0001193125-15-031473.txt : 20150203 0001193125-15-031473.hdr.sgml : 20150203 20150203160704 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-15-031473 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 FILED AS OF DATE: 20150203 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20150203 GROUP MEMBERS: MARY JO SCHULER GROUP MEMBERS: STEPHEN G. SCHULER SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KCG Holdings, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001569391 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SECURITY BROKERS, DEALERS & FLOTATION COMPANIES [6211] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-87533 FILM NUMBER: 15571097 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 545 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD CITY: JERSEY CITY STATE: NJ ZIP: 07310 BUSINESS PHONE: 201-222-9400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 545 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD CITY: JERSEY CITY STATE: NJ ZIP: 07310 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Knight Holdco, Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20130211 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Serenity Investments, LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001580396 IRS NUMBER: 204848838 STATE OF INCORPORATION: AK FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 830 NORTH BLVD. CITY: OAK PARK STATE: IL ZIP: 60301 BUSINESS PHONE: 708-725-7014 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 830 NORTH BLVD. CITY: OAK PARK STATE: IL ZIP: 60301 SC 13D/A 1 d864698dsc13da.htm AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO SCHEDULE 13D Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13D

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

SCHEDULE 13D/A

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 7)*

 

 

KCG Holdings, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

48244B 100

(CUSIP Number)

Stephen G. Schuler

Serenity Investments, LLC

830 North Boulevard

Oak Park, Illinois

(708) 386-0441

with a copy to:

John P. Kelsh

Sidley Austin LLP

One South Dearborn Street

Chicago, Illinois 60603

(312) 853-7000

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

February 2, 2015

(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)

 

 

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.  ¨

 

* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

 

 

 


CUSIP No. 48244B 100

 

1.

Name of Reporting Person:

 

Serenity Investments, LLC

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)  ¨      (b)  ¨

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

    

4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)

 

OO (See Item 3)

5.

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)  ¨

 

    

6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization

 

Alaska

Number of

Shares

Beneficially

Owned by

Each

Reporting

Person

With

 

7. 

Sole Voting Power

 

0

8.

Shared Voting Power

 

9,565,516 (1)(2)

9.

Sole Dispositive Power

 

0

10.

Shared Dispositive Power

 

9,565,516 (1)(2)

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

 

9,565,516 (1)(2)

12.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  ¨

 

    

13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)

 

8.0%(3)

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

 

OO

 

(1) Represents (i) 6,596,485 shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Class A Common Shares”) of KCG Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“KCG Holdings”), and (ii) 2,969,031 Class A Common Shares that are issuable upon the exercise of warrants (“Warrant Shares”).
(2) All of the Class A Common Shares and Warrant Shares reported in the table above are held directly by Serenity Investments, LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the state of Alaska (“Serenity”). Stephen G. Schuler and Mary Jo Schuler separately hold equity interests in Serenity that together represent a controlling equity interest in Serenity. Each of Serenity, Stephen G. Schuler and Mary Jo Schuler may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power with respect to these securities. Each of Stephen G. Schuler and Mary Jo Schuler disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his or her pecuniary interest therein.
(3) Calculated based on a total of 120,010,310 Class A Common Shares outstanding, which consists of (i) an estimated 117,041,279 Class A Common Shares outstanding as of November 6, 2014, according to information filed by KCG Holdings on November 10, 2014, and (ii) 2,969,031 Warrant Shares.

 

 

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CUSIP No. 48244B 100

 

1.

Name of Reporting Person:

 

Stephen G. Schuler

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)  ¨      (b)  ¨

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

    

4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)

 

OO (See Item 3)

5.

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)  ¨

 

    

6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization

 

United States

Number of

Shares

Beneficially

Owned by

Each

Reporting

Person

With

 

7.

Sole Voting Power

 

0

8.

Shared Voting Power

 

13,338,687 (1)(2)

9.

Sole Dispositive Power

 

0

10.

Shared Dispositive Power

 

13,338,687 (1)(2)

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

 

13,338,687 (1)(2)

12.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  ¨

 

    

13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)

 

11.0% (3)

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

 

IN

 

(1) Represents (i) 6,596,485 Class A Common Shares held by Serenity, (ii) 2,969,031 Warrant Shares held by Serenity, (iii) 2,022,032 Class A Common Shares held by the Schuler Family GST Trust, (iv) 1,743,918 Warrant Shares held by the Schuler Family GST Trust and (v) 7,221 Class A Common Shares held by Stephen G. Schuler.
(2) 6,596,485 Class A Common Shares and 2,969,031 Warrant Shares reported in the table above are held directly by Serenity. Stephen G. Schuler and Mary Jo Schuler separately hold equity interests in Serenity that together represent a controlling equity interest in Serenity. Each of Serenity, Stephen G. Schuler and Mary Jo Schuler may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power with respect to these securities. Each of Stephen G. Schuler and Mary Jo Schuler disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his or her pecuniary interest therein. Neither the filing of this Schedule 13D nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by the Reporting Person that he is the beneficial owner of any of such securities for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose.

2,022,032 Class A Common Shares and 1,743,918 Warrant Shares reported in the table above are held directly by the Schuler Family GST Trust. Stephen G. Schuler may be deemed, for purposes of Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, to share voting and dispositive power with respect to these securities. Neither the filing of this Schedule 13D nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by the Reporting Person that he is the beneficial owner of any of such securities for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose.

(3) Calculated based on a total of 121,754,228 Class A Common Shares outstanding, which consists of (i) an estimated 117,041,279 Class A Common Shares outstanding as of November 6, 2014, according to information filed by KCG Holdings on November 10, 2014, and (ii) 4,712,949 Warrant Shares.

 

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CUSIP No. 48244B 100

 

1.

Name of Reporting Person:

 

Mary Jo Schuler

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)  ¨      (b)  ¨

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

    

4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)

 

OO (See Item 3)

5.

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)  ¨

 

    

6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization

 

United States

Number of

Shares

Beneficially

Owned by

Each

Reporting

Person

With

 

7.

Sole Voting Power

 

0

8.

Shared Voting Power

 

13,338,687 (1)(2)

9.

Sole Dispositive Power

 

0

10.

Shared Dispositive Power

 

13,338,687 (1)(2)

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

 

13,338,687 (1)(2)

12.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  ¨

 

    

13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)

 

11.0% (3)

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

 

IN

 

(1) Represents (i) 6,596,485 Class A Common Shares held by Serenity, (ii) 2,969,031 Warrant Shares held by Serenity, (iii) 2,022,032 Class A Common Shares held by the Schuler Family GST Trust, (iv) 1,743,918 Warrant Shares held by the Schuler Family GST Trust and (v) 7,221 Class A Common Shares held by Stephen G. Schuler, the spouse of Mary Jo Schuler.
(2) 6,596,485 Class A Common Shares and 2,969,031 Warrant Shares reported in the table above are held directly by Serenity. Stephen G. Schuler and Mary Jo Schuler separately hold equity interests in Serenity that together represent a controlling equity interest in Serenity. Each of Serenity, Stephen G. Schuler and Mary Jo Schuler may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power with respect to these securities. Each of Stephen G. Schuler and Mary Jo Schuler disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his or her pecuniary interest therein. Neither the filing of this Schedule 13D nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by the Reporting Person that she is the beneficial owner of any of such securities for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose.

2,022,032 Class A Common Shares and 1,743,918 Warrant Shares reported in the table above are held directly by the Schuler Family GST Trust. Mary Jo Schuler may be deemed, for purposes of Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, to share voting and dispositive power with respect to these securities. Neither the filing of this Schedule 13D nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by the Reporting Person that she is the beneficial owner of any of such securities for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose.

(3) Calculated based on a total of 121,754,228 Class A Common Shares outstanding, which consists of (i) an estimated 117,041,279 Class A Common Shares outstanding as of November 6, 2014, according to information filed by KCG Holdings on November 10, 2014, and (ii) 4,712,949 Warrant Shares.

 

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Introduction

This Amendment No. 7 (this “Amendment No. 7”) amends Amendment No. 6 dated July 15, 2014 (“Amendment No. 6”), Amendment No. 5 dated March 3, 2014 (“Amendment No. 5”), Amendment No. 4 dated February 3, 2014 (“Amendment No. 4”), Amendment No. 3 dated December 31, 2013 (“Amendment No. 3”), Amendment No. 2 dated December 9, 2013 (“Amendment No. 2”) and Amendment No. 1 dated November 1, 2013 (“Amendment No. 1”) to the statement on Schedule 13D dated July 1, 2013 (the “Original Statement” and, together with Amendment No. 1, Amendment No. 2, Amendment No. 3, Amendment No. 4, Amendment No. 5, Amendment No. 6 and this Amendment No. 7, this “Schedule 13D”) relating to the Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Class A Common Shares”), of KCG Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“KCG Holdings”). Except as specifically provided herein, this Amendment No. 7 does not modify any of the information previously reported in the Original Statement. Any capitalized terms used in this Amendment No. 7 and not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in the Original Statement.

This Amendment No. 7 reflects transactions and developments through the date hereof relating to the Reporting Persons’ holdings of Class A Common Shares. In particular, this Amendment No. 7 is being filed to reflect the entry into plans intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).

Item 1. Security and Issuer.

There has been no change to the information disclosed in Item 1 of the Original Statement.

Item 2. Identity and Background.

There has been no change to the information disclosed in Item 2 of the Original Statement.

Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.

There has been no change to the information disclosed in Item 3 of the Original Statement.

Item 4. Purpose of Transaction.

Item 4 of the Original Statement is hereby amended and supplemented as follows:

On February 2, 2015, Serenity Investments, LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the state of Alaska (“Serenity”), entered into a Rule 10b5-1 plan, effective as of March 4, 2015 (the “Serenity Rule 10b5-1 Plan”), with William Blair & Company, L.L.C. (the “Broker”) pursuant to which the Broker is authorized and directed to sell on behalf of Serenity up to 2,000,000 Class A Common Shares through January 31, 2016, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions, including, among others, the trading price of the Class A Common Shares. Also on February 2, 2015, the Schuler Family GST Trust dated June 6, 2003 (the “GST Trust”) entered into a Rule 10b5-1 plan, effective as of March 4, 2015 (the “GST Rule 10b5-1 Plan” and, together with the Serenity Rule 10b5-1 Plan, the “Plans”), with the Broker pursuant to which the Broker is authorized and directed to sell on behalf of the GST Trust up to 750,000 Class A Common Shares through January 31, 2016, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions, including, among others, the trading price of the Class A Common Shares. All transactions under the Plans are to be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of each such Plan, and no Reporting Person will have any control, influence or authority over transactions made pursuant to such Plan. The forms of the Plans are being filed as exhibits hereto and the foregoing descriptions of the Plans are qualified in its entirety by reference thereto.

Except as disclosed in this Item 4, none of the Reporting Persons has any present plans or proposals which relate to or would result in any of the matters set forth in subparagraphs (a)-(j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D.

 

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Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.

Item 5 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

(a) - (b) With respect to Serenity, Stephen G. Schuler and Mary Jo Schuler, this Schedule 13D relates to the beneficial ownership of 9,565,516 Class A Common Shares, which include (i) 6,596,485 Class A Common Shares and (ii) 2,969,031 Warrant Shares. Such 9,565,516 shares represent 8.0% of the outstanding Class A Common Shares (based on a total of 120,010,310 Class A Common Shares outstanding, which consists of (i) an estimated 117,041,279 Class A Common Shares outstanding as of November 6, 2014, according to information filed by KCG Holdings on November 10, 2014, and (ii) 2,969,031 Warrant Shares). All of these Class A Common Shares and Warrant Shares are held by Serenity. Stephen G. Schuler and Mary Jo Schuler separately hold equity interests in Serenity that together represent a controlling equity interest in Serenity. Each of Serenity, Stephen G. Schuler and Mary Jo Schuler may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power with respect to these securities. Each of Stephen G. Schuler and
Mary Jo Schuler disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his or her pecuniary interest therein. Neither the filing of this Schedule 13D nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Stephen G. Schuler or
Mary Jo Schuler that he or she is the beneficial owner of any of such securities referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act or for any other purpose.

Solely with respect to Stephen G. Schuler and Mary Jo Schuler, this Schedule 13D also relates to the beneficial ownership of an additional 3,773,171 Class A Common Shares, which include (i) 2,029,253 Class A Common Shares and (ii) 1,743,918 Warrant Shares. Together with the 9,565,516 shares described in the preceding paragraph, these shares represent 11.0% of the outstanding Class A Common Shares (based on a total of 121,754,228 Class A Common Shares outstanding, which consists of (i) an estimated 117,041,279 Class A Common Shares outstanding as of November 6, 2014, according to information filed by KCG Holdings on November 10, 2014, and (ii) 4,712,949 Warrant Shares). Of those, 3,765,950 Class A Common Shares and Warrant Shares are held by the GST Trust. Stephen G. Schuler and Mary Jo Schuler may be deemed, for purposes of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act, to share voting and dispositive power with respect to these securities. Stephen G. Schuler and Mary Jo Schuler disclaim beneficial ownership of these securities. Neither the filing of this Schedule 13D nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission by Stephen G. Schuler or Mary Jo Schuler that he or she is the beneficial owner of any of such securities for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act or for any other purpose.

(c) As described in Item 4 of this Amendment No. 7, Serenity entered into the Serenity Rule 10b5-1 Plan on February 2, 2015 with respect to 2,000,000 Class A Common Shares and the GST Trust entered into the GST Rule 10b5-1 Plan on February 2, 2015 with respect to 750,000 Class A Common Shares. See Item 4 above for a description of each such plan, which is incorporated herein by reference. No Reporting Person has effected any other transaction in the Class A Common Shares or Warrant Shares during the past 60 days.

(d) To the knowledge of the Reporting Persons, no other person has the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the Class A Common Shares or Warrant Shares covered by this Schedule 13D.

(e) Not applicable.

Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer.

Item 6 of the Original Statement is hereby amended and supplemented as follows:

See Item 4 of this Amendment No. 7 for a description of the Serenity Rule 10b5-1 Plan and the GST Rule 10b5-1 Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference. No Reporting Person has any other contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships with respect to any securities of KCG Holdings.

Item 7. Material to Be Filed as Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Description of Exhibits

99.1    Form of Rule 10b5-1 Plan dated February 2, 2015 between Serenity Investments, LLC and William Blair & Company, L.L.C.
99.2    Form of Rule 10b5-1 Plan dated February 2, 2015 between the Schuler Family GST Trust dated June 6, 2003 and William Blair & Company, L.L.C.

 

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SIGNATURES

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

 

Date: February 3, 2015 SERENITY INVESTMENTS, LLC
By:

/s/ Stephen G. Schuler

Name: Stephen G. Schuler

Title: President of its Manager
Date: February 3, 2015

/s/ Stephen G. Schuler

STEPHEN G. SCHULER
Date: February 3, 2015

/s/ Mary Jo Schuler

MARY JO SCHULER

 

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INDEX OF EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Description of Exhibits

99.1    Form of Rule 10b5-1 Plan dated February 2, 2015 between Serenity Investments, LLC and William Blair & Company, L.L.C.
99.2    Form of Rule 10b5-1 Plan dated February 2, 2015 between the Schuler Family GST Trust dated June 6, 2003 and William Blair & Company, L.L.C.

 

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EX-99.1 2 d864698dex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

RULE 10b5-1 PLAN

This Rule 10b5-1 Plan is entered into as of February 2, 2015 (the “Plan”), by and between Serenity Investments LLC (“Seller”) and William Blair & Company, L.L.C. (the “Broker-Dealer”).

WHEREAS, the Seller desires to establish the Plan to sell shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share (the “Stock”), of KCG Holdings, Inc. (the “Issuer”) owned by Seller, in conformity with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 (“Rule 10b5-1”) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”); and

WHEREAS, the Seller desires to engage Broker-Dealer to effect sales of shares of Stock owned by Seller in accordance with the Plan to facilitate the orderly disposition of a portion of Seller’s holdings.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the terms, conditions and other agreements set forth herein, Seller and Broker-Dealer hereby agree as follows:

Section 1:

SALES OF STOCK

1.1 Appointment. Seller hereby appoints Broker-Dealer to sell Stock pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Plan. Subject to such terms and conditions, Broker-Dealer accepts such engagement.

1.2. Amount, Price and Date Information. Beginning on March 4, 2015, Broker-Dealer shall attempt to sell 2,000,000 shares of Stock (the “Sale Amount”) on the Trading Days (as defined herein), provided, however, that Broker-Dealer shall not effect any sale of Stock at a price (excluding commissions) less than $             per share (the “Minimum Sale Price”).

In the event Broker-Dealer is unable to sell any portion of the Sale Amount at or above the Minimum Sale Price on the first Trading Day of the term of this agreement, Broker-Dealer shall attempt to sell the Sale Amount on the next Trading Day and each subsequent Trading Day on which the stock price reaches the Minimum Sale Price.

Seller acknowledges that the Stock may be illiquid and price volatility may occur. Broker-Dealer may seek to minimize price volatility and negative price impact on the Stock through various means including limiting the number of shares sold per day, or attempting sales at price limits higher than the Minimum Sale Price. Accordingly, Seller acknowledges and agrees that Broker-Dealer shall have no liability if sales of the shares do not occur even if the price of the Stock is from time to time in excess of the Minimum Sale Price.

 

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1.3 Trading Days. Broker-Dealer shall only effect sales of Stock, as prescribed in Section 1.2 above, on days on which the Principal Exchange is open and the Stock trades regular way on the Principal Exchange (each such day being a “Trading Day”). As used herein, the term “Principal Exchange” means, as of a given date, the principal securities exchange or trading market on which the Stock is then listed for trading or quotation.

1.4 Exception. Subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 1.2 above, Broker-Dealer shall sell the Sale Amount on each Trading Day under ordinary principles of best execution at the then-prevailing market price. Seller acknowledges that various shareholders of Issuer Stock may be party to similar selling plans with Broker-Dealer pursuant to which sales may take place contemporaneously, and Broker-Dealer shall use reasonable efforts (i) not to discriminate against, or favor, any such shareholder, and (ii) to allocate available sales opportunities to all such shareholders whose plans dictate concurrent sales in an equitable and ratable manner.

1.5 Adjustment. The Sale Amount and the Minimum Sale Price, if applicable, shall be adjusted automatically on a proportionate basis to take into account any stock split, reverse stock split or stock dividend with respect to the Stock or any change in capitalization with respect to the Issuer that occurs during the term of this Plan.

1.6 Market Disruptions and Other Trading Restrictions. Broker-Dealer shall not sell Stock under this Plan at any time when:

(a) Broker-Dealer, in its sole discretion, has determined that a market disruption, banking moratorium, outbreak or escalation of hostilities or other crisis or calamity has occurred;

(b) Broker-Dealer, in its sole discretion, has determined that it is prohibited from doing so by legal, contractual or regulatory restriction applicable to it or its affiliates or to Seller or Seller’s affiliates (other than any such restriction related to Seller’s possession or alleged possession of material, non-public information about the Issuer or the Stock);

(c) Broker-Dealer has received notice from the Issuer or Seller of the occurrence of any event contemplated by Section 3.10; or

(d) Broker-Dealer has received notice from Seller to terminate the plan in accordance with Section 2.2.

Section 2:

TERM AND TERMINATION

2.1 Term. This Plan shall become effective on March 4, 2015 (the “Commencement Date”) and shall terminate in accordance with Section 2.2 or 2.3 below.

2.2 Termination By Either Party. Either party may terminate the Plan at any time by providing written notice no less than five Trading Days prior to the effective date of such termination (notwithstanding the fact that Seller may be aware of material, non-public information at the time of termination).

 

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2.3 Automatic Termination. The Plan shall automatically terminate upon the earlier of the close of trading on January 31, 2016, or one of the following events: (a) all shares of Stock are sold pursuant to the Plan; or (b) the dissolution of the Seller; provided, that notice of such dissolution is given to the Broker-Dealer.

Section 3:

SELLER’S REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS

3.1 Lack of Inside Information; Good Faith. Seller represents that, as of the date of this Plan, Seller is not aware of material, non-public information with respect to the Issuer or any securities of the Issuer, including the Stock, and is entering into the Plan in good faith and not as part of a plan or scheme to evade the prohibitions of Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 thereunder.

3.2 Compliance with Insider Trading Policy. Seller represents that Seller is currently able to sell shares of Stock in accordance with the Issuer’s insider trading policy and, to the extent required thereby, Seller has obtained the approval of the Issuer to enter into the Plan.

3.3 Lack of Subsequent Influence. Seller understands and agrees that Seller will not exert any influence over how, when or whether to effect any sales in Stock pursuant to the Plan.

3.4 Amendments. Seller understands and agrees that the Plan may not be amended while Seller is aware of material, non-public information or during certain restricted periods as specified by Issuer’s insider trading policies.

3.5 Notice of Other Sales. Seller agrees to provide written notice to Broker-Dealer of sales of Stock by Seller or Seller’s affiliates, other than (i) those made pursuant to this Plan and (ii) those made by any affiliate of Seller under a Rule 10b5-1 Plan with Broker-Dealer, not less than one Trading Day prior to initiating any such sale.

3.6 Broker-Dealer Inquiries. Seller authorizes Broker-Dealer and its agents and representatives to make any inquiry or inquiries of the Issuer, the Issuer’s transfer agent or the Issuer’s counsel which Broker-Dealer may deem necessary or advisable in connection with any proposed sale of Stock.

3.7 Future Stock Legend Removal. Seller understands and agrees that Seller will receive the proceeds of any sale only if and when the shares sold are received by Broker-Dealer in good deliverable form and no earlier than the settlement date. In furtherance of the foregoing, prior to the Commencement Date, Seller will request that the Issuer remove any restrictive legends on the certificates representing the Stock (a “Future Tense Legend Removal”) and will make such representations to the Issuer as are reasonably necessary to accomplish the Future Tense Legend Removal.

 

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3.8 Exchange Act Reporting and Short-Swing Profit Liability. Seller understands and agrees that Seller shall be responsible for completing and filing all forms, if any, required by Sections 13(d), 13(g) and 16(a) of the Exchange Act. Seller further agrees that it is solely responsible for any violations of the provisions contained in Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act.

3.9 No Conflicts. Seller is not subject to any legal, regulatory or contractual restriction or undertaking that would prevent Broker-Dealer from selling Stock pursuant to the Plan.

3.10 Notice of Certain Events. If, at any time during the term of this Plan, (i) a legal, contractual or regulatory restriction that is applicable to the Issuer, any affiliate of the Issuer, Seller or Seller’s affiliates, including, without limitation, a stock offering requiring an affiliate lock-up, would prohibit or limit Seller’s sale of Stock, or (ii) a material event or circumstance involving the Issuer occurs and as a result sales of Stock by Seller could reasonably be expected to impose material adverse consequences upon the Issuer and as a result the Issuer determines in good faith that sales under the Plan should be suspended, then the Issuer or Seller shall give Broker-Dealer notice of such restriction or circumstance as soon as practicable. Such notice shall indicate the anticipated duration of the restriction on sales under the Plan (the “Suspension Period”), but shall not include any other information about the nature of the restriction, or its applicability to Seller and shall not in any way communicate any material, non-public information about the Issuer or its securities to Broker-Dealer. Sales under this Plan shall be suspended during the Suspension Period and until Broker-Dealer receives a notice from the Issuer or the Seller that sales may recommence because the legal, contractual or regulatory restriction that was applicable to Seller or Seller’s affiliates no longer prohibits sales hereunder, or the event or circumstance affecting the Issuer has abated.

3.11 No Encumbrances. The shares of Stock to be sold under this Plan are owned free and clear by Seller and are not subject to any liens, security interests or other encumbrances or limitations on disposition other than those imposed by Rules 144 or 145 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

3.12 No Hedging. While this Plan is in effect, Seller agrees not to enter into or alter any corresponding or hedging transaction or position with respect to the Stock covered by this Plan.

3.13 No Contravention. The execution and delivery of this Plan by Seller and the transactions contemplated by this Plan will not contravene any provision of applicable law or any agreement or other instrument binding on Seller or any of Seller’s affiliates or any judgment, order or decree of any governmental body, agency or court having jurisdiction over Seller or Seller’s affiliates.

Section 4:

REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS

4.1 Compliance with Rule 144. Broker-Dealer agrees to effect all sales in accordance with the manner of sale requirement of Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

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In no event shall Broker-Dealer effect any sale if such sale would exceed the then applicable volume limitation under Rule 144, provided that the sales under the Plan and the other sales notified to Broker-Dealer or of which Broker-Dealer is otherwise aware pursuant to Section 3.5 are the only sales subject to the volume limitation and that the Seller does not take any action that would cause any sales to violate Rule 144. Seller shall be responsible for completing on behalf of Seller the required Form 144s and shall provide a Form 144 filing, as required, to the Broker-Dealer for filing at the beginning of each three-month period during the term of the Plan.1 Seller hereby appoints Broker-Dealer as agent and attorney-in-fact to complete, execute, file and submit on behalf of Seller all required Forms 144.

4.2 Compliance with Rule 10b5-1(c)(2). Broker-Dealer represents that it has established reasonable policies and procedures to ensure that its agents and representatives responsible for executing sales of Stock pursuant to this Plan do not violate the insider trading laws.

4.3 Notice of Sales. Broker-Dealer agrees to provide notice via email to Seller and Issuer of each sale executed pursuant to this Plan no later than the first Trading Day following the sale.

Section 5:

MISCELLANEOUS

5.1 Compliance with Rule 10b5-1. It is the intent of the Seller and Broker-Dealer that the Plan comply with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c)(1)(i)(B) under the Exchange Act, and the Plan shall be interpreted to comply with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c). Seller and Broker-Dealer agree that, to the extent permitted under applicable law and the Issuer’s insider trading compliance policies, the Plan shall be deemed modified when necessary to ensure compliance with Rule 10b5-1 without requiring any further action on the part of either Seller or Broker-Dealer.

5.2 Communications. Seller shall not directly or indirectly discuss matters relating to the Issuer, its results of operations, financial condition, business or prospects with any agent or representative of Broker-Dealer responsible for effecting sales pursuant to the Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in reliance on Broker-Dealer’s representations in Section 4.2 herein, this Plan shall not limit or restrict Seller’s or Issuer’s ability to engage in discussions of material, non-public information, including with respect to the Issuer, its results of operations, financial condition, or business or prospects, with agents or representatives of Broker-Dealer who are not responsible for, or in a position to influence, sales under the Plan.

 

1  To effect a sale pursuant to Rule 144, insiders must, among other things, file a Form 144 concurrently with the placing with a broker of an order to execute the sale. Once filed with the SEC, a Form 144 is effective for three months.

 

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5.3 Modifications and Amendments. Subject to Section 3.4, this Plan may be modified or amended by a written instrument signed by Seller and Broker-Dealer, provided that the modification or amendment has been approved by the Issuer.

5.4 Publicity. No public release or announcement concerning the Plan or the sales contemplated hereby shall be made without the prior approval of the Seller and the Issuer, except as required by applicable law or as otherwise set forth herein.

5.5 Governing Law. The Plan shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois.

5.6 Indemnification; Limitation of Liability.

(a) Seller agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Broker-Dealer and its directors, officers employees and affiliates from and against all claims, losses, damages and liabilities (including, without limitation, any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred in connection with defending or investigating any such action or claim) arising out of or attributable to Broker-Dealer’s actions taken or not taken in compliance with this Plan or arising out of or attributable to any breach by Seller of this Plan (including Seller’s representations and warranties hereunder) or any violation by Seller of applicable laws or regulations. This indemnification shall survive termination of this Plan.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, Broker-Dealer shall not be liable to Seller for:

(i) special, indirect, punitive, exemplary or consequential damages, or incidental losses or damages of any kind, even if advised of the possibility of such losses or damages or if such losses or damages could have been reasonably foreseen, or

(ii) any failure to perform or to cease performance or any delay in performance that results from a cause or circumstance that is beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to, failure of electronic or mechanical equipment, strikes, failure of common carrier or utility systems, severe weather, market disruptions or other acts of nature.

(c) Seller has consulted with Seller’s own advisors as to the legal, tax, business, financial and Seller related aspects of, and Seller has not relied upon Broker-Dealer or any person affiliated with Broker-Dealer in connection with, Seller’s adoption and implementation of this Plan.

(d) Seller acknowledges and agrees that in performing Seller’s obligations hereunder neither Broker-Dealer nor any of its affiliates nor any of their respective officers, employees or other representatives is exercising any discretionary authority or discretionary control respecting management of Seller’s assets, or exercising any authority or control respecting management or disposition of Seller’s assets, or otherwise acting as a fiduciary (within the meaning of Section 3(21) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended,

 

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or Section 2510.3-21 of the Regulations promulgated by the United States Department of Labor) with respect to Seller or Seller’s assets. Without limiting the foregoing, Seller further acknowledges and agrees that neither Broker-Dealer nor any of its affiliates nor any of their respective officers, employees, or other representatives has provided any “investment advice” within the meaning of such provisions, and that no views expressed by any such person will serve as a primary basis for investment decisions with respect to Seller’s assets.

5.7 Notice. All notices, reports, records or other communications that are required to be given to the parties under the Plan shall be in writing and shall be given personally, telegraphed, telexed, sent by facsimile transmission or electronic mail, or sent by prepaid air courier or certified, registered or express mail, postage prepaid. Any such notice shall be deemed to have been given (a) when received, if delivered in person, telegraphed, telexed, sent by facsimile transmission or electronic mail and confirmed in writing within three Trading Days thereafter, or sent by prepaid air courier; or (b) three Trading Days following the mailing thereof, if mailed by certified first class mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, in any such case as follows (or to such other address or addresses as a party may have advised the other party in the manner provided in this section):

 

If to Seller:

Serenity Investments LLC

c/o Wicklow Capital

53 W. Jackson Blvd. #1204

Chicago, IL 60604-3621

Email: Shu@mjshu.com

Cell: 312 972-3117

With a copy to:

Lindsey A. Smith

Sidley Austin LLP

One South Dearborn

Chicago, IL 60603

Email: Lindsey.Smith@sidley.com

Phone: 312 853-2210

If to Issuer:

KCG Holdings, Inc.

545 Washington Boulevard

Jersey City, NJ 07310

Phone: 201-222-9400

With copies to:

 

John McCarthy

    JMcCarthy@KCG.com

201 222-9400

Robert McQueen

    RMcQueen@KCG.com

201 222-9400

Mallory McFarland

    MMcFarland@KCG.com

201 222-9400

 

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If to Broker-Dealer:

William Blair & Company, L.L.C.
222 West Adams Street
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Attn: Eric Rowley/Steve Hillstrom
Phone: (312) 364-8536
Email: erowley@williamblair.com

shillstrom@williamblair.com

 

Copy to General Counsel:

   William Blair & Company, L.L.C.
   222 West Adams Street
   Chicago, Illinois 60606
   Attn: Arthur J. Simon
   Phone: (312-364-8679
   Telefax: (312) 551-4646
   Email: asimon@williamblair.com

5.8 Issuer Reliance. The Issuer and the Issuer’s counsel may rely on the representations of Seller and Broker-Dealer set forth in this Plan as if they were made directly to the Issuer and the Issuer’s counsel.

5.9 Entire Agreement. This Plan contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the transactions described herein, and supersedes all prior agreements, written or oral, with respect to thereto.

5.10 Counterparts. This Plan may be executed in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have signed this Plan as of the date first written above.

 

William Blair & Company, LLC

By:

 

Date:

Name: Arthur J. Simon

Its: Principal and General Counsel

Serenity Investments LLC

By:

 

Date:
Signature

Stephen Schuler

Title: President

Issuer Acknowledgement

By:

 

Date:
Signature

 

Print Name & Title

 

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EX-99.2 3 d864698dex992.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 Exhibit 99.2

Exhibit 99.2

RULE 10b5-1 PLAN

This Rule 10b5-1 Plan is entered into as of February 2, 2015 (the “Plan”), by and between THE SCHULER FAMILY GST TRUST DTD 06/06/03 (“Seller”) and William Blair & Company, L.L.C. (the “Broker-Dealer”).

WHEREAS, the Seller desires to establish the Plan to sell shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share (the “Stock”), of KCG Holdings, Inc. (the “Issuer”) owned by Seller, in conformity with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 (“Rule 10b5-1”) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”); and

WHEREAS, the Seller desires to engage Broker-Dealer to effect sales of shares of Stock owned by Seller in accordance with the Plan to facilitate the orderly disposition of a portion\ of Seller’s holdings.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the terms, conditions and other agreements set forth herein, Seller and Broker-Dealer hereby agree as follows:

Section 1:

SALES OF STOCK

1.1 Appointment. Seller hereby appoints Broker-Dealer to sell Stock pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Plan. Subject to such terms and conditions, Broker-Dealer accepts such engagement.

1.2. Amount, Price and Date Information. Beginning on March 4, 2015, Broker-Dealer shall attempt to sell 750,000 shares of Stock (the “Sale Amount”) on the Trading Days (as defined herein), provided, however, that Broker-Dealer shall not effect any sale of Stock at a price (excluding commissions) less than $             per share (the “Minimum Sale Price”).

In the event Broker-Dealer is unable to sell any portion of the Sale Amount at or above the Minimum Sale Price on the first Trading Day of the term of this agreement, Broker-Dealer shall attempt to sell the Sale Amount on the next Trading Day and each subsequent Trading Day on which the stock price reaches the Minimum Sale Price.

Seller acknowledges that the Stock may be illiquid and price volatility may occur. Broker-Dealer may seek to minimize price volatility and negative price impact on the Stock through various means including limiting the number of shares sold per day, or attempting sales at price limits higher than the Minimum Sale Price. Accordingly, Seller acknowledges and agrees that Broker-Dealer shall have no liability if sales of the shares do not occur even if the price of the Stock is from time to time in excess of the Minimum Sale Price.

 

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1.3 Trading Days. Broker-Dealer shall only effect sales of Stock, as prescribed in Section 1.2 above, on days on which the Principal Exchange is open and the Stock trades regular way on the Principal Exchange (each such day being a “Trading Day”). As used herein, the term “Principal Exchange” means, as of a given date, the principal securities exchange or trading market on which the Stock is then listed for trading or quotation.

1.4 Exception. Subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 1.2 above, Broker-Dealer shall sell the Sale Amount on each Trading Day under ordinary principles of best execution at the then-prevailing market price. Seller acknowledges that various shareholders of Issuer Stock may be party to similar selling plans with Broker-Dealer pursuant to which sales may take place contemporaneously, and Broker-Dealer shall use reasonable efforts (i) not to discriminate against, or favor, any such shareholder, and (ii) to allocate available sales opportunities to all such shareholders whose plans dictate concurrent sales in an equitable and ratable manner.

1.5 Adjustment. The Sale Amount and the Minimum Sale Price, if applicable, shall be adjusted automatically on a proportionate basis to take into account any stock split, reverse stock split or stock dividend with respect to the Stock or any change in capitalization with respect to the Issuer that occurs during the term of this Plan.

1.6 Market Disruptions and Other Trading Restrictions. Broker-Dealer shall not sell Stock under this Plan at any time when:

(a) Broker-Dealer, in its sole discretion, has determined that a market disruption, banking moratorium, outbreak or escalation of hostilities or other crisis or calamity has occurred;

(b) Broker-Dealer, in its sole discretion, has determined that it is prohibited from doing so by legal, contractual or regulatory restriction applicable to it or its affiliates or to Seller or Seller’s affiliates (other than any such restriction related to Seller’s possession or alleged possession of material, non-public information about the Issuer or the Stock);

(c) Broker-Dealer has received notice from the Issuer or Seller of the occurrence of any event contemplated by Section 3.10; or

(d) Broker-Dealer has received notice from Seller to terminate the plan in accordance with Section 2.2.

Section 2:

TERM AND TERMINATION

2.1 Term. This Plan shall become effective on March 4, 2015 (the “Commencement Date”) and shall terminate in accordance with Section 2.2 or 2.3 below.

2.2 Termination By Either Party. Either party may terminate the Plan at any time by providing written notice no less than five Trading Days prior to the effective date of such termination (notwithstanding the fact that Seller may be aware of material, non-public information at the time of termination).

 

 

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2.3 Automatic Termination. The Plan shall automatically terminate upon the earlier of the close of trading on January 31, 2016, or one of the following events: (a) all shares of Stock are sold pursuant to the Plan; or (b) the dissolution of the Seller; provided, that notice of such dissolution is given to the Broker-Dealer.

Section 3:

SELLER’S REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS

3.1 Lack of Inside Information; Good Faith. Seller represents that, as of the date of this Plan, Seller is not aware of material, non-public information with respect to the Issuer or any securities of the Issuer, including the Stock, and is entering into the Plan in good faith and not as part of a plan or scheme to evade the prohibitions of Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 thereunder.

3.2 Compliance with Insider Trading Policy. Seller represents that Seller is currently able to sell shares of Stock in accordance with the Issuer’s insider trading policy and, to the extent required thereby, Seller has obtained the approval of the Issuer to enter into the Plan.

3.3 Lack of Subsequent Influence. Seller understands and agrees that Seller will not exert any influence over how, when or whether to effect any sales in Stock pursuant to the Plan.

3.4 Amendments. Seller understands and agrees that the Plan may not be amended while Seller is aware of material, non-public information or during certain restricted periods as specified by Issuer’s insider trading policies.

3.5 Notice of Other Sales. Seller agrees to provide written notice to Broker-Dealer of sales of Stock by Seller or Seller’s affiliates, other than (i) those made pursuant to this Plan and (ii) those made by any affiliate of Seller under a Rule 10b5-1 Plan with Broker-Dealer, not less than one Trading Day prior to initiating any such sale.

3.6 Broker-Dealer Inquiries. Seller authorizes Broker-Dealer and its agents and representatives to make any inquiry or inquiries of the Issuer, the Issuer’s transfer agent or the Issuer’s counsel which Broker-Dealer may deem necessary or advisable in connection with any proposed sale of Stock.

3.7 Future Stock Legend Removal. Seller understands and agrees that Seller will receive the proceeds of any sale only if and when the shares sold are received by Broker-Dealer in good deliverable form and no earlier than the settlement date. In furtherance of the foregoing, prior to the Commencement Date, Seller will request that the Issuer remove any restrictive legends on the certificates representing the Stock (a “Future Tense Legend Removal”) and will make such representations to the Issuer as are reasonably necessary to accomplish the Future Tense Legend Removal.

 

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3.8 Exchange Act Reporting and Short-Swing Profit Liability. Seller understands and agrees that Seller shall be responsible for completing and filing all forms, if any, required by Sections 13(d), 13(g) and 16(a) of the Exchange Act. Seller further agrees that it is solely responsible for any violations of the provisions contained in Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act.

3.9 No Conflicts. Seller is not subject to any legal, regulatory or contractual restriction or undertaking that would prevent Broker-Dealer from selling Stock pursuant to the Plan.

3.10 Notice of Certain Events. If, at any time during the term of this Plan, (i) a legal, contractual or regulatory restriction that is applicable to the Issuer, any affiliate of the Issuer, Seller or Seller’s affiliates, including, without limitation, a stock offering requiring an affiliate lock-up, would prohibit or limit Seller’s sale of Stock, or (ii) a material event or circumstance involving the Issuer occurs and as a result sales of Stock by Seller could reasonably be expected to impose material adverse consequences upon the Issuer and as a result the Issuer determines in good faith that sales under the Plan should be suspended, then the Issuer or Seller shall give Broker-Dealer notice of such restriction or circumstance as soon as practicable. Such notice shall indicate the anticipated duration of the restriction on sales under the Plan (the “Suspension Period”), but shall not include any other information about the nature of the restriction, or its applicability to Seller and shall not in any way communicate any material, non-public information about the Issuer or its securities to Broker-Dealer. Sales under this Plan shall be suspended during the Suspension Period and until Broker-Dealer receives a notice from the Issuer or the Seller that sales may recommence because the legal, contractual or regulatory restriction that was applicable to Seller or Seller’s affiliates no longer prohibits sales hereunder, or the event or circumstance affecting the Issuer has abated.

3.11 No Encumbrances. The shares of Stock to be sold under this Plan are owned free and clear by Seller and are not subject to any liens, security interests or other encumbrances or limitations on disposition other than those imposed by Rules 144 or 145 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

3.12 No Hedging. While this Plan is in effect, Seller agrees not to enter into or alter any corresponding or hedging transaction or position with respect to the Stock covered by this Plan.

3.13 No Contravention. The execution and delivery of this Plan by Seller and the transactions contemplated by this Plan will not contravene any provision of applicable law or any agreement or other instrument binding on Seller or any of Seller’s affiliates or any judgment, order or decree of any governmental body, agency or court having jurisdiction over Seller or Seller’s affiliates.

Section 4:

REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS

4.1 Compliance with Rule 144. Broker-Dealer agrees to effect all sales in accordance with the manner of sale requirement of Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

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In no event shall Broker-Dealer effect any sale if such sale would exceed the then applicable volume limitation under Rule 144, provided that the sales under the Plan and the other sales notified to Broker-Dealer or of which Broker-Dealer is otherwise aware pursuant to Section 3.5 are the only sales subject to the volume limitation and that the Seller does not take any action that would cause any sales to violate Rule 144. Seller shall be responsible for completing on behalf of Seller the required Form 144s and shall provide a Form 144 filing, as required, to the Broker-Dealer for filing at the beginning of each three-month period during the term of the Plan.1 Seller hereby appoints Broker-Dealer as agent and attorney-in-fact to complete, execute, file and submit on behalf of Seller all required Forms 144.

4.2 Compliance with Rule 10b5-1(c)(2). Broker-Dealer represents that it has established reasonable policies and procedures to ensure that its agents and representatives responsible for executing sales of Stock pursuant to this Plan do not violate the insider trading laws.

4.3 Notice of Sales. Broker-Dealer agrees to provide notice via email to Seller and Issuer of each sale executed pursuant to this Plan no later than the first Trading Day following the sale.

Section 5:

MISCELLANEOUS

5.1 Compliance with Rule 10b5-1. It is the intent of the Seller and Broker-Dealer that the Plan comply with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c)(1)(i)(B) under the Exchange Act, and the Plan shall be interpreted to comply with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c). Seller and Broker-Dealer agree that, to the extent permitted under applicable law and the Issuer’s insider trading compliance policies, the Plan shall be deemed modified when necessary to ensure compliance with Rule 10b5-1 without requiring any further action on the part of either Seller or Broker-Dealer.

5.2 Communications. Seller shall not directly or indirectly discuss matters relating to the Issuer, its results of operations, financial condition, business or prospects with any agent or representative of Broker-Dealer responsible for effecting sales pursuant to the Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in reliance on Broker-Dealer’s representations in Section 4.2 herein, this Plan shall not limit or restrict Seller’s or Issuer’s ability to engage in discussions of material, non-public information, including with respect to the Issuer, its results of operations, financial condition, or business or prospects, with agents or representatives of Broker-Dealer who are not responsible for, or in a position to influence, sales under the Plan.

 

 

1  To effect a sale pursuant to Rule 144, insiders must, among other things, file a Form 144 concurrently with the placing with a broker of an order to execute the sale. Once filed with the SEC, a Form 144 is effective for three months.

 

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5.3 Modifications and Amendments. Subject to Section 3.4, this Plan may be modified or amended by a written instrument signed by Seller and Broker-Dealer, provided that the modification or amendment has been approved by the Issuer.

5.4 Publicity. No public release or announcement concerning the Plan or the sales contemplated hereby shall be made without the prior approval of the Seller and the Issuer, except as required by applicable law or as otherwise set forth herein.

5.5 Governing Law. The Plan shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois.

5.6 Indemnification; Limitation of Liability.

(a) Seller agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Broker-Dealer and its directors, officers employees and affiliates from and against all claims, losses, damages and liabilities (including, without limitation, any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred in connection with defending or investigating any such action or claim) arising out of or attributable to Broker-Dealer’s actions taken or not taken in compliance with this Plan or arising out of or attributable to any breach by Seller of this Plan (including Seller’s representations and warranties hereunder) or any violation by Seller of applicable laws or regulations. This indemnification shall survive termination of this Plan.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, Broker-Dealer shall not be liable to Seller for:

(i) special, indirect, punitive, exemplary or consequential damages, or incidental losses or damages of any kind, even if advised of the possibility of such losses or damages or if such losses or damages could have been reasonably foreseen, or

(ii) any failure to perform or to cease performance or any delay in performance that results from a cause or circumstance that is beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to, failure of electronic or mechanical equipment, strikes, failure of common carrier or utility systems, severe weather, market disruptions or other acts of nature.

(c) Seller has consulted with Seller’s own advisors as to the legal, tax, business, financial and Seller related aspects of, and Seller has not relied upon Broker-Dealer or any person affiliated with Broker-Dealer in connection with, Seller’s adoption and implementation of this Plan.

(d) Seller acknowledges and agrees that in performing Seller’s obligations hereunder neither Broker-Dealer nor any of its affiliates nor any of their respective officers, employees or other representatives is exercising any discretionary authority or discretionary control respecting management of Seller’s assets, or exercising any authority or control respecting management or disposition of Seller’s assets, or otherwise acting as a fiduciary (within the meaning of Section 3(21) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended,

 

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or Section 2510.3-21 of the Regulations promulgated by the United States Department of Labor) with respect to Seller or Seller’s assets. Without limiting the foregoing, Seller further acknowledges and agrees that neither Broker-Dealer nor any of its affiliates nor any of their respective officers, employees, or other representatives has provided any “investment advice” within the meaning of such provisions, and that no views expressed by any such person will serve as a primary basis for investment decisions with respect to Seller’s assets.

5.7 Notice. All notices, reports, records or other communications that are required to be given to the parties under the Plan shall be in writing and shall be given personally, telegraphed, telexed, sent by facsimile transmission or electronic mail, or sent by prepaid air courier or certified, registered or express mail, postage prepaid. Any such notice shall be deemed to have been given (a) when received, if delivered in person, telegraphed, telexed, sent by facsimile transmission or electronic mail and confirmed in writing within three Trading Days thereafter, or sent by prepaid air courier; or (b) three Trading Days following the mailing thereof, if mailed by certified first class mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, in any such case as follows (or to such other address or addresses as a party may have advised the other party in the manner provided in this section):

 

If to Seller:

The Schuler Family GST DTD 06/06/03
c/o Robert Moore
830 North Blvd. Ste. #2
Oak Park, IL 60301-1354
Phone: (312) 865-6586
Email: Robertmoore17@comcast.net
Cell: (312) 865-6586

With a copy to:

Lindsey A. Smith
Sidley Austin LLP
One South Dearborn
Chicago, IL 60603
Email: Lindsey.Smith@sidley.com
Phone: 312 853-2210

If to Issuer:

KCG Holdings, Inc.
545 Washington Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07310
Phone: 201-222-9400

With copies to:

 

John McCarthy

JMcCarthy@KCG.com

201 222-9400

Robert McQueen

RMcQueen@KCG.com

201 222-9400

Mallory McFarland

MMcFarland@KCG.com

201 222-9400

 

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If to Broker-Dealer:

William Blair & Company, L.L.C.
222 West Adams Street
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Attn: Eric Rowley/Steve Hillstrom
Phone: (312) 364-8536
Email: erowley@williamblair.com
            shillstrom@williamblair.com

 

Copy to General Counsel:

   William Blair & Company, L.L.C.
   222 West Adams Street
   Chicago, Illinois 60606
   Attn: Arthur J. Simon
   Phone: (312-364-8679
   Telefax: (312) 551-4646
   Email: asimon@williamblair.com

5.8 Issuer Reliance. The Issuer and the Issuer’s counsel may rely on the representations of Seller and Broker-Dealer set forth in this Plan as if they were made directly to the Issuer and the Issuer’s counsel.

5.9 Entire Agreement. This Plan contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the transactions described herein, and supersedes all prior agreements, written or oral, with respect to thereto.

5.10 Counterparts. This Plan may be executed in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have signed this Plan as of the date first written above.

 

William Blair & Company, LLC

By:

 

Date:

Name: Arthur J. Simon

Its: Principal and General Counsel

THE SCHULER FAMILY GST TRUST DTD 06/06/03

By:

 

Date:
Signature

Robert Moore

Title: Trustee

Issuer Acknowledgement

By:

 

Date:
Signature

 

Print Name & Title

 

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