Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 7, 2019
Reporting Period: Fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.
Key Financial Metrics
This Form 8-K serves as a notification of the release of financial results but 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, 2018.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. Investors must refer to the attached press release for comparative analysis.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Non-GAAP Information: The company utilizes non-GAAP financial measures in its reporting. A reconciliation of these measures to comparable GAAP financial measures is provided in the attached press release and the 2018 Form 10-K.
Legal Status: The information furnished in this 8-K 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, 2019) for specific revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures.
- Consult the 2018 Form 10-K for the reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP financial measures.
- Verify the specific details of the fiscal year 2018 results and any year-over-year changes in the attached press release.