BATS Global Markets is likely to postpone its initial public offering until early next year, Reuters reports. In May, the exchange had filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to sell shares worth nearly $100 million

The move comes as the exchange seeks to focus on its planned $300 million takeover of Chi-X Europe. The deal is expected to value the combined entity at $1.2 billion.

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