KBK Capital Trust I, a Delaware corporation (“Issuer”), has filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”), pursuant to section 12(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) and Rule 12d2-2(d) thereunder, to withdraw its 9.50% Trust Preferred Securities (“Security”), from listing and registration on the American Stock Exchange LLC (“Amex” or “Exchange”).
15 U.S.C. 78 l (d).
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 with the Amex's rules governing an issuer's voluntary withdrawal of a security from listing and registration.
The Board of Directors (“Board”) of the Issuer approved a resolution on August 22, 2002 to withdraw the Issuer's Security from listing on the Amex. In making the decision to withdraw its Security from the Amex, the Board notes that the Security is held by less than three hundred (300) persons. In addition, there is low trading volume in the Security, and the extent and nature of the Security is erratic and thin. The Board states that it is not in the best interest of the Issuer to continue to be subject to the limitations and cost associated with maintaining the listing requirements for its Security. The Issuer's application relates solely to the Security's withdrawal from listing on the Amex and from registration under section 12(b) of the Act, and shall not affect its obligation to be registered under section 12(g) of the Act.
15 U.S.C. 78 l (b).
15 U.S.C. 78 l (g).
Any interested person may, on or before October 11, 2002, submit by letter to the Secretary of the Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549-0609, facts bearing upon whether the application has been made in accordance with the rules of the Amex and what terms, if any, should be imposed by the Commission for the protection of investors. 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.
Jonathan G. Katz,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-24472 Filed 9-25-02; 8:45 am]
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