01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 8, 2010. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE) announced a significant legal victory on July 8, 2010, when the Circuit Court of Cook County ruled in favor of its subsidiary, Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (CBOE), along with CME Group Index Services LLC and The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. This ruling addresses index options litigation previously brought against the International Securities Exchange, LLC (ISE) and the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC).
The court's decision prohibits ISE from listing or trading options on the S&P 500® Index (SPX) and the Dow Jones Industrial AverageSM (DJX). CBOE holds exclusive licenses for these popular index options.
Furthermore, the ruling restricts OCC, the clearinghouse for U.S. options trading, from clearing SPX and DJX options unless they are traded under CBOE's exclusive license. This outcome is a strong affirmation of CBOE's intellectual property rights and exclusive licensing agreements for these key index products.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) subsidiary, CBOE, won a significant legal ruling in the Circuit Court of Cook County.
- The ruling is in favor of CBOE, CME Group Index Services LLC, and The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., against ISE and OCC.
- The International Securities Exchange (ISE) is now prohibited from listing or trading options on the S&P 500® Index (SPX).
- ISE is also prohibited from listing or trading options on the Dow Jones Industrial AverageSM (DJX).
- CBOE holds exclusive licenses for options on both SPX and DJX.
- The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is forbidden from clearing SPX and DJX options unless they are traded under CBOE's exclusive license.
- The ruling reinforces CBOE's exclusive rights and protects its intellectual property for these key index options.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the main outcome of the July 8, 2010 court ruling for Cboe?
Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) achieved a favorable ruling in the Circuit Court of Cook County. This victory prevents the International Securities Exchange (ISE) from trading options on the S&P 500® Index (SPX) and the Dow Jones Industrial AverageSM (DJX), as CBOE holds exclusive licenses for these products. The ruling also restricts the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) from clearing these options unless traded under CBOE's exclusive license.
Which specific index options are affected by this ruling?
The ruling specifically affects options on the S&P 500® Index (SPX) and the Dow Jones Industrial AverageSM (DJX).
Why is this ruling important for CBOE's business?
This ruling is crucial as it upholds CBOE's exclusive licensing agreements for two highly popular and valuable index options. It protects CBOE's market position and revenue streams associated with the trading and clearing of SPX and DJX options, reinforcing its intellectual property rights.
Who were the parties involved in this litigation?
The litigation involved Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) and its subsidiary CBOE, along with CME Group Index Services LLC and The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. on one side, and the International Securities Exchange, LLC (ISE) and the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) on the other.
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