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

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors about the amendments made to Intercontinental Exchange's Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws. These are primarily administrative and housekeeping changes to align the company's governing documents with its current structure and eliminate outdated references.

Do these amendments have any impact on ICE's business operations or financial performance?

Based on the filing, these amendments appear to be administrative in nature and do not directly indicate any immediate impact on ICE's business operations or financial performance. They focus on streamlining corporate governance language and removing obsolete references.

What specific outdated references were removed?

The filing mentions the removal of references to certain subsidiaries, an obsolete proviso cross-referencing a deleted section of the bylaws (related to the 2014 Euronext sale), and the replacement of the 'Vice Chairman' title with 'Lead Independent Director'.

Where can I find the full text of the amended documents?

The full text of the Fourth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and the Eighth Amended and Restated Bylaws are filed as Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated by reference.

ICE 8-K: Corporate Changes

Summary

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) filed an 8-K on May 26, 2017, to report amendments to its Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws, effective May 25, 2017. These changes primarily involve updating and streamlining references to its national securities exchange subsidiaries, their members, and related holding companies. The amendments also remove obsolete references, including those related to the Euronext business sale and outdated officer titles like Vice Chairman, replacing them with Lead Independent Director.

Key Highlights

1ICE amended and restated its Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws effective May 25, 2017.
2The changes update and streamline references to national securities exchange subsidiaries and their governance.
3Obsolete references to the Euronext business (sold in 2014) have been removed.
4References to the 'Vice Chairman' title have been replaced with 'Lead Independent Director'.
5These are administrative and housekeeping changes to corporate governance documents.
6No significant operational or financial changes are indicated by this filing.
7The full amended documents are available as exhibits to this 8-K.

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. 8-K Report, Bylaw Amendment (May 26, 2017)

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