Self-Regulatory Organizations; C2 Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change in Connection With a Proposed Corporate Transaction Involving CBOE Holdings, Inc. and Bats Global Markets, Inc., 80132-80134 [2016-27372]

Download as PDF 80132 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 220 / Tuesday, November 15, 2016 / Notices Finally, the Exchange represents that it has an adequate surveillance program in place to detect manipulative trading in RealDay Options. The Exchange believes that by initially limiting RealDay Options to only SPY, it will reduce the chances of manipulation due to the robust market and liquidity in SPY. The Exchange also represents that it has the necessary systems capacity to support the new options series; and as stated in the filing, the Exchange has rules in place designed to protect public customer trading. B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange notes that the proposed rule change will facilitate the listing and trading of a novel option product that will enhance competition among market participants, to the benefit of investors and the marketplace. C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others The Exchange has neither solicited nor received comments on the proposed rule change. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action Within 45 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register or within such longer period (i) as the Commission may designate up to 90 days of such date if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or (ii) as to which the self-regulatory organization consents, the Commission will: (A) by order approve or disapprove the proposed rule change, or (B) institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved. mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES 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: • Send an email to rule-comments@ sec.gov. Please include File Number SR– BOX–2016–50 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–BOX-2016–50. This file number should be included on the subject line if email 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 (https://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 Web site viewing and printing in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549 on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. 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–BOX– 2016–50 and should be submitted on or before December 6, 2016. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.43 Brent J. Fields, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–27363 Filed 11–14–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:00 Nov 11, 2016 Jkt 241001 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–79267; File No. SR–C2– 2016–022] Self-Regulatory Organizations; C2 Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change in Connection With a Proposed Corporate Transaction Involving CBOE Holdings, Inc. and Bats Global Markets, Inc. November 8, 2016. 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 November 4, 2016, C2 Options Exchange, Incorporated (the ‘‘Exchange’’ or ‘‘C2’’) 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. 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 submits this rule filing in connection with a proposed corporate transaction (the ‘‘Transaction’’) involving its ultimate parent company, CBOE Holdings, Inc. (‘‘CBOE Holdings’’), two wholly owned subsidiaries of CBOE Holdings, CBOE Corporation and CBOE V, LLC (‘‘CBOE V’’), and Bats Global Markets, Inc. (‘‘BGM’’). BGM is the ultimate parent company of Bats BZX Exchange, Inc. (‘‘Bats BZX’’), Bats BYX Exchange, Inc. (‘‘Bats BYX’’), Bats EDGX Exchange, Inc. (‘‘Bats EDGX’’), and Bats EDGA Exchange, Inc. (‘‘Bats EDGA’’ and, together with Bats BZX, Bats BYX, and Bats EDGX, the ‘‘Bats Exchanges’’). Upon completion of the Transaction (the ‘‘Closing’’), CBOE Holdings will become the ultimate parent of the Bats Exchanges. On September 25, 2016, CBOE Holdings, CBOE Corporation, CBOE V, and BGM entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, as it may be amended from time to time (the ‘‘Merger Agreement’’). In connection with the Transaction, the Exchange seeks the Commission’s approval of a provision in the Merger Agreement regarding the composition of the CBOE Holdings Board of Directors (‘‘CBOE Holdings Board’’) upon the Closing. There are no 1 15 43 17 PO 00000 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). Frm 00118 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2 17 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. E:\FR\FM\15NON1.SGM 15NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 220 / Tuesday, November 15, 2016 / Notices proposed changes to Exchange rules or governing documents of CBOE Holdings or the Exchange. 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 the Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose The Exchange submits this filing for Commission approval of a provision in the Merger Agreement regarding the composition of the CBOE Holdings Board upon Closing. Other than as described herein, the Exchange will continue to conduct its regulated activities (including operating and regulating its market and Trading Permit Holders) in essentially the same manner it conducts them today, and will not make any changes to its regulated activities in connection with the Transaction. The Exchange is not proposing any amendments to its trading and regulatory rules or organizational and governance documents at this time. If the Exchange determines to make any such changes, it will submit rule filings to the Commission proposing such changes to the extent required by the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder. mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES Current Corporate Structures Each of C2 and Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (‘‘CBOE’’ and, together with the Exchange, the ‘‘CBOE Exchanges’’) is a Delaware corporation that is a national securities exchange registered with the Commission pursuant to Section 6(a) of the Act.3 Each CBOE Exchange is a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of CBOE Holdings, a publicly traded Delaware corporation. CBOE V is a Delaware limited liability company and direct, wholly owned subsidiary of CBOE Holdings, which currently has no 3 15 U.S.C. 78f(a). VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:00 Nov 11, 2016 Jkt 241001 material assets and conducts no operations. Each Bats Exchange is a Delaware corporation that is a national securities exchange registered with the Commission pursuant to Section 6(a) of the Act.4 BGM is a publicly traded Delaware corporation and the ultimate parent of the Bats Exchanges. The Transaction Pursuant to and subject to the terms of the Merger Agreement, at the Closing, among other things, each share of BGM common stock (whether voting or nonvoting) issued and outstanding (other than shares owned by CBOE Holdings, BGM or any of their respective subsidiaries, and certain shares held by BGM stockholders that are entitled to and properly demand appraisal rights) will be converted into the right to receive a particular number of shares of CBOE Holdings common stock, an amount of cash, or a combination of both, at the election of the holder of such share of BGM common stock. BGM will ultimately merge with and into CBOE Holdings’ wholly owned subsidiary CBOE V, at which time the separate existence of BGM will cease and CBOE V will be the surviving company. Post-Closing Corporate Structure As a result of the Transaction, CBOE Holdings will be the ultimate parent of the Bats Exchanges, each of which will continue to operate separately. CBOE Holdings will continue to be a publicly owned company and the ultimate parent of the CBOE Exchanges, each of which will continue to operate separately. Post-Closing CBOE Holdings Board In connection with the Transaction, CBOE Holdings agreed in the Merger Agreement to take all requisite actions so, as of the Closing, the CBOE Holdings Board will include three individuals designated by BGM who (1) are serving as BGM directors immediately prior to the Closing and (2) comply with the policies (including clarifications of the policies provided to BGM) of the Nominating and Governance Committee of the CBOE Holdings Board as in effect on the date of the Merger Agreement and previously provided to BGM (each of whom will be appointed to the CBOE Holdings Board as of the Closing). The CBOE Holdings Board currently consists of 14 directors.5 The Exchange expects 4 15 U.S.C. 78f(a). to the Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of CBOE Holdings (‘‘CBOE Holdings Certificate’’) and the Third Amended and Restated Bylaws of CBOE Holdings (‘‘CBOE Holdings Bylaws’’), the CBOE Holdings 5 Pursuant PO 00000 Frm 00119 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 80133 three current CBOE Holdings directors to resign effective prior to the Closing and the remaining CBOE Holdings directors to fill the vacancies created by those resignations with the three BGM directors designated by BGM.6 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to the Exchange and, in particular, the requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act.7 Specifically, the Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the Section 6(b)(5) 8 requirements that the rules of an exchange be designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in regulating, clearing, settling, processing information with respect to, and facilitating transactions in securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system, and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest. Additionally, the Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the Section 6(b)(5) 9 requirement that the rules of an exchange not be designed to permit unfair discrimination between customers, issuers, brokers, or dealers. The proposed rule change is consistent with CBOE Holdings’ organizational and governing documents previously filed with the Commission.10 The Exchange will continue to have the authority and ability to effectively fulfill its selfregulatory duties pursuant to the Act and the rules promulgated thereunder. CBOE Holdings’ governing documents will not change at the Closing and, therefore, will continue to include various provisions intended to protect and maintain the integrity of the selfregulatory functions of the Exchange. Additionally, the Commission will Board will consist of no less than 11 and no more than 23 directors, the exact number to be fixed by the CBOE Holdings Board from time to time pursuant to resolution adopted by the Board. See CBOE Holdings Certificate Article Seventh (b) and CBOE Holdings Bylaws Section 3.2. 6 See Sections 3.4 and 3.5 of the CBOE Holdings Bylaws. 7 15 U.S.C. 78f(b). 8 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). 9 Id. 10 See, e.g., Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 34–76282 (October 27, 2015), 80 FR 67464 (November 2, 2015) (SR–CBOE–2015–092); and 34– 76281 (October 27, 2015), 80 FR 67461 (November 2, 2015) (SR–C2–2015–022) (notices of filing and immediate effectiveness of recent proposed rule changes to amend the CBOE Holdings Certificate and Bylaws); see also supra notes 5 and 6. E:\FR\FM\15NON1.SGM 15NON1 80134 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 220 / Tuesday, November 15, 2016 / Notices continue to have regulatory authority over the Exchange, as is currently the case, as well as jurisdiction over CBOE Holdings with respect to activities related to the Exchange.11 The Exchange is proposing no changes to its existing operational and trading structure in connection with the Transaction. Upon Closing, the Exchange will operate in essentially the same manner as it operates today. Therefore, the Exchange believes it will continue to satisfy the requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to a national securities exchange. Electronic Comments B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition The Exchange does not believe the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The proposed rule change relates to the corporate governance of CBOE Holdings— specifically a change in composition of the CBOE Holdings Board in connection with a corporate transaction—and not the operations of the Exchange. This is not a competitive filing and, therefore, imposes no burden on competition. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–C2–2016–022. This file number should be included on the subject line if email 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 (https://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 Web site viewing and printing in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from ubmissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–C2– 2016–022, and should be submitted on or before December 6, 2016. C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others The Exchange neither solicited nor received comments on the proposed rule change. mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action Within 45 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register or within such longer period up to 90 days (i) as the Commission may designate if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or (ii) as to which the Exchange consents, the Commission will: A. By order approve or disapprove such proposed rule change, or B. institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved. 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: 11 See, e.g., CBOE Holdings Certificate Article Fourteenth. VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:00 Nov 11, 2016 Jkt 241001 • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or • Send an email to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File Number SR–C2–2016–022 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. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.12 Brent J. Fields, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–27372 Filed 11–14–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–79261; File No. SR–Phlx– 2016–110] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NASDAQ PHLX LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend Commentary .14 to Rule 3317 (Compliance With Regulation NMS Plan To Implement a Tick Size Pilot) November 8, 2016. 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 October 31, 2016, NASDAQ PHLX LLC (‘‘Phlx’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘SEC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II, below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. 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 Commentary .14 to Rule 3317 (Compliance with Regulation NMS Plan to Implement a Tick Size Pilot) to provide the SEC with notice of its efforts to re-program its systems to eliminate a re-pricing functionality for certain orders in Test Group Three securities in connection with the Regulation NMS Plan to Implement a Tick Size Pilot Program (‘‘Plan’’ or ‘‘Pilot’’).3 The text of the proposed rule change is set forth below. Proposed new language is underlined; deleted text is in brackets. * * * * * NASDAQ PHLX Rules * * * (a) through (d) No Change. Commentary .01–.13 No change. .14 Until [October 31, 2016] November 14, 2016, the treatment of Price to Comply Orders, Price to Display Orders, Non-Displayed Orders, and 1 15 PO 00000 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). Frm 00120 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 * 3317. Compliance With Regulation NMS Plan To Implement a Tick Size Pilot U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 74892 (May 6, 2015), 80 FR 27513 (May 13, 2015) (‘‘Approval Order’’). 2 17 12 17 * E:\FR\FM\15NON1.SGM 15NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 220 (Tuesday, November 15, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 80132-80134]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-79267; File No. SR-C2-2016-022]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; C2 Options Exchange, Incorporated;
Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change in Connection With a
Proposed Corporate Transaction Involving CBOE Holdings, Inc. and Bats
Global Markets, Inc.

November 8, 2016.
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 November 4, 2016, C2 Options Exchange, Incorporated (the
``Exchange'' or ``C2'') 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. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments
on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
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\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange submits this rule filing in connection with a proposed
corporate transaction (the ``Transaction'') involving its ultimate
parent company, CBOE Holdings, Inc. (``CBOE Holdings''), two wholly
owned subsidiaries of CBOE Holdings, CBOE Corporation and CBOE V, LLC
(``CBOE V''), and Bats Global Markets, Inc. (``BGM''). BGM is the
ultimate parent company of Bats BZX Exchange, Inc. (``Bats BZX''), Bats
BYX Exchange, Inc. (``Bats BYX''), Bats EDGX Exchange, Inc. (``Bats
EDGX''), and Bats EDGA Exchange, Inc. (``Bats EDGA'' and, together with
Bats BZX, Bats BYX, and Bats EDGX, the ``Bats Exchanges''). Upon
completion of the Transaction (the ``Closing''), CBOE Holdings will
become the ultimate parent of the Bats Exchanges.
On September 25, 2016, CBOE Holdings, CBOE Corporation, CBOE V, and
BGM entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, as it may be amended
from time to time (the ``Merger Agreement''). In connection with the
Transaction, the Exchange seeks the Commission's approval of a
provision in the Merger Agreement regarding the composition of the CBOE
Holdings Board of Directors (``CBOE Holdings Board'') upon the Closing.
There are no

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proposed changes to Exchange rules or governing documents of CBOE
Holdings or the Exchange.

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 the
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

1. Purpose
The Exchange submits this filing for Commission approval of a
provision in the Merger Agreement regarding the composition of the CBOE
Holdings Board upon Closing. Other than as described herein, the
Exchange will continue to conduct its regulated activities (including
operating and regulating its market and Trading Permit Holders) in
essentially the same manner it conducts them today, and will not make
any changes to its regulated activities in connection with the
Transaction. The Exchange is not proposing any amendments to its
trading and regulatory rules or organizational and governance documents
at this time. If the Exchange determines to make any such changes, it
will submit rule filings to the Commission proposing such changes to
the extent required by the Act and the rules and regulations
thereunder.
Current Corporate Structures
Each of C2 and Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated
(``CBOE'' and, together with the Exchange, the ``CBOE Exchanges'') is a
Delaware corporation that is a national securities exchange registered
with the Commission pursuant to Section 6(a) of the Act.\3\ Each CBOE
Exchange is a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of CBOE Holdings, a
publicly traded Delaware corporation. CBOE V is a Delaware limited
liability company and direct, wholly owned subsidiary of CBOE Holdings,
which currently has no material assets and conducts no operations.
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Each Bats Exchange is a Delaware corporation that is a national
securities exchange registered with the Commission pursuant to Section
6(a) of the Act.\4\ BGM is a publicly traded Delaware corporation and
the ultimate parent of the Bats Exchanges.
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The Transaction
Pursuant to and subject to the terms of the Merger Agreement, at
the Closing, among other things, each share of BGM common stock
(whether voting or non-voting) issued and outstanding (other than
shares owned by CBOE Holdings, BGM or any of their respective
subsidiaries, and certain shares held by BGM stockholders that are
entitled to and properly demand appraisal rights) will be converted
into the right to receive a particular number of shares of CBOE
Holdings common stock, an amount of cash, or a combination of both, at
the election of the holder of such share of BGM common stock. BGM will
ultimately merge with and into CBOE Holdings' wholly owned subsidiary
CBOE V, at which time the separate existence of BGM will cease and CBOE
V will be the surviving company.
Post-Closing Corporate Structure
As a result of the Transaction, CBOE Holdings will be the ultimate
parent of the Bats Exchanges, each of which will continue to operate
separately. CBOE Holdings will continue to be a publicly owned company
and the ultimate parent of the CBOE Exchanges, each of which will
continue to operate separately.
Post-Closing CBOE Holdings Board
In connection with the Transaction, CBOE Holdings agreed in the
Merger Agreement to take all requisite actions so, as of the Closing,
the CBOE Holdings Board will include three individuals designated by
BGM who (1) are serving as BGM directors immediately prior to the
Closing and (2) comply with the policies (including clarifications of
the policies provided to BGM) of the Nominating and Governance
Committee of the CBOE Holdings Board as in effect on the date of the
Merger Agreement and previously provided to BGM (each of whom will be
appointed to the CBOE Holdings Board as of the Closing). The CBOE
Holdings Board currently consists of 14 directors.\5\ The Exchange
expects three current CBOE Holdings directors to resign effective prior
to the Closing and the remaining CBOE Holdings directors to fill the
vacancies created by those resignations with the three BGM directors
designated by BGM.\6\
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\5\ Pursuant to the Second Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation of CBOE Holdings (``CBOE Holdings Certificate'') and
the Third Amended and Restated Bylaws of CBOE Holdings (``CBOE
Holdings Bylaws''), the CBOE Holdings Board will consist of no less
than 11 and no more than 23 directors, the exact number to be fixed
by the CBOE Holdings Board from time to time pursuant to resolution
adopted by the Board. See CBOE Holdings Certificate Article Seventh
(b) and CBOE Holdings Bylaws Section 3.2.
\6\ See Sections 3.4 and 3.5 of the CBOE Holdings Bylaws.
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2. Statutory Basis
The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with
the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to the
Exchange and, in particular, the requirements of Section 6(b) of the
Act.\7\ Specifically, the Exchange believes the proposed rule change is
consistent with the Section 6(b)(5) \8\ requirements that the rules of
an exchange be designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and
practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster
cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in regulating,
clearing, settling, processing information with respect to, and
facilitating transactions in securities, to remove impediments to and
perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market
system, and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest.
Additionally, the Exchange believes the proposed rule change is
consistent with the Section 6(b)(5) \9\ requirement that the rules of
an exchange not be designed to permit unfair discrimination between
customers, issuers, brokers, or dealers.
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\7\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
\8\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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The proposed rule change is consistent with CBOE Holdings'
organizational and governing documents previously filed with the
Commission.\10\ The Exchange will continue to have the authority and
ability to effectively fulfill its self-regulatory duties pursuant to
the Act and the rules promulgated thereunder. CBOE Holdings' governing
documents will not change at the Closing and, therefore, will continue
to include various provisions intended to protect and maintain the
integrity of the self-regulatory functions of the Exchange.
Additionally, the Commission will

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continue to have regulatory authority over the Exchange, as is
currently the case, as well as jurisdiction over CBOE Holdings with
respect to activities related to the Exchange.\11\
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\10\ See, e.g., Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 34-76282
(October 27, 2015), 80 FR 67464 (November 2, 2015) (SR-CBOE-2015-
092); and 34-76281 (October 27, 2015), 80 FR 67461 (November 2,
2015) (SR-C2-2015-022) (notices of filing and immediate
effectiveness of recent proposed rule changes to amend the CBOE
Holdings Certificate and Bylaws); see also supra notes 5 and 6.
\11\ See, e.g., CBOE Holdings Certificate Article Fourteenth.
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The Exchange is proposing no changes to its existing operational
and trading structure in connection with the Transaction. Upon Closing,
the Exchange will operate in essentially the same manner as it operates
today. Therefore, the Exchange believes it will continue to satisfy the
requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder
applicable to a national securities exchange.

B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

The Exchange does not believe the proposed rule change will impose
any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance
of the purposes of the Act. The proposed rule change relates to the
corporate governance of CBOE Holdings--specifically a change in
composition of the CBOE Holdings Board in connection with a corporate
transaction--and not the operations of the Exchange. This is not a
competitive filing and, therefore, imposes no burden on competition.

C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

The Exchange neither solicited nor received comments on the
proposed rule change.

III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action

Within 45 days of the date of publication of this notice in the
Federal Register or within such longer period up to 90 days (i) as the
Commission may designate if it finds such longer period to be
appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or (ii) as to
which the Exchange consents, the Commission will:
A. By order approve or disapprove such proposed rule change, or
B. institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule
change should be disapproved.

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 (https://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
Send an email to rule-comments@sec.gov. Please include
File Number SR-C2-2016-022 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-C2-2016-022. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email 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 (https://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 Web site viewing and
printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available
for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All
comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does
not edit personal identifying information from ubmissions. You should
submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File Number SR-C2-2016-022, and should be
submitted on or before December 6, 2016.

For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\12\
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\12\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-27372 Filed 11-14-16; 8:45 am]
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