BATS Global Markets Board States Unanimous Support For President, CEO Joe Ratterman

BATS Global Markets, Inc. (“BATS”) today announced that its Board of Directors states its unanimous support for President and Chief Executive Officer Joe Ratterman, who has led the company since June 2007.

“Joe continues to do a tremendous job as CEO of BATS, leading an organization which now operates the third-largest stock exchange in the U.S., Europe’s largest stock market and a growing U.S. options exchange,” the Board said. “We fully support his leadership, vision and strategic direction as BATS continues to enhance competition and foster innovation in markets worldwide.”

Mr. Ratterman, a founding employee of BATS, added “I am pleased to have the continued support and endorsement of our Board, whose members have played an integral part in the continued growth of BATS.”

In addition, as part of an enhanced corporate governance structure, the Board will separate the roles of Chairman and CEO. Mr. Ratterman, who has been Chairman since June 2007, will hold the position until a new Chairman is named.