Intercontinental Exchange
Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Analytics, Financial Services, Fintech
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) is a Fortune 500 company that designs, builds and operates digital networks to connect people to opportunity. We provide financial technology and data services across major asset classes that offer our customers access to mission-critical workflow tools that increase transparency and operational efficiencies. We operate exchanges, including the New York
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Employees
- 12,844
- Industries
- Analytics, Financial Services, Fintech
- Status
- Public (ICE)
- Website
- theice.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Intercontinental Exchange
- : SEC 8-K (5.03): On August 28, 2026, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. filed an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation which became effective on the same date. This amendment supplements previous changes made in August 2025 regarding the registration of ICE Swap Trade, LLC as a security-based swap execution facility (SBSEF). The changes extend limitations on stockholder voting and ownership to SBSEFs and expand requirements related to SEC reviews of amendments. This amendment is significant as it reflects the company's compliance with regulatory demands and strategic considerations for its operations in the financial markets.
- : SEC 8-K (1.01): On August 20, 2026, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. entered into a Fourteenth Amendment to its Existing Revolving Credit Agreement originally dated April 3, 2014. This amendment allows for the extension of the maturity date for consenting lenders, amounting to $3.67 billion, to August 20, 2031. Additionally, it establishes a new class of MarketAxess Revolving Commitments of $1.5 billion, which can be borrowed in relation to the MarketAxess Acquisition, under specified conditions. The total commitments under the amended Revolving Credit Agreement remain at $3.9 billion, maintaining a significant multi-currency revolving facility offering flexibility for the company's financing needs. This strategic move supports the Company's liquidity and positions it well for future investments.
- : SEC 8-K (8.01): On August 20, 2026, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. completed the public offering and issuance of $1,250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.700% Senior Notes due 2029, $1,100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.900% Senior Notes due 2031, $650,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.150% Senior Notes due 2033, and $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.400% Senior Notes due 2036. The issuance was facilitated through an Underwriting Agreement with multiple underwriters including BofA Securities, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, dated August 11, 2026. This strategic move is intended to enhance ICE's capital structure and fund general corporate purposes, thereby supporting the company's growth and operational flexibility.
- : Intercontinental Exchange acquires MarketAxess
- : SEC 8-K (1.01): On July 29, 2026, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) entered into a Material Definitive Agreement with MarketAxess Holdings Inc. and its subsidiary Igloo Merger Sub II, Inc. for a merger where MarketAxess will become a wholly owned subsidiary of ICE. MarketAxess Common Stock shareholders will receive $167.00 per share in cash at the Merger's effective time. ICE plans to finance this acquisition using available cash and a $6.25 billion bridge financing commitment with Bank of America, securing necessary funds for the transaction. This merger is deemed beneficial for ICE and its stockholders, showcasing strategic growth in the fintech sector.
- : ICE acquires American Financial Exchange to enhance services
- : SEC 8-K (8.01): On November 17, 2025, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) completed the public offering and issuance of $600,000,000 in 3.950% Senior Notes due 2028 and $650,000,000 in 4.200% Senior Notes due 2031. This transaction was executed under an Underwriting Agreement dated November 5, 2025, with BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo Securities acting as underwriters. The Notes are part of ICE's automatic shelf registration statement (File No. 333-277603) and were sold to fund corporate operations and potential future acquisitions. This issuance reflects ICE's strategy to optimize its capital structure and manage its financial obligations effectively.
- : SEC 8-K (8.01): On November 17, 2025, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. completed the public offering of senior notes, which included $600 million in 3.950% Senior Notes due 2028 and $650 million in 4.200% Senior Notes due 2031. This issuance was conducted under an Underwriting Agreement dated November 5, 2025, with leading financial institutions such as BofA Securities and J.P. Morgan involved as underwriters. The net proceeds from this offering, approximately $1.236 billion, are planned to be used for the repayment of its existing 3.75% Senior Notes that mature on December 1, 2025. The transaction occurred in the context of ICE's continuous efforts to manage its debt obligations and optimize its financial structure.
- : Intercontinental Exchange launches futures contracts for battery raw materials to enhance price-risk management.
- : Intercontinental Exchange Partners with Circle Internet Group to Explore Stablecoin and Tokenized Money Market Offerings
Employee benefit plans
Intercontinental Exchange files 4 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Intercontinental Exchange in the news
- Intercontinental Exchange CFO Warren Gardiner to Present at the J.P. Morgan Ultimate Services Investor Conference on November 17 - Business Wire (Nov 04, 2026)
- Intercontinental Exchange Reports October 2026 Statistics - Business Wire (Nov 04, 2026)
- What Is Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and How Does It Work? - Investopedia (Sep 29, 2025)
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About Intercontinental Exchange: questions and answers
What does Intercontinental Exchange do?
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) is a Fortune 500 company that designs, builds and operates digital networks to connect people to opportunity. We provide financial technology and data services across major asset classes that offer our customers access to mission-critical workflow tools that increase transparency and operational efficiencies. We operate exchanges, including the New York
Where is Intercontinental Exchange headquartered?
Intercontinental Exchange is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
How many employees does Intercontinental Exchange have?
Intercontinental Exchange has about 12,844 employees.
What is the latest news on Intercontinental Exchange?
On Aug 28, 2026, SEC 8-K (5.03): On August 28, 2026, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. filed an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation which became effective on the same date. This amendment supplements previous changes made in August 2025 regarding the registration of ICE Swap Trade, LLC as a security-based sw
Is Intercontinental Exchange a public company?
Yes. Intercontinental Exchange is publicly traded under the ticker ICE.
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