Investment firms buy minority stakes in Bats

Two US private equity companies take minority stake in Bats Global Markets

Two private-equity firms bought minority stakes in Bats Global Markets, as the electronic exchange group said a public share offering is not on the table.

Spectrum Equity and TA Associates bought positions that make up the roughly 12% stake that had been owned by Lehman Brothers Holdings, Bats said on Wednesday.

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