor to expand its scope of licensed technology and intellectual property 33 Id. 34 Id. 35 17 PO 00000 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). Frm 00137 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 71595 which will better position Sceptor to obtain growth capital. The financing is brought within the purview of Sec. 107.730(a)(1) of the Regulations because Shalom Equity Fund Limited, an Associate of L Capital Partners SBIC, L.P. owns 42% of the existing and outstanding stock of Sceptor. Therefore, this transaction is considered a financing of an Associate requiring prior SBA approval. Notice is hereby given that any interested person may submit written comments on the transaction, within 15 days of the date of this publication, to the Associate Administrator for Investment, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416. Dated: November 22, 2005. Jaime Guzman-Fournier, Associate Administrator, for Investment. [FR Doc. E5–6633 Filed 11–28–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Small Business Size Standards: Waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice of intent to terminate waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule for Commercial Cooking Equipment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is considering terminating the waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule for Commercial Cooking Equipment based on our recent discovery of a small business manufacturer for this class of products. Terminating this waiver will require recipients of contracts set aside for small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, or SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program to provide the products of small business manufacturers or processors on such contracts. DATES: Comments and sources must be submitted on or before December 12, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edith Butler, Program Analyst, by telephone at (202) 619–0422; by FAX at (202) 481–1788; or by e-mail at edith.butler@sba.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 8(a)(17) of the Small Business Act (Act), 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17), requires that recipients of Federal contracts set aside for small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, or SBA’s 8(a) Business Development E:\FR\FM\29NON1.SGM 29NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 228 (Tuesday, November 29, 2005)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E5-6633]


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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

[License No. 02/72-0634]


L Capital Partners SBIC, L.P.; Notice Seeking Exemption Under 
Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act, Conflicts of Interest

    Notice is hereby given that L Capital Partners SBIC, L.P., 10 East 
53rd Street, 37th Floor, New York, New York 10022, a Federal Licensee 
under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended (``the 
Act''), in connection with the financing of a small concern, has sought 
an exemption under section 312 of the Act and section 107.730, 
Financings which Constitute Conflicts of Interest of the Small Business 
Administration (``SBA'') rules and regulations (13 CFR 107.730 (2002)). 
L Capital Partners SBIC, L.P. proposes to purchase preferred securities 
issued by Sceptor Industries, Inc., 8301 State Line Road, Suite 101, 
Kansas City, MO 64114 (``Sceptor''). The financing will enable Sceptor 
to expand its scope of licensed technology and intellectual property 
which will better position Sceptor to obtain growth capital.
    The financing is brought within the purview of Sec. 107.730(a)(1) 
of the Regulations because Shalom Equity Fund Limited, an Associate of 
L Capital Partners SBIC, L.P. owns 42% of the existing and outstanding 
stock of Sceptor.
    Therefore, this transaction is considered a financing of an 
Associate requiring prior SBA approval.
    Notice is hereby given that any interested person may submit 
written comments on the transaction, within 15 days of the date of this 
publication, to the Associate Administrator for Investment, U.S. Small 
Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416.

    Dated: November 22, 2005.
Jaime Guzman-Fournier,
Associate Administrator, for Investment.
[FR Doc. E5-6633 Filed 11-28-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8025-01-P
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