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EX-99.12tm2426975d1_ex99-1.htmEXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Intercontinental Exchange Reports Strong Third

Quarter 2024

· Record 3Q24 net revenues of $2.3 billion, +17% y/y

Jeffrey C. Sprecher,

ICE Chair & Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are pleased to report our third quarter results that extend our track record of revenue and earnings per share growth. Our customers continue to rely on our mission-critical data and technology to manage their risk and capture workflow efficiencies amid a dynamic macroeconomic environment. As we look to the balance of the year and beyond, our focus remains on capitalizing on our world class technology, innovative culture and operating expertise to better serve our customers and create value for our stockholders.”

· 3Q24 GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.14, +19% y/y

· 3Q24 adj. diluted EPS of $1.55, +6% y/y

· Record 3Q24 operating income of $1.1 billion, +31% y/y; record adj. operating income of $1.4 billion, +17% y/y

· 3Q24 operating margin of 47%; adj. operating margin of 59%

ATLANTA &

NEW YORK, October 31, 2024 - Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data,

today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2024. For the quarter ended September 30, 2024, consolidated net income

attributable to ICE was $657 million on $2.3 billion of consolidated revenues, less transaction-based expenses. Third quarter GAAP diluted

EPS were $1.14. Adjusted net income attributable to ICE was $894 million in the third quarter and adjusted diluted EPS were $1.55. 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: "Our

record third quarter revenue and operating income reflect the power of our balanced and diverse business model, which through an array

of macroeconomic environments, continues to deliver consistent and compounding growth. Combined with our strong cash flows, we continue

to make progress executing on our deleveraging plan while also investing in future growth."

1

Third Quarter 2024 Business

Highlights

Third quarter consolidated net

revenues were $2.3 billion including exchange net revenues of $1.3 billion, fixed income and data services revenues of $586 million and

mortgage technology revenues of $509 million. Consolidated operating expenses were $1.2 billion for the third quarter of 2024. On an adjusted

basis, consolidated operating expenses were $960 million. Consolidated operating income for the third quarter was $1.1 billion, and the

operating margin was 47%. On an adjusted basis, consolidated operating income for the third quarter was $1.4 billion, and the adjusted

operating margin was 59%.

$ (in millions)

Net

Revenues

Op

Margin

Adj Op

Margin

3Q24

Exchanges

$

1,254

76

%

75

%

Fixed Income and Data Services

$

586

36

%

45

%

Mortgage Technology

$

509

(11

)%

35

%

Consolidated

$

2,349

47

%

59

%

3Q24

3Q23

% Chg

Recurring Revenues

$

1,212

$

1,031

18

%

Transaction Revenues, net

$

1,137

$

972

17

%

Exchanges Segment Results

Third quarter exchange net revenues

were $1.3 billion. Exchange operating expenses were $307 million and on an adjusted basis, were $309 million in the third quarter. Segment

operating income for the third quarter was $947 million, and the operating margin was 76%. On an adjusted basis, operating income was

$945 million, and the adjusted operating margin was 75%.

2

$ (in millions)

3Q24

3Q23

% Chg

Const

Curr(1)

Revenues, net:

Energy

$

473

$

384

23

%

23

%

Ags and Metals

60

61

(3

)%

(3

)%

Financials(2)

141

112

26

%

23

%

Cash Equities and Equity Options, net

107

93

15

%

15

%

OTC and Other(3)

109

104

5

%

5

%

Data and Connectivity Services

242

236

3

%

3

%

Listings

122

124

(1

)%

(1

)%

Segment Revenues

$

1,254

$

1,114

13

%

12

%

Recurring Revenues

$

364

$

360

1

%

1

%

Transaction Revenues, net

$

890

$

754

18

%

17

%

(1) Net revenues in constant currency are calculated

holding both the pound sterling and euro at the average exchange rate from 3Q23, 1.2660 and 1.0881, respectively.

(2) Financials include interest rates and other financial

futures and options.

(3) OTC & other includes net interest income

and fees 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, exchange member fees, and agriculture

grading and certification fees.

Fixed Income and Data Services Segment Results

Third quarter fixed income and

data services revenues were $586 million. Fixed income and data services operating expenses were $376 million, and adjusted operating

expenses were $323 million in the third quarter. Segment operating income for the third quarter was $210 million, and the operating margin

was 36%. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $263 million, and the adjusted operating margin was 45%.

$ (in millions)

3Q24

3Q23

% Chg

Const

Curr(1)

Revenues:

Fixed Income Execution

$

28

$

29

(2

)%

(2

)%

CDS Clearing

97

94

3

%

3

%

Fixed Income Data and Analytics

295

279

6

%

6

%

Other Data and Network Services

166

157

6

%

5

%

Segment Revenues

$

586

$

559

5

%

5

%

Recurring Revenues

$

461

$

436

6

%

6

%

Transaction Revenues

$

125

$

123

2

%

2

%

3

(1) Net revenues in constant currency are calculated

holding both the pound sterling and euro at the average exchange rate from 3Q23, 1.2660 and 1.0881, respectively.

Mortgage Technology Segment Results

Third quarter mortgage technology

revenues were $509 million. Mortgage technology operating expenses were $563 million, and adjusted operating expenses were $328 million

in the third quarter. Segment operating loss for the third quarter was $54 million, and the operating margin was (11)%. On an adjusted

basis, operating income was $181 million, and the adjusted operating margin was 35%.

$ (in millions)

3Q24

3Q23

% Chg

Revenues:

Origination Technology

$

182

$

172

6

%

Closing Solutions

54

48

12

%

Servicing Software

209

69

n/a

Data and Analytics

64

41

55

%

Segment Revenues

$

509

$

330

54

%

Recurring Revenues

$

387

$

235

64

%

Transaction Revenues

$

122

$

95

29

%

4

Other Matters

·

Operating cash flow through the third quarter of 2024 was $3.1 billion and adjusted free cash flow was $2.6 billion.

·

Unrestricted cash was $755 million and outstanding debt was $21.2 billion as of September 30, 2024.

·

Through the third quarter of 2024, ICE paid $780 million in dividends.

Updated Financial Guidance

·

G1ICE's fourth quarter 2024 GAAP operating expenses are expected to be in a range of $1.23 billion to $1.24 billion. G2Adjusted operating

expenses(1) are expected to be in a range of $977 million to $987 million.

·

G3G4ICE's fourth quarter 2024 GAAP and adjusted non-operating expense(2) are both expected to be in the range of $180

million to $185 million.

·

G5ICE's diluted share count for the fourth quarter is expected to be in the range of 574 million to 580 million weighted average shares

outstanding.

·

G6ICE's full year 2024 capital expenditures are now expected to be in a range of $700 million to $740 million.

(1) 4Q 2024 non-GAAP operating expenses exclude amortization of

acquisition-related intangibles, duplicate rent expenses, and Black Knight 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.

5

Earnings Conference Call Information

ICE will hold a conference call today, October 31, 2024, at 8:30

a.m. ET to review its third quarter 2024 financial results. A live audio webcast of the earnings call will be available on the company's

website at www.ice.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 821839 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 fourth quarter 2024 earnings has been scheduled

for February 6th, 2025 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

6

Consolidated Statements of Income

(In millions, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

Three Months Ended

September 30,

Revenues:

2024

2023

2024

2023

Exchanges

$

5,498

$

4,754

$

1,938

$

1,540

Fixed income and data services

1,719

1,668

586

559

Mortgage technology

1,514

815

509

330

Total revenues

8,731

7,237

3,033

2,429

Transaction-based expenses:

Section 31 fees

437

231

232

56

Cash liquidity payments, routing and clearing

1,338

1,219

452

370

Total revenues, less transaction-based expenses

6,956

5,787

2,349

2,003

Operating expenses:

Compensation and benefits

1,422

1,103

487

400

Professional services

114

88

40

31

Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs

88

201

37

155

Technology and communication

631

529

212

184

Rent and occupancy

89

65

30

20

Selling, general and administrative

232

196

54

59

Depreciation and amortization

1,148

836

386

309

Total operating expenses

3,724

3,018

1,246

1,158

Operating income

3,232

2,769

1,103

845

Other income/(expense):

Interest income

105

287

39

94

Interest expense

(697

)

(557

)

(223

)

(206

)

Other income/(expense), net

83

(121

)

(21

)

(51

)

Total other income/(expense), net

(509

)

(391

)

(205

)

(163

)

Income before income tax expense

2,723

2,378

898

682

Income tax expense

630

330

227

123

Net income

$

2,093

$

2,048

$

671

$

559

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest

(37

)

(53

)

(14

)

(18

)

Net income attributable to Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

$

2,056

$

1,995

$

657

$

541

Earnings per share attributable to Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. common stockholders:

Basic

$

3.59

$

3.56

$

1.15

$

0.96

Diluted

$

3.57

$

3.55

$

1.14

$

0.96

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

Basic

573

561

574

563

Diluted

576

562

577

565

7

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In millions)

As of

September 30, 2024

As of

(Unaudited)

December 31, 2023

Assets:

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

755

$

899

Short-term restricted cash and cash equivalents

1,243

531

Short-term restricted investments

500

680

Cash and cash equivalent margin deposits and guaranty funds

78,774

78,980

Invested deposits, delivery contracts receivable and unsettled variation margin

1,119

1,814

Customer accounts receivable, net

1,565

1,366

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

739

703

Total current assets

84,695

84,973

Property and equipment, net

2,029

1,923

Other non-current assets:

Goodwill

30,598

30,553

Other intangible assets, net

16,573

17,317

Long-term restricted cash and cash equivalents

370

340

Other non-current assets

936

978

Total other non-current assets

48,477

49,188

Total assets

$

135,201

$

136,084

Liabilities and Equity:

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

1,045

$

1,003

Section 31 fees payable

76

79

Accrued salaries and benefits

353

459

Deferred revenue

375

200

Short-term debt

2,619

1,954

Margin deposits and guaranty funds

78,774

78,980

Invested deposits, delivery contracts payable and unsettled variation margin

1,119

1,814

Other current liabilities

201

137

Total current liabilities

84,562

84,626

Non-current liabilities:

Non-current deferred tax liability, net

3,855

4,080

Long-term debt

18,581

20,659

Accrued employee benefits

178

193

Non-current operating lease liability

318

299

Other non-current liabilities

434

441

Total non-current liabilities

23,366

25,672

Total liabilities

107,928

110,298

Equity:

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. stockholders’ equity:

Common stock

7

6

Treasury stock, at cost

(6,381

)

(6,304

)

Additional paid-in capital

16,226

15,953

Retained earnings

17,632

16,356

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(251

)

(294

)

Total Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. stockholders’ equity

27,233

25,717

Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries

40

69

Total equity

27,273

25,786

Total liabilities and equity

$

135,201

$

136,084

8

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.

9

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):

Adjusted Operating Income, Operating Margin

and Operating Expense Reconciliation

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

Exchanges

Segment

Fixed Income

and Data

Services

Segment

Mortgage

Technology

Segment

Consolidated

Nine Months

Ended

September 30,

Nine Months

Ended

September 30,

Nine Months

Ended

September 30,

Nine Months

Ended

September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

2024

2023

2024

2023

Total revenues, less transaction-based expenses

$

3,723

$

3,304

$

1,719

$

1,668

$

1,514

$

815

$

6,956

$

5,787

Operating expenses

989

944

1,087

1,057

1,648

1,017

3,724

3,018

Less: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

51

49

114

127

593

316

758

492

Less: Transaction and integration costs

—

—

—

—

88

201

88

201

Less: Regulatory matter

—

11

10

—

—

—

10

11

Less: Other

11

6

20

—

—

—

31

6

Adjusted operating expenses

$

927

$

878

$

943

$

930

$

967

$

500

$

2,837

$

2,308

Operating income/(loss)

$

2,734

$

2,360

$

632

$

611

$

(134

)

$

(202

)

$

3,232

$

2,769

Adjusted operating income

$

2,796

$

2,426

$

776

$

738

$

547

$

315

$

4,119

$

3,479

Operating margin

73

%

71

%

37

%

37

%

(9

)%

(25

)%

46

%

48

%

Adjusted operating margin

75

%

73

%

45

%

44

%

36

%

39

%

59

%

60

%

10

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

September 30,

Three Months

Ended

September 30,

Three Months

Ended

September 30,

Three Months

Ended

September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

2024

2023

2024

2023

Total revenues, less transaction-based expenses

$

1,254

$

1,114

$

586

$

559

$

509

$

330

$

2,349

$

2,003

Operating expenses

307

313

376

358

563

487

1,246

1,158

Less: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

17

16

37

42

198

133

252

191

Less: Transaction and integration costs

—

—

—

—

37

155

37

155

Less: Regulatory matter

—

—

10

—

—

—

10

—

Less/(Add): Other

(19

)

—

6

—

—

—

(13

)

—

Adjusted operating expenses

$

309

$

297

$

323

$

316

$

328

$

199

$

960

$

812

Operating income/(loss)

$

947

$

801

$

210

$

201

$

(54

)

$

(157

)

$

1,103

$

845

Adjusted operating income

$

945

$

817

$

263

$

243

$

181

$

131

$

1,389

$

1,191

Operating margin

76

%

72

%

36

%

36

%

(11

)%

(48

)%

47

%

42

%

Adjusted operating margin

75

%

73

%

45

%

44

%

35

%

39

%

59

%

59

%

11

Adjusted Net Income Attributable to ICE and

Diluted EPS

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

Nine Months

Ended

September 30,

2024

Nine Months

Ended

September 30,

2023

Net income attributable to ICE common stockholders

$

2,056

$

1,995

Add: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

758

492

Add: Transaction and integration costs

88

201

(Less)/Add: Litigation and regulatory matters

(150

)

11

Add: Net losses from unconsolidated investees

63

91

Add: Loss on sale and fair value adjustments of equity investments and dividends received

1

7

Less: Net interest income on pre-acquisition-related debt

—

(12

)

Add: Other

31

22

Less: Income tax effect for the above items

(199

)

(178

)

Less: Deferred tax adjustments on acquisition-related intangibles

(26

)

(131

)

Less: Other tax adjustments

—

(81

)

Adjusted net income attributable to ICE common stockholders

$

2,622

$

2,417

Diluted earnings per share attributable to ICE common stockholders

$

3.57

$

3.55

Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to ICE common stockholders

$

4.55

$

4.30

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

576

562

12

Adjusted Net Income Attributable to ICE and

Diluted EPS

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

September 30,

2024

Three Months Ended

September 30,

2023

Net income attributable to ICE common stockholders

$

657

$

541

Add: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

252

191

Add: Transaction and integration costs

37

155

Add: Regulatory matter

10

—

Add: Net losses from unconsolidated investees

18

26

(Less)/Add: Loss on sale and fair value adjustments of equity investments and dividends received

(2

)

7

(Less)/Add: Other

(13

)

16

Less: Income tax effect for the above items

(74

)

(66

)

Add/(Less): Deferred tax adjustments on acquisition-related intangibles

9

(46

)

Adjusted net income attributable to ICE common stockholders

$

894

$

824

Diluted earnings per share attributable to ICE common stockholders

$

1.14

$

0.96

Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to ICE common stockholders

$

1.55

$

1.46

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

577

565

13

Adjusted Free Cash Flow Calculation

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

Nine Months

Ended

September 30,

2024

Nine Months

Ended

September 30,

2023

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

3,103

$

2,573

Less: Capital expenditures

(212

)

(104

)

Less: Capitalized software development costs

(264

)

(222

)

Free cash flow

2,627

2,247

Add: Section 31 fees, net

4

205

Adjusted free cash flow

$

2,631

$

2,452

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About Intercontinental Exchange

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) is a Fortune 500 company

that designs, builds and operates digital networks that connect people to opportunity. We provide financial technology and data services

across major asset classes helping our customers access mission-critical workflow tools that increase transparency and efficiency. ICE’s

futures, equity, and options exchanges – including the New York Stock Exchange – and clearing houses help people invest, raise

capital and manage risk. We offer some of the world’s largest markets to trade and clear energy and environmental products. Our

fixed income, data services and execution capabilities provide information, analytics and platforms that help our customers streamline

processes and capitalize on opportunities. At ICE Mortgage Technology, we are transforming U.S. housing finance, from initial consumer

engagement through loan production, closing, registration and the long-term servicing relationship. Together, ICE transforms, streamlines

and automates 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, 2023, as filed with the SEC on February 8, 2024. 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:

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+1 678 981 3882

katia.gonzalez@ice.com

investors@ice.com

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recession, downturn, contraction, slowdown

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Buybacks

share repurchase, buyback program

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Underlines use the same word lists the scores use. AI, recession and tariffs follow Palanor’s word counter, so those counts match it exactly on the same text. Layoffs and buybacks use the terms the model was given. The model’s count is an estimate by meaning, not by string, so it can differ from the underlines.

Source: SEC EDGAR · public domain · Highlights by Palanor