On July 29, 2026, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MarketAxess Holdings Inc. for $167.00 per share in cash, representing an equity value of approximately $6.0 billion and a total enterprise value of approximately $5.7 billion. The transaction is expected to be accretive to adjusted earnings per share in the first year following close and anticipates $100 million in annual run-rate expense synergies. ICE secured a 364-day senior unsecured bridge facility from Bank of America not to exceed $6.25 billion as backup financing. The deal requires approval from MarketAxess stockholders and regulatory clearances, including Hart-Scott-Rodino, with an expected closing in the first half of 2027. ICE operates financial market technology and data services across major asset classes, including equity, fixed income, and energy exchanges.

Intercontinental Exchange reported second quarter 2026 financial results on July 30, 2026. Consolidated net revenues reached $2.7 billion, a 5% year-over-year increase, while GAAP diluted earnings per share rose 14% to $1.69 and adjusted diluted EPS increased 5% to $1.90. Operating income was $1.4 billion with an operating margin of 52%. The company returned $945 million to stockholders during the quarter, including $651 million in share repurchases. Through June 30, 2026, ICE had returned $1.8 billion total and paid $591 million in dividends. The Board approved an increase in share repurchase authorization up to $4.0 billion, effective July 1, 2026. Intercontinental Exchange operates as a leading global provider of technology and data services across major asset classes, including futures, equity, and options exchanges.

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company's earnings press release is attached to the filing as Exhibit 99.1.

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. issued a press release on February 5, 2026, announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The filing serves as the formal announcement of the company's recent financial performance and operational results.

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. completed the issuance of $600 million in 3.950% senior notes due 2028 and $650 million in 4.200% senior notes due 2031. The company received approximately $1.236 billion in net proceeds from the offering, which it intends to use to fund the repayment of its 3.75% senior notes maturing in December 2025.