Intercontinental Exchange Reports Strong Second Quarter 2022

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Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) reported 2Q22 net revenues of $1.8 billion, a 6% year-over-year increase. However, GAAP diluted EPS fell 55% to $0.99 due to a prior-year gain from the sale of Coinbase shares. Adjusted diluted EPS rose 14% to $1.32. Operating income increased by 9% to $869 million, with an operating margin of 48%. Recurring revenues represented about 50% of total revenue, enhancing stability. ICE demonstrated robust cash flow, with $1.4 billion in free cash flow. The company plans to leverage strategic diversification for future growth amidst market volatility.

Positive

• Consolidated net revenues increased 6% year-over-year to $1.8 billion.
• Adjusted diluted EPS rose 14% year-over-year to $1.32.
• Operating income grew 9% to $869 million, with an operating margin of 48%.
• Recurring revenues accounted for approximately 50% of total revenue, reflecting stability.
• Strong cash flow with free cash flow totaling $1.4 billion.

Negative

• GAAP diluted EPS fell 55% year-over-year to $0.99, primarily due to a prior-year gain from the sale of Coinbase shares.
• Mortgage technology revenues decreased by 13% year-over-year.

ATLANTA & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--  

2Q22 net revenues of $1.8 billion, +6% y/y   2Q22 GAAP diluted EPS of $0.99, down 55% y/y, primarily due to the 2Q21 pre-tax gain of $1.23 billion related to the full divestment of our stake in Coinbase   2Q22 adj. diluted EPS of $1.32, +14% y/y   2Q22 operating income of $869 million, +9% y/y; adj. operating income of $1.1 billion, +12% y/y   2Q22 operating margin of 48%; adj. operating margin of 59%

Jeffrey C. Sprecher, ICE Chair & Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are pleased to report our second quarter results, which were highlighted by continued revenue and operating profit growth. Amidst a backdrop of continued volatility and uncertainty, our strong second quarter performance reflects the value of our markets, technology and data services. Our strategic diversification across asset classes and geographies enables us to better innovate for customers and drive growth across an array of macro environments. As we look to the second half of the year, we remain focused on connecting customers to data and technology and extending our track record of growth."

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2022. For the quarter ended June 30, 2022, consolidated net income attributable to ICE was $555 million on $1.8 billion of consolidated revenues, less transaction-based expenses. Second quarter GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.99. Adjusted net income attributable to ICE was $739 million in the second quarter and adjusted diluted EPS were $1.32. 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: "Through the first half of the year, we have grown revenues, operating income and cash flow. Recurring revenues, which account for roughly 50% of our total revenue, continue to compound alongside growth in our diverse transaction-based businesses. This performance reflects the “all-weather” nature of our business model, and as we move into the second half of 2022, we are well-positioned to benefit from near-term cyclical tailwinds as well as longer-term secular trends and remain focused on creating value for stockholders."

Second Quarter 2022 Business Highlights

Second quarter consolidated net revenues were $1.8 billion, up 6% year-over-year including exchange net revenues of $1.0 billion, fixed income and data services revenues of $512 million and mortgage technology revenues of $297 million. Consolidated operating expenses were $945 million for the second quarter of 2022. On an adjusted basis, consolidated operating expenses were $740 million. Consolidated operating income for the second quarter was $869 million and the operating margin was 48%. On an adjusted basis, consolidated operating income for the second quarter was $1.1 billion and the adjusted operating margin was 59%.

$ (in millions)	Net Revenue	Op Margin	Adj Op Margin
	2Q22
Exchanges	$1,005	70%	71%
Fixed Income and Data Services	$512	34%	43%
Mortgage Technology	$297	(2)%	46%
Consolidated	$1,814	48%	59%
	2Q22	2Q21	% Chg
Recurring Revenue	$931	$870	7%
Transaction Revenue, net	$883	$837	6%

Exchanges Segment Results

Second quarter exchange net revenues were $1.0 billion. Exchange operating expenses were $304 million and on an adjusted basis, were $287 million in the second quarter. Segment operating income for the second quarter was $701 million and the operating margin was 70%. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $718 million and the adjusted operating margin was 71%.

$ (in millions)	2Q22	2Q21	% Chg
Revenue, net:
Energy	$265	$274	(3)%
Ags and Metals	61	62	(1)%
Financials(1)	123	83	50%
Cash Equities and Equity Options	99	85	17%
OTC and Other(2)	108	78	39%
Data and Connectivity Services	218	208	4%
Listings	131	119	10%
Segment Revenue	$1,005	$909	11%
Recurring Revenue	$350	$327	7%
Transaction Revenue, net	$655	$582	13%

(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 $512 million. Fixed income and data services operating expenses were $338 million and adjusted operating expenses were $294 million in the second quarter. Segment operating income for the second quarter was $174 million and the operating margin was 34%. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $218 million and the adjusted operating margin was 43%.

$ (in millions)	2Q22	2Q21	% Chg	Const Curr(1)
Revenue:
Fixed Income Execution	$25	$13	84%	85%
CDS Clearing	66	38	72%	76%
Fixed Income Data and Analytics	274	268	3%	4%
Other Data and Network Services	147	139	6%	8%
Segment Revenue	$512	$458	12%	13%
Recurring Revenue	$421	$407	4%	5%
Transaction Revenue	$91	$51	75%	78%

(1) Net revenues in constant currency are calculated holding both the pound sterling and euro at the average exchange rate from 2Q21, 1.3985 and 1.2054, respectively.

Mortgage Technology Segment Results

Second quarter mortgage technology revenues were $297 million. Mortgage technology operating expenses were $303 million and adjusted operating expenses were $159 million in the second quarter. Segment operating loss for the second quarter was $6 million and the operating margin was (2)%. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $138 million and the adjusted operating margin was 46%.

$ (in millions)	2Q22	2Q21	% Chg
Revenue:
Origination Technology	$196	$241	(19)%
Closing Solutions	64	69	(6)%
Data and Analytics	24	18	37%
Other	13	12	4%
Segment Revenue	$297	$340	(13)%
Recurring Revenue	$160	$136	18%
Transaction Revenue	$137	$204	(33)%

Other Matters

• The effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2022 was 23%.
• Operating cash flow through the second quarter of 2022 was $1.7 billion and free cash flow was $1.4 billion.
• Unrestricted cash was $830 million and outstanding debt was $18.1 billion as of June 30, 2022.
• Through the second quarter of 2022, ICE repurchased $632 million of its common stock and paid $427 million in dividends. In connection with our pending acquisition of Black Knight, on May 4, 2022 we suspended share repurchases.

Updated Financial Guidance

• ICE's full year 2022 GAAP operating expenses are expected to be in a range of $3.599 billion to $3.649 billion. Adjusted operating expenses⁽¹⁾ are expected to be in a range of $2.97 billion to $2.99 billion.
• ICE's third quarter 2022 GAAP operating expenses are expected to be in a range of $903 million to $913 million. Adjusted operating expenses⁽¹⁾ are expected to be in a range of $743 million to $753 million.
• ICE's third quarter 2022 GAAP non-operating expense⁽²⁾ is expected to be in the range of $180 million to $185 million. Adjusted non-operating expense is expected to be in the range of $115 million to $120 million.
• ICE's diluted share count for the third quarter is expected to be in the range of 558 million to 563 million weighted average shares outstanding.

(1) 2022 and 3Q22 non-GAAP operating expenses exclude amortization of acquisition-related intangibles and Ellie Mae transaction and integration costs.

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

Earnings Conference Call Information

ICE will hold a conference call today, August 4, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. ET to review its second quarter 2022 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 844-200-6205 from the United States or 929-526-1599 from outside of the United States. Telephone participants are required to provide the participant entry number 093622 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 2022 earnings has been scheduled for November 3rd, 2022 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

Consolidated Statements of Income (In millions, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)
	Six Months Ended June 30,						Three Months Ended June 30,
Revenues:	2022			2021			2022			2021
Exchanges	$	3,247		$	2,942		$	1,604		$	1,336
Fixed income and data services		1,021			926			512			458
Mortgage technology		604			695			297			340
Total revenues		4,872			4,563			2,413			2,134
Transaction-based expenses:
Section 31 fees		174			166			123			41
Cash liquidity payments, routing and clearing		985			893			476			386
Total revenues, less transaction-based expenses		3,713			3,504			1,814			1,707
Operating expenses:
Compensation and benefits		714			719			355			365
Professional services		69			81			35			37
Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs		62			28			53			10
Technology and communication		344			327			169			165
Rent and occupancy		41			41			20			20
Selling, general and administrative		112			111			57			60
Depreciation and amortization		510			506			256			251
Total operating expenses		1,852			1,813			945			908
Operating income		1,861			1,691			869			799
Other income/(expense):
Interest income		9			—			8			—
Interest expense		(264	)		(213	)		(161	)		(106	)
Other income/(expense), net		(35	)		1,287			23			1,239
Other income/(expense), net		(290	)		1,074			(130	)		1,133
Income before income tax expense		1,571			2,765			739			1,932
Income tax expense		338			862			173			679
Net income	$	1,233		$	1,903		$	566		$	1,253
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest		(21	)		(5	)		(11	)		(1	)
Net income attributable to Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.	$	1,212		$	1,898		$	555		$	1,252
Earnings per share attributable to Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. common stockholders:
Basic	$	2.17		$	3.38		$	0.99		$	2.23
Diluted	$	2.16		$	3.36		$	0.99		$	2.22
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic		560			562			558			563
Diluted		562			565			560			565

Consolidated Balance Sheets (In millions)
	As of
	June 30, 2022			As of
	(Unaudited)			December 31, 2021
Assets:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	830		$	607
Short-term restricted cash and cash equivalents		6,045			1,035
Cash and cash equivalent margin deposits and guaranty funds		164,483			145,936
Invested deposits, delivery contracts receivable and unsettled variation margin		3,189			4,493
Customer accounts receivable, net		1,371			1,208
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		457			1,021
Total current assets		176,375			154,300
Property and equipment, net		1,703			1,699
Other non-current assets:
Goodwill		21,106			21,123
Other intangible assets, net		13,397			13,736
Long-term restricted cash and cash equivalents		405			398
Other non-current assets		2,221			2,246
Total other non-current assets		37,129			37,503
Total assets	$	215,207		$	193,502
Liabilities and Equity:
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	719		$	703
Section 31 fees payable		172			57
Accrued salaries and benefits		220			354
Deferred revenue		473			194
Short-term debt		4			1,521
Margin deposits and guaranty funds		164,483			145,936
Invested deposits, delivery contracts payable and unsettled variation margin		3,189			4,493
Other current liabilities		162			153
Total current liabilities		169,422			153,411
Non-current liabilities:
Non-current deferred tax liability, net		3,945			4,100
Long-term debt		18,109			12,397
Accrued employee benefits		191			200
Non-current operating lease liability		267			252
Other non-current liabilities		412			394
Total non-current liabilities		22,924			17,343
Total liabilities		192,346			170,754
Equity:
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. stockholders’ equity:
Common stock		6			6
Treasury stock, at cost		(6,223	)		(5,520	)
Additional paid-in capital		14,201			14,069
Retained earnings		15,135			14,350
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(305	)		(196	)
Total Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. stockholders’ equity		22,814			22,709
Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries		47			39
Total equity		22,861			22,748
Total liabilities and equity	$	215,207		$	193,502

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):

Adjusted Operating Income, Operating Margin and Operating Expense Reconciliation (In millions) (Unaudited)
	Exchanges Segment				Fixed Income and Data Services Segment				Mortgage Technology Segment				Consolidated
	Six Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2022		2021		2022		2021		2022		2021		2022		2021
Total revenues, less transaction-based expenses	$2,088		$1,883		$1,021		$926		$604		$695		$3,713		$3,504
Operating expenses	603		647		692		672		557		494		1,852		1,813
Less: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles	33		37		93		91		180		185		306		313
Less: Transaction and integration costs	—		10		—		—		60		17		60		27
Adjusted operating expenses	$570		$600		$599		$581		$317		$292		$1,486		$1,473
Operating income	$1,485		$1,236		$329		$254		$47		$201		$1,861		$1,691
Adjusted operating income	$1,518		$1,283		$422		$345		$287		$403		$2,227		$2,031
Operating margin	71%		66%		32%		27%		8%		29%		50%		48%
Adjusted operating margin	73%		68%		41%		37%		47%		58%		60%		58%

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 June 30,				Three Months Ended June 30,				Three Months Ended June 30,				Three Months Ended June 30,
	2022		2021		2022		2021		2022		2021		2022		2021
Total revenues, less transaction-based expenses	$1,005		$909		$512		$458		$297		$340		$1,814		$1,707
Operating expenses	304		326		338		337		303		245		945		908
Less: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles	17		19		44		46		92		90		153		155
Less: Transaction and integration costs	—		5		—		—		52		4		52		9
Adjusted operating expenses	$287		$302		$294		$291		$159		$151		$740		$744
Operating income/(loss)	$701		$583		$174		$121		$(6)		$95		$869		$799
Adjusted operating income	$718		$607		$218		$167		$138		$189		$1,074		$963
Operating margin	70%		64%		34%		26%		(2)%		28%		48%		47%
Adjusted operating margin	71%		67%		43%		36%		46%		56%		59%		56%

Adjusted Net Income Attributable to ICE and EPS (In millions) (Unaudited)
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2022				Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Net income attributable to ICE	$	1,212			$	1,898
Add: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles		306				313
Add: Transaction and integration costs		60				27
Add: Accrual relating to legal settlement		9				—
Add: Net interest expense on pre-acquisition-related debt		18				—
Add: Extinguishment of 2022 and 2023 Senior Notes		30				—
Less: Gain on sale of Euroclear equity investment and dividends received		(41	)			(30	)
Less: Gain on sale of Coinbase equity investment		—				(1,227	)
Less: Gain related to the settlement of an acquisition-related indemnification claim		—				(7	)
Add/(Less): Net losses/(income) from unconsolidated investees		57				(34	)
Add/(Less): Income tax effect for the above items		(123	)			254
Add: Deferred tax adjustments on acquisition-related intangibles		15				197
Adjusted net income attributable to ICE	$	1,543			$	1,391
Basic earnings per share	$	2.17			$	3.38
Diluted earnings per share	$	2.16			$	3.36
Adjusted basic earnings per share	$	2.76			$	2.47
Adjusted diluted earnings per share	$	2.75			$	2.46
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		560				562
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		562				565

Adjusted Net Income Attributable to ICE and EPS (In millions) (Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2022				Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Net income attributable to ICE	$	555			$	1,252
Add: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles		153				155
Add: Transaction and integration costs		52				9
Add: Net interest expense on pre-acquisition-related debt		18				—
Add: Extinguishment of 2022 and 2023 Senior Notes		30				—
Less: Gain on sale of Euroclear equity investment		(41	)			—
Less: Gain on sale of Coinbase equity investment		—				(1,227	)
Less: Gain related to the settlement of an acquisition-related indemnification claim		—				(7	)
Add/(Less): Net losses/(income) from unconsolidated investees		15				(9	)
Add/(Less): Income tax effect for the above items		(65	)			288
Add: Deferred tax adjustments on acquisition-related intangibles		22				196
Adjusted net income attributable to ICE	$	739			$	657
Basic earnings per share	$	0.99			$	2.23
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.99			$	2.22
Adjusted basic earnings per share	$	1.32			$	1.17
Adjusted diluted earnings per share	$	1.32			$	1.16
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		558				563
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		560				565

Free Cash Flow Calculation (In millions) (Unaudited)
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2022			Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Cash flow from operations	$	1,725		$	1,607
Less: Capital expenditures and capitalized software development costs		(204	)		(240	)
Add/(Less): Section 31 fees, net		(115	)		44
Free cash flow	$	1,406		$	1,411

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).”

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FAQ

What were Intercontinental Exchange's earnings for the second quarter of 2022?

ICE reported GAAP diluted EPS of $0.99 for 2Q22, down 55% year-over-year, while adjusted diluted EPS increased to $1.32.

How did ICE's revenue perform in the second quarter of 2022?

ICE's consolidated net revenues for 2Q22 were $1.8 billion, representing a 6% increase compared to the same period last year.

What was ICE's operating income for the second quarter of 2022?

ICE's operating income for 2Q22 was $869 million, with an operating margin of 48%.

What is the percentage of recurring revenue in ICE's total revenue?

Recurring revenues accounted for approximately 50% of ICE's total revenue in the second quarter of 2022.

What was ICE's free cash flow for the second quarter of 2022?

ICE reported free cash flow of $1.4 billion for the second quarter of 2022.