What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Intercontinental Exchange's (ICE) financial results for the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2015. It includes a press release that provides the detailed financial performance.

Where can I find the detailed financial results and a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures?

The detailed financial results and the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to comparable GAAP measures are included in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) attached to this 8-K filing. Further details will also be available in ICE's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015.

Does this filing contain actual financial statements?

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the full financial statements. It primarily announces the results and provides a press release. The comprehensive financial statements will be found in ICE's subsequent Form 10-Q filing for the quarter ended March 31, 2015.

ICE 8-K: Earnings & Results

Summary

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) filed an 8-K on May 5, 2015, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2015. The filing primarily serves to announce these results, with a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 detailing the company's performance. Investors should note that ICE references non-GAAP financial measures in its earnings announcement, and a reconciliation to GAAP figures is provided within the press release and its forthcoming Form 10-Q filing.

Key Highlights

1ICE announced its first-quarter 2015 financial results on May 5, 2015.
2The announcement was made via a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
3The filing covers the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2015.
4ICE utilized non-GAAP financial information in its earnings release.
5Reconciliation between non-GAAP and GAAP financial measures is available in the press release and the Q1 2015 10-Q.
6The Chief Financial Officer, Scott A. Hill, signed the filing.

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 5, 2015)

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