From Name: From Email: To Name: To Email: Optional Message: CBOE-Bats merger could mean cost cuts from Crain's Chicago Business A CBOE Holdings acquisition of Bats Global Markets could jump-start its sagging growth rate, but it might mean cost-cutting at its Chicago headquarters — at least in the short term. CBOE, which owns and operates the Chicago Board Options Exchange and the smaller electronic C2 exchange, is reportedly announced plans to buy rival Lenexa, Kan.-based Bats this morning. A spokesman for Bats declined comment, and CBOE didn't respond to requests for comment. more 7701 Las Colinas Blvd., Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063