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., 11690-11691 [E6-3266]

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). VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:53 Mar 07, 2006 4 17 Jkt 208001 PO 00000 U.S.C. 781(b). CFR 200.30–3(a)(1). Frm 00118 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\08MRN1.SGM 08MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 8, 2006 / Notices • Send an e-mail to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include the File Number 1–13810 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 1–13810. 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.5 Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–3266 Filed 3–7–06; 8:45 am] the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. On February 24, 2006, CBOE filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. On February 28, 2006, CBOE withdrew Amendment No. 1 and filed Amendment No. 2 to the proposed rule change.3 CBOE has designated this proposal as non-controversial under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act 4 and Rule 19b–4(f)(6) thereunder,5 which renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons. I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange proposes to amend its rules relating to the implementation of the PAR Official program to extend the deadline for implementation to March 24, 2006. In addition, the Exchange proposes to amend and re-issue regulatory circular RG05–116, DPM Obligations Until the Implementation of the PAR Official Program, to incorporate the revised deadline. The text of the proposed rule change follows, with additions in italics and deletions in [brackets]. The text of the proposed regulatory circular is available at CBOE’s Web site (https://www.cboe.org/ legal/default.aspx), at CBOE’s principal office, and at the Commission’s Public Reference Room. BILLING CODE 8010–01–P Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Rules [Release No. 34–53393; File No. SR–CBOE– 2006–18] Rule 7.12. PAR Official * * * * * (a)–(e). No Change. .01 The Exchange shall assign a PAR Official to all applicable trading stations on or before [February 16] March 24, 2006. * * * * * March 1, 2006. erjones on PROD1PC68 with NOTICES Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change and Amendment No. 2 Thereto Relating to Implementation of the PAR Official Program Rule 8.85. DPM Obligations Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on February 17, 2006, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (‘‘Exchange’’ or ‘‘CBOE’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) 5 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(1). U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 1 15 VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:53 Mar 07, 2006 Jkt 208001 * * * Interpretations and Policies: (a)–(d). No Change. (e) Requirement to Own Membership. Each DPM organization shall own at least one Exchange membership for each trading location in which the 3 In Amendment No. 2, CBOE resubmitted Exhibit 1, the Exchange’s draft Notice of Proposed Rule Change, in order to replace a corrupted version of that document submitted with the original filing. 4 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii). 5 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). PO 00000 Frm 00119 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11691 organization serves as a DPM. For purposes of this Rule, a trading location is defined as any separate identifiable unit of a DPM organization that applies for and is allocated option classes by the appropriate Allocation Committee. An Exchange membership shall include a transferable regular membership or a Chicago Board of Trade full membership that has effectively been exercised pursuant to Article Fifth(b) of the Certificate of Incorporation. The same Exchange membership(s) may not be used to satisfy this ownership requirement for different DPM organizations or different trading locations operated by the same DPM organization. A DPM organization shall be exempt from the membership requirement under Rule 8.85(e) for the period of November 18, 2005 to [February 16] March 24, 2006 if the DPM organization falls out of compliance with Rule 8.85(e) because the Exchange membership used to satisfy Rule 8.85(e) was, at the time the DPM organization fell out of compliance with Rule 8.85(e), held by an individual whose affiliation with the DPM organization has been terminated as a result of the implementation of Rule 7.12. * * * Interpretations and Policies .01–.03 No Change. * * * * * 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 aspects of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose The purpose of this proposed rule change is to extend the Exchange’s deadline for assigning a PAR Official to all applicable trading stations from February 16, 2006 to March 24, 2006.6 On November 18, 2005 (‘‘approval date’’), the Commission approved 6 See CBOE Rule 7.12, Interpretation and Policy .01. E:\FR\FM\08MRN1.SGM 08MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 8, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11690-11691]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-3266]


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[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'').
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    \1 \ 15 U.S.C. 78l(d).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(d).
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    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\
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    \3\ 15 U.S.C. 781(b).
    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 781(g).
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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 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

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     Send an e-mail to rule-comments@sec.gov. Please include 
the File Number 1-13810 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 1-13810. 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.\5\
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    \5\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(1).
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Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E6-3266 Filed 3-7-06; 8:45 am]
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