Intercontinental Exchange said its net income attributable to ICE was USD418 million on USD1.2 billion of consolidated revenues less transaction-based expenses.
Second quarter GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.70, up 17% year-over-year. On an adjusted basis, net income was $448 million in the second quarter, and diluted EPS were $0.75, up 9% year-over-year. Please refer to the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures included in the press release for more information on our adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS.
“Our record second quarter performance resulted in our seventeenth consecutive quarter of revenue growth,” said ICE Chairman and CEO Jeffrey C. Sprecher. “This was driven by strength in both our data and listings and our trading and clearing segments, demonstrating the ability of our integrated business model to capture opportunities across global markets. We are focused on expanding our comprehensive trading, data and risk management solutions for our customers and creating strong value for shareholders.”
Scott A. Hill, ICE CFO, added: “In the second quarter, we built on our track record of consistent revenue growth, expense discipline and margin expansion. This performance generated strong cash flows which allowed us to return over $700 million to shareholders in the first half of 2017 and has us on track to return around $1.4 billion this year. We are well positioned to achieve our growth objectives in 2017 and are investing to strengthen the foundation for continued growth in the future.”
