Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 7, 2017
Reporting Period: Fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided filing text serves as a cover document referencing a press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial data. The text itself does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. Investors must refer to the attached press release or the Annual Report on Form 10-K for these figures.
Material Changes
The filing announces the release of financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. No specific material changes or comparative metrics are detailed within this text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
- Non-GAAP Information: The company utilizes non-GAAP financial measures in its reporting. Reconciliations to GAAP measures are available in the attached press release and the 2016 Form 10-K.
- Legal Status: Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated February 7, 2017) for specific revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures.
- Consult the 2016 Form 10-K for the reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP financial measures.
- Verify the specific details of the fiscal year 2016 performance as the 8-K text only confirms the announcement of results.