Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2021. For the quarter ended June 30, 2021, consolidated net income attributable to ICE was $1.3 billion on $1.7 billion of consolidated revenues, less transaction-based expenses. Second quarter GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $2.22. Adjusted net income attributable to ICE was $657 million in the second quarter and adjusted diluted EPS were $1.16. Please refer to the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release for more information on our adjusted operating expenses, adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted EPS and free cash flow.

Warren Gardiner, ICE Chief Financial Officer, added: "In the second quarter, we once again grew revenues, operating income, earnings and cash flow. Our performance is a testament to the power of our diverse business model, which, through an array of macroeconomic environments, continues to deliver consistent and compounding growth for our stockholders."

Second Quarter 2021 Business Highlights

Second quarter consolidated net revenues were $1.7 billion, up 22% year-over-year including exchange net revenues of $909 million, fixed income and data services revenues of $458 million and mortgage technology revenues of $340 million. Consolidated operating expenses were $908 million for the second quarter of 2021. On an adjusted basis, consolidated operating expenses were $744 million. Consolidated operating income for the second quarter was $799 million and the operating margin was 47%. On an adjusted basis, consolidated operating income for the second quarter was $963 million and the adjusted operating margin was 56%.

Exchanges Segment Results

Second quarter exchange net revenues were $909 million. Exchange operating expenses were $326 million and on an adjusted basis, were $302 million in the second quarter. Segment operating income for the second quarter was $583 million and the operating margin was 64%. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $607 million and the adjusted operating margin was 67%.

(1) Financials include interest rates and other financial futures and options.

(2) OTC & other includes physical energy, interest income on certain clearing margin deposits, regulatory penalties and fines, fees for use of our facilities, regulatory fees charged to member organizations of our U.S. securities exchanges, designated market maker service fees, technology development fees, exchange member fees, and agriculture grading and certification fees.

Fixed Income and Data Services Segment Results

Second quarter fixed income and data services revenues were $458 million. Fixed income and data services operating expenses were $337 million and adjusted operating expenses were $291 million in the second quarter. Segment operating income for the second quarter was $121 million and the operating margin was 26%. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $167 million and the adjusted operating margin was 36%.

(1) Net revenues in constant currency are calculated holding both the pound sterling and euro at the average exchange rate from 2Q20, 1.2413 and 1.1011, respectively.

Mortgage Technology Segment Results

Second quarter mortgage technology revenues were $340 million. Mortgage technology operating expenses were $245 million and adjusted operating expenses were $151 million in the second quarter. Segment operating income for the second quarter was $95 million and the operating margin was 28%. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $189 million and the adjusted operating margin was 56%.

Other Matters

• The effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2021 was 35%.
• Operating cash flow through the second quarter of 2021 was $1.6 billion and free cash flow was $1.4 billion.
• Unrestricted cash was $602 million and outstanding debt was $14.5 billion as of June 30, 2021.
• Through the second quarter of 2021, ICE paid $374 million in dividends.
• ICE recorded a pre-tax gain of $1.23 billion related to the full divestment of its stake in Coinbase in the second quarter of 2021.

Financial Guidance

• ICE's third quarter 2021 total recurring revenues are expected to be in a range of $870 million to $885 million.
• ICE's third quarter 2021 GAAP operating expenses are expected to be in a range of $930 million to $940 million and adjusted operating expenses⁽¹⁾ are expected to be in a range of $770 million to $780 million and include $55 million related to Bakkt.
• ICE's full year 2021 GAAP operating expenses are expected to be in a range of $3.610 billion to $3.640 billion and adjusted operating expenses⁽¹⁾ are expected to be in a range of $2.950 billion to $2.980 billion to include third quarter Bakkt expense of $55 million.
• ICE's third quarter 2021 GAAP non-operating expense⁽²⁾ is expected to be in the range of $110 million to $115 million and adjusted non-operating expense is expected to be in the range of $100 million to $105 million.
• ICE's full year 2021 capital expenditures are expected to be in a range of $430 million to $450 million.
• ICE's diluted share count for the third quarter is expected to be in the range of 563 million to 569 million weighted average shares outstanding.

(1) 2021 and 3Q21 non-GAAP operating expenses exclude amortization of acquisition-related intangibles and transaction & integration costs.

(2) Non-operating expense includes interest income, interest expense and net other income. Non-GAAP non-operating expense excludes the equity earnings from unconsolidated investees.

Earnings Conference Call Information

ICE will hold a conference call today, July 29, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. ET to review its second quarter 2021 financial results. A live audio webcast of the earnings call will be available on the company's website at www.theice.com in the investor relations section. Participants may also listen via telephone by dialing 844-512-2926 from the United States, 866-284-3684 from Canada or 412-317-6300 from outside of the United States and Canada. Telephone participants are required to provide the participant entry number 0007154 and are recommended to call 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. The call will be archived on the company's website for replay.

The conference call for the third quarter 2021 earnings has been scheduled for October 28th, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. ET. Please refer to the Investor Relations website at www.ir.theice.com for additional information.

Historical futures, options and cash ADV, rate per contract, open interest data and CDS cleared information can be found at: http://ir.theice.com/investors-and-media/supplemental-volume-info/default.aspx

Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliation

We use non-GAAP measures internally to evaluate our performance and in making financial and operational decisions. When viewed in conjunction with our GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliation, we believe that our presentation of these measures provides investors with greater transparency and a greater understanding of factors affecting our financial condition and results of operations than GAAP measures alone. In addition, we believe the presentation of these measures is useful to investors for period-to-period comparison of results because the items described below as adjustments to GAAP are not reflective of our core business performance. These financial measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, GAAP financial measures and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. We use these adjusted results because we believe they more clearly highlight trends in our business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on GAAP financial measures, since these measures eliminate from our results specific financial items that have less bearing on our core operating performance. We strongly recommend that investors review the GAAP financial measures and additional non-GAAP information included in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto.

Adjusted operating expenses, adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income attributable to ICE common stockholders, adjusted diluted earnings per share and free cash flow for the periods presented below are calculated by adding or subtracting the adjustments described below, which are not reflective of our cash operations and core business performance, and their related income tax effect and other tax adjustments (in millions, except for per share amounts):

About Intercontinental Exchange

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 Stock Exchange, and clearing houses that help people invest, raise capital and manage risk across multiple asset classes. Our comprehensive fixed income data services and execution capabilities provide information, analytics and platforms that help our customers capitalize on opportunities and operate more efficiently. At ICE Mortgage Technology, we are transforming and digitizing the U.S. residential mortgage process, from consumer engagement through loan registration. Together, we transform, streamline and automate industries to connect our customers to opportunity.

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Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 - Statements in this press release regarding ICE's business that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see ICE's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors in Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the SEC on February 4, 2021. We caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of an unanticipated event. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all factors that may affect our business and prospects. Further, management cannot assess the impact of each factor on the business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

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We are pleased to report our second quarter results that extend our track record of growth. Amidst a dynamic macroeconomic backdrop, customers continue to access our networks to manage risk, consume data and drive workflow efficiencies.