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Published: 2023-05-04 00:00:00 ET
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EX-99.1 2 tm2314387d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

Intercontinental Exchange Reports Strong First Quarter 2023

 

• 1Q23 net revenues of $1.9 billion; recurring revenues +4% y/y

 

• 1Q23 GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.17

 

• 1Q23 adj. diluted earnings per share of $1.41

 

• 1Q23 operating margin of 51%; adj. operating margin of 61%

 

• Record exchanges net revenues +1% y/y; +3% y/y, constant currency (CC)*

 

• Record fixed income & data services revenues, +11% y/y; +12% y/y, CC*

 

• Top five global bank to replace in-house mortgage technology with Encompass

 

Jeffrey C. Sprecher

ICE Chair & Chief Executive Officer, said

 

“We are pleased to report solid first quarter results. Amidst a dynamic macroeconomic environment, our customers continue to rely on our mission-critical data and technology to provide transparency and efficiencies across asset classes and through an array of macroeconomic environments - a testament to the resiliency of our business model. As we look to the balance of the year and beyond, ICE’s diverse platform is well positioned to continue to serve our customers, generate growth and create value for our stockholders.”

 

ATLANTA & NEW YORK, May 4, 2023 - Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2023. For the quarter ended March 31, 2023, consolidated net income attributable to ICE was $655 million on $1.9 billion of consolidated revenues, less transaction-based expenses. First quarter GAAP diluted earnings per share was $1.17. Adjusted net income attributable to ICE was $791 million in the first quarter and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.41. 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 adjusted free cash flow.

 

Warren Gardiner, ICE Chief Financial Officer, added: “We delivered another quarter of strong operating results, including compounding growth in our recurring revenues across all three business segments. We remain well positioned to benefit from near-term cyclical tailwinds, longer-term secular trends and are focused on investing in profitable growth to create value for our stockholders.”

 

*Constant currency (CC) percentage changes are calculated holding both the pound sterling and euro at the average exchange rate from 1Q22, 1.3424 and 1.1229, respectively.

 

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First Quarter 2023 Business Highlights

 

First quarter consolidated net revenues were $1.9 billion year-over-year including exchange net revenues of $1.1 billion, fixed income and data services revenues of $563 million and mortgage technology revenues of $236 million. Consolidated operating expenses were $927 million for the first quarter of 2023. On an adjusted basis, consolidated operating expenses were $740 million. Consolidated operating income for the first quarter was $969 million and the operating margin was 51%. On an adjusted basis, consolidated operating income for the first quarter was $1.2 billion and the adjusted operating margin was 61%.

 

$ (in millions)  Net
Revenue
   Op
Margin
   Adj Op
Margin
 
   1Q23 
Exchanges  $1,097    70%   74%
Fixed Income and Data Services  $563    39%   47%
Mortgage Technology  $236    (7)%   36%
Consolidated  $1,896    51%   61%
                
   1Q23   1Q22   % Chg 
Recurring Revenue  $953   $921    4%
Transaction Revenue, net  $943   $978    (4)%

 

Exchanges Segment Results

 

First quarter exchange net revenues were $1.1 billion. Exchange operating expenses were $332 million and on an adjusted basis, were $288 million in the first quarter. Segment operating income for the first quarter was $765 million and the operating margin was 70%. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $809 million and the adjusted operating margin was 74%.

 

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$ (in millions)  1Q23   1Q22   % Chg   Const
Curr(1)
 
Revenue, net:                
Energy  $345   $353    (2)%   (1)%
Ags and Metals   70    61    14%   15%
Financials(2)   128    130    (1)%   6%
Cash Equities and Equity Options   95    99    (4)%   (4)%
OTC and Other(3)   101    97    4%   6%
Data and Connectivity Services   232    214    8%   8%
Listings   126    129    (2)%   (2)%
Segment Revenue  $1,097   $1,083    1%   3%
                     
Recurring Revenue  $358   $343    5%   5%
Transaction Revenue, net  $739   $740     %   2%

 

(1) Net revenues in constant currency are calculated holding both the pound sterling and euro at the average exchange rate from 1Q22, 1.3424 and 1.1229, respectively.

 

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

 

(3) 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

 

First quarter fixed income and data services revenues were $563 million. Fixed income and data services operating expenses were $343 million and adjusted operating expenses were $301 million in the first quarter. Segment operating income for the first quarter was $220 million and the operating margin was 39%. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $262 million and the adjusted operating margin was 47%.

 

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$ (in millions)  1Q23   1Q22   % Chg   Const
Curr(1)
 
Revenue:                
Fixed Income Execution  $32   $15    106%   106%
CDS Clearing   101    72    41%   42%
Fixed Income Data and Analytics   276    277    %   %
Other Data and Network Services   154    145    6%   8%
Segment Revenue  $563   $509    11%   12%
                     
Recurring Revenue  $430   $422    2%   3%
Transaction Revenue  $133   $87    53%   54%

 

(1) Net revenues in constant currency are calculated holding both the pound sterling and euro at the average exchange rate from 1Q22, 1.3424 and 1.1229, respectively.

 

 

Mortgage Technology Segment Results

 

First quarter mortgage technology revenues were $236 million. Mortgage technology operating expenses were $252 million and adjusted operating expenses were $151 million in the first quarter. Segment operating loss for the first quarter was $16 million and the operating margin was (7)%. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $85 million and the adjusted operating margin was 36%.

 

$ (in millions)  1Q23   1Q22   % Chg 
Revenue:            
Origination Technology  $167   $203    (18)%
Closing Solutions   40    72    (45)%
Data and Analytics   21    20    10%
Other   8    12    (30)%
Segment Revenue  $236   $307    (23)%
                
Recurring Revenue  $165   $156    6%
Transaction Revenue  $71   $151    (53)%

 

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Other Matters

 

The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2023 was 21%.
Operating cash flow in the first quarter of 2023 was $653 million and adjusted free cash flow was $673 million.
Unrestricted cash was $2.1 billion and outstanding debt was $18.1 billion as of March 31, 2023.
Through the first quarter of 2023, ICE paid $236 million in dividends.

 

 

Updated Financial Guidance

 

ICE’s second quarter 2023 GAAP operating expenses are expected to be in a range of $905 million to $915 million. Adjusted operating expenses(1) are expected to be in a range of $763 million to $773 million.
ICE’s second quarter 2023 GAAP non-operating expense(2) is expected to be in the range of $105 million to $110 million. Adjusted non-operating expense is expected to be in the range of $85 million to $90 million.
ICE’s diluted share count for the second quarter is expected to be in the range of 559 million to 564 million weighted average shares outstanding.

 

(1) 2Q23 non-GAAP operating expenses exclude amortization of acquisition-related intangibles, pending Black Knight acquisition costs, and Ellie Mae integration costs. 

(2) Non-operating expense includes interest income, interest expense and net other income/expense. Non-GAAP non-operating expense excludes equity earnings/losses from unconsolidated investees and net interest on pre-acquisition related debt.

 

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Earnings Conference Call Information

 

ICE will hold a conference call today, May 4, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. ET to review its first quarter 2023 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 833-470-1428 from the United States or 929-526-1599 from outside of the United States. Telephone participants are required to provide the participant entry number 284962 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 second quarter 2023 earnings has been scheduled for August 3rd, 2023 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: https://ir.theice.com/investor-resources/supplemental-information/default.aspx

 

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Consolidated Statements of Income

(In millions, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

   Three Months Ended 
March 31,
 
Revenues:  2023   2022 
Exchanges  $1,673   $1,643 
Fixed income and data services   563    509 
Mortgage technology   236    307 
Total revenues   2,472    2,459 
Transaction-based expenses:          
Section 31 fees   119    51 
Cash liquidity payments, routing and clearing   457    509 
Total revenues, less transaction-based expenses   1,896    1,899 
           
Operating expenses:          
Compensation and benefits   352    359 
Professional services   28    34 
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs   21    9 
Technology and communication   172    175 
Rent and occupancy   20    21 
Selling, general and administrative   74    55 
Depreciation and amortization   260    254 
Total operating expenses   927    907 
Operating income   969    992 
Other income/(expense):          
Interest income   91    1 
Interest expense   (176)   (103)
Other expense, net   (35)   (58)
Other income/(expense), net   (120)   (160)
Income before income tax expense   849    832 
Income tax expense   175    165 
Net income  $674   $667 
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest   (19)   (10)
Net income attributable to Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.  $655   $657 
           
Earnings per share attributable to Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. common stockholders:          
Basic  $1.17   $1.17 
Diluted  $1.17   $1.16 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:          
Basic   559    561 
Diluted   561    564 

 

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In millions)

 

   As of     
   March 31, 2023   As of 
   (Unaudited)   December 31, 2022 
Assets:        
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $2,069   $1,799 
Short-term restricted cash and cash equivalents   6,145    6,149 
Cash and cash equivalent margin deposits and guaranty funds   102,072    141,990 
Invested deposits, delivery contracts receivable and unsettled variation margin   1,897    5,382 
Customer accounts receivable, net   1,650    1,169 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   503    458 
Total current assets   114,336    156,947 
Property and equipment, net   1,727    1,767 
Other non-current assets:          
Goodwill   21,120    21,111 
Other intangible assets, net   12,946    13,090 
Long-term restricted cash and cash equivalents   405    405 
Other non-current assets   1,016    1,018 
Total other non-current assets   35,487    35,624 
Total assets  $151,550   $194,338 
           
Liabilities and Equity:          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  $949   $866 
Section 31 fees payable   118    223 
Accrued salaries and benefits   146    352 
Deferred revenue   562    170 
Short-term debt       4 
Margin deposits and guaranty funds   102,072    141,990 
Invested deposits, delivery contracts payable and unsettled variation margin   1,897    5,382 
Other current liabilities   262    184 
Total current liabilities   106,006    149,171 
Non-current liabilities:          
Non-current deferred tax liability, net   3,409    3,493 
Long-term debt   18,123    18,118 
Accrued employee benefits   157    160 
Non-current operating lease liability   233    254 
Other non-current liabilities   411    381 
Total non-current liabilities   22,333    22,406 
Total liabilities   128,339    171,577 
           
Equity:          
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. stockholders’ equity:          
Common stock   6    6 
Treasury stock, at cost   (6,274)   (6,225)
Additional paid-in capital   14,388    14,313 
Retained earnings   15,362    14,943 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (315)   (331)
Total Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. stockholders’ equity   23,167    22,706 
Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries   44    55 
Total equity   23,211    22,761 
Total liabilities and equity  $151,550   $194,338 

 

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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 adjusted 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):

 

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Adjusted Operating Income, Operating Margin and Operating Expense Reconciliation

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

 

   Exchanges
Segment
   Fixed Income
and Data
Services
Segment
   Mortgage
Technology 
 Segment
   Consolidated 
   Three Months Ended
March 31,
   Three Months Ended
March 31,
   Three Months Ended
March 31,
   Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022 
Total revenues, less transaction-based
expenses
  $1,097   $1,083   $563   $509   $236   $307   $1,896   $1,899 
Operating expenses   332    299    343    354    252    254    927    907 
Less: Amortization of acquisition-related
intangibles
   16    16    42    49    92    88    150    153 
Less: Transaction and integration costs   12                9    8    21    8 
Less: Other   16                        16     
Adjusted operating expenses  $288   $283   $301   $305   $151   $158   $740   $746 
Operating income/(loss)  $765   $784   $220   $155   $(16)  $53   $969   $992 
Adjusted operating income  $809   $800   $262   $204   $85   $149   $1,156   $1,153 
Operating margin   70%   72%   39%   30%   (7)%   17%   51%   52%
Adjusted operating margin   74%   74%   47%   40%   36%   49%   61%   61%

 

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Adjusted Net Income Attributable to ICE and Diluted EPS

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

 

  

Three Months

Ended March 31,

2023

  

Three Months

Ended March 31,

2022

 
Net income attributable to ICE  $655   $657 
Add: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles   150    153 
Add: Transaction and integration costs   21    8 
Less: Net interest income on pre-acquisition-related debt   (6)    
Add: Net losses from unconsolidated investees   35    42 
Add: Other   16    9 
Less: Income tax effect for the above items   (57)   (58)
Add/(Less): Deferred tax adjustments on acquisition-related intangibles   1    (7)
Less: Other tax adjustments   (24)    
Adjusted net income attributable to ICE  $791   $804 
           
Diluted earnings per share  $1.17   $1.16 
           
Adjusted diluted earnings per share  $1.41   $1.43 
           
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   561    564 

 

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Adjusted Free Cash Flow Calculation

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended
March 31, 2023
   Three Months Ended
March 31, 2022
 
Cash flow from operations  $653   $756 
Less: Capital expenditures and capitalized software development costs   (85)   (103)
Add: Section 31 fees, net   105    7 
Adjusted free cash flow  $673   $660 

 

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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.

 

Trademarks of ICE and/or its affiliates include Intercontinental Exchange, ICE, ICE block design, NYSE and New York Stock Exchange. Information regarding additional trademarks and intellectual property rights of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. and/or its affiliates is located at http://www.intercontinentalexchange.com/terms-of-use. Key Information Documents for certain products covered by the EU Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products Regulation can be accessed on the relevant exchange website under the heading “Key Information Documents (KIDS).”

 

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, 2022, as filed with the SEC on February 2, 2023. 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.

 

SOURCE: Intercontinental Exchange

 

ICE-CORP

 

ICE Investor Relations Contact:

Katia Gonzalez

+1 678 981 3882

katia.gonzalez@ice.com

 

investors@ice.com

 

ICE Media Contact:

Josh King

+1 212 656 2490

josh.king@ice.com

 

media@ice.com

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