About Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE)

Company Description:

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., known as ICE, is a leading operator of global exchanges, clearing houses, data and listing services. The company plays a critical role in the financial and commodities markets.

ICE was founded by Jeffrey C. Sprecher in May 2000 and is currently headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It has transformed over the years from an electronic energy trading platform into a global powerhouse in financial market infrastructure and data services.

Main Product(s):

Intercontinental Exchange is known for operating global exchanges, including commodity and financial markets, and providing mortgage technology, data, and listing services.

Short History of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc:

• May 2000 – ICE was founded by Jeffrey C. Sprecher as an electronic energy trading platform.
• November 2001 – Launched the first cleared OTC energy contracts.
• 2007 – Acquired the New York Board of Trade.
• 2013 – Acquired NYSE Euronext, significantly expanding its financial market operations.
• 2016 – Expanded into data services by acquiring Interactive Data Corporation and S&P Global's Standard & Poor's Securities Evaluations.