Issuer Delisting; Notice of Application of American Vanguard Corporation To Withdraw Its Common Stock, $.10 Par Value, From Listing and Registration on the American Stock Exchange LLC, 11690 [E6-3265]

Download as PDF 11690 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 8, 2006 / Notices Please direct your written comments to R. Corey Booth, Director/Chief Information Officer, Office of Information Technology, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549. Dated: February 28, 2006. Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–3281 Filed 3–7–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P Electronic Comments SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [File No. 1–13795] Issuer Delisting; Notice of Application of American Vanguard Corporation To Withdraw Its Common Stock, $.10 Par Value, From Listing and Registration on the American Stock Exchange LLC March 2, 2006. erjones on PROD1PC68 with NOTICES obligation to be registered under Section 12(b) of the Act.3 Any interested person may, on or before March 27, 2006, comment on the facts bearing upon whether the application has been made in accordance with the rules of Amex, and what terms, if any, should be imposed by the Commission for the protection of investors. All comment letters may be submitted by either of the following methods: On February 27, 2006, American Vanguard Corporation, a Delaware corporation (‘‘Issuer’’), filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to Section 12(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 12d2–2(d) thereunder,2 to withdraw its common stock, $.10 par value (‘‘Security’’), from listing and registration on the American Stock Exchange LLC (‘‘Amex’’). On January 20, 2006, the Board of Directors (‘‘Board’’) of the Issuer unanimously approved resolutions to withdraw the Security from listing on Amex and to list the Security on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (‘‘NYSE’’). The Issuer stated that the Board determined it is in the best interest of the Issuer to list the Security on NYSE because: (1) NYSE’s specialist system, which serves to control intraday price volatility, (2) NYSE’s proposed hybrid trading platform, which permits speed, but also serves to arrive at the best available trading price; and (3) to avoid direct and indirect costs and the division of the market resulting from dual listing on Amex and NYSE. The Issuer stated in its application that it has met the requirements of Amex Rule 18 by complying with all applicable laws in effect in the State of Delaware, in which it is incorporated, and providing written notice of withdrawal to Amex. The Issuer’s application relates solely to the withdrawal of the Security from listing on Amex, and shall not affect its continued listing on NYSE or its • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/delist.shtml); or • Send an e-mail to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include the File Number 1–13795 or; Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. All submissions should refer to File Number 1–13795. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help us 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 (https://www.sec.gov/rules/delist.shtml). Comments are also available for public inspection and copying in the Commission’s Public Reference Room. All comments received will be posted without change; we do not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. The Commission, based on the information submitted to it, will issue an order granting the application after the date mentioned above, unless the Commission determines to order a hearing on the matter. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.4 Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–3265 Filed 3–7–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [File No. 1–13810] Issuer Delisting; Notice of Application of Socket Communications Inc. To Withdraw Its Common Stock, $.001 Par Value, From Listing and Registration on the Pacific Exchange, Inc. March 2, 2006. On February 23, 2006, Socket Communications Inc., a Delaware corporation, (‘‘Issuer’’), filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to Section 12(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 12d2–2(d) thereunder,2 to withdraw its common stock, $.001 par value (‘‘Security’’), from listing and registration on the Pacific Exchange, Inc. (‘‘PCX’’). On January 26, 2006, the Board of Directors (‘‘Board’’) of the Issuer approved the delisting of the Security from listing and registration on PCX. The Issuer stated that the reason to withdraw the Security from PCX is that the Security is presently dual-listed on the Nasdaq National Market System (‘‘Nasdaq’’) and PCX. The Issuer believes that it no longer needs or benefits from the dual listing. The Issuer stated in its application that it has complied with PCX rules by providing PCX with the required documents governing the withdrawal of securities from listing and registration on PCX. The Issuer’s application relates solely to withdrawal of the Security from listing on PCX and from registration under Section 12(b) of the Act,3 and shall not affect its obligation to be registered under Section 12(g) of the Act.4 Any interested person may, on or before March 27, 2006 comment on the facts bearing upon whether the application has been made in accordance with the rules of PCX, and what terms, if any, should be imposed by the Commission for the protection of investors. All comment letters may be submitted by either of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/delist.shtml); or 15 U.S.C. 78l(d). CFR 240.12d2–2(d). 3 15 U.S.C. 781(b). 4 15 U.S.C. 781(g). 1 2 17 1 15 2 17 3 15 U.S.C. 78l(d). CFR 240.12d2–2(d). 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 8, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 11690]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-3265]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[File No. 1-13795]


Issuer Delisting; Notice of Application of American Vanguard 
Corporation To Withdraw Its Common Stock, $.10 Par Value, From Listing 
and Registration on the American Stock Exchange LLC

March 2, 2006.
    On February 27, 2006, American Vanguard Corporation, a Delaware 
corporation (``Issuer''), filed an application with the Securities and 
Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to Section 12(d) of the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 12d2-2(d) 
thereunder,\2\ to withdraw its common stock, $.10 par value 
(``Security''), from listing and registration on the American Stock 
Exchange LLC (``Amex'').
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78l(d).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(d).
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    On January 20, 2006, the Board of Directors (``Board'') of the 
Issuer unanimously approved resolutions to withdraw the Security from 
listing on Amex and to list the Security on the New York Stock 
Exchange, Inc. (``NYSE''). The Issuer stated that the Board determined 
it is in the best interest of the Issuer to list the Security on NYSE 
because: (1) NYSE's specialist system, which serves to control intraday 
price volatility, (2) NYSE's proposed hybrid trading platform, which 
permits speed, but also serves to arrive at the best available trading 
price; and (3) to avoid direct and indirect costs and the division of 
the market resulting from dual listing on Amex and NYSE.
    The Issuer stated in its application that it has met the 
requirements of Amex Rule 18 by complying with all applicable laws in 
effect in the State of Delaware, in which it is incorporated, and 
providing written notice of withdrawal to Amex.
    The Issuer's application relates solely to the withdrawal of the 
Security from listing on Amex, and shall not affect its continued 
listing on NYSE or its obligation to be registered under Section 12(b) 
of the Act.\3\
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    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 781(b).
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    Any interested person may, on or before March 27, 2006, comment on 
the facts bearing upon whether the application has been made in 
accordance with the rules of Amex, and what terms, if any, should be 
imposed by the Commission for the protection of investors. All comment 
letters may be submitted by either of the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (https://
www.sec.gov/rules/delist.shtml); or
     Send an e-mail to rule-comments@sec.gov. Please include 
the File Number 1-13795 or;

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris, 
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20549-1090.
    All submissions should refer to File Number 1-13795. This file 
number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To 
help us 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 (https://www.sec.gov/rules/delist.shtml). 
Comments are also available for public inspection and copying in the 
Commission's Public Reference Room. All comments received will be 
posted without change; we do not edit personal identifying information 
from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to 
make available publicly.
    The Commission, based on the information submitted to it, will 
issue an order granting the application after the date mentioned above, 
unless the Commission determines to order a hearing on the matter.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, 
pursuant to delegated authority.\4\
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    \4\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(1).
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Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E6-3265 Filed 3-7-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8010-01-P

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