01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed September 8, 2023. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) filed an 8-K on September 8, 2023, detailing the final results of the consideration elections made by Black Knight, Inc. stockholders following ICE's acquisition of Black Knight on September 5, 2023.
The filing clarifies the mix of cash and stock received by former Black Knight shareholders based on their elected preferences and the proration procedures outlined in the merger agreement. For investors, the key takeaway is the finalized allocation of consideration. The stock consideration was oversubscribed, leading to proration for those who elected ICE shares.
This means approximately 32.09%a of the merger consideration for these electing shareholders will be in ICE stock, with the remaining 67.91% paid in cash. Shareholders who elected cash, or made no valid election, will receive the full cash consideration. This information is crucial for understanding the immediate impact on ICE's share count and the cash outflow resulting from the transaction.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Finalized consideration election results for the Black Knight acquisition are detailed.
- The stock consideration election by Black Knight stockholders was oversubscribed.
- Black Knight stockholders who elected to receive ICE stock will be prorated, receiving approximately 32.09% of their merger consideration in ICE common stock.
- The remaining approximately 67.91% of the merger consideration for these electing shareholders will be paid in cash.
- Black Knight stockholders who elected the Per Share Cash Consideration will receive the full cash amount.
- Black Knight stockholders who did not make a valid election will also receive the Per Share Cash Consideration.
- Cash will be paid in lieu of any fractional shares of ICE common stock for those receiving stock consideration.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?
This 8-K filing provides the final results of the consideration elections made by former Black Knight, Inc. stockholders following ICE's acquisition. It clarifies the exact mix of cash and ICE common stock received by these shareholders based on their elections and the terms of the merger agreement, particularly the proration due to oversubscription of the stock election.
How were the Black Knight stockholders' elections handled, and what does the proration mean?
Black Knight stockholders could elect to receive either cash ($75.867 per share) or ICE common stock (0.6577 shares per share). The stock election was oversubscribed, meaning more shares were elected than were available. Therefore, stockholders who elected to receive ICE stock were subject to proration. They will now receive approximately 32.09% of their merger consideration in ICE common stock and the remaining 67.91% in cash.
What will shareholders who elected to receive cash get?
Black Knight stockholders who made a valid election to receive the Per Share Cash Consideration will receive the full cash amount ($75.867 per share) as originally specified. Additionally, shares for which no valid election was made will also be converted into the right to receive the Per Share Cash Consideration.
What is the overall impact on ICE regarding cash and stock issuance from this acquisition?
The oversubscription of the stock election means a larger portion of the total merger consideration will be paid out in cash than initially anticipated for those who elected stock. Shareholders who elected cash, or made no election, will also receive cash. This indicates a higher immediate cash outflow for ICE related to the acquisition compared to a scenario with less demand for cash or a lower demand for stock.
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