Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: February 5, 2015
Reporting Period: Fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2014.
Key Financial Metrics
This Form 8-K serves as a notification of the release of financial results and does not contain specific numerical data for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The filing states that these metrics are detailed in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014.
Material Changes
The filing does not provide specific details regarding material changes versus prior periods. It references the attached press release for the announcement of results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2014.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Non-GAAP Information: The company notes that the attached press release includes references to non-GAAP financial information. A description and reconciliation to comparable GAAP measures are provided in the press release and the 2014 Form 10-K.
Legal Status: The information in this filing and the attached press release is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated February 5, 2015) for specific revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures.
- Consult the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, for detailed reconciliations of non-GAAP to GAAP financial measures.
- Verify the specific operational drivers for the reported period in the full press release text, as this 8-K summary does not contain them.