Record Third Quarter Results
Third quarter net revenues totaled a record $2.3 billion, including record transaction revenues of $1.1 billion and record recurring revenues of $1.2 billion. Adjusted pro forma operating income increased by 12% year-over-year, reaching a record $1.4 billion with adjusted earnings per share at a record $1.55.
Exchange Segment Performance
Third quarter net revenues for the Exchange segment totaled a record $1.3 billion, up 12% year-over-year. Record transaction revenues of $890 million were up 17%, driven by a 34% increase in the interest rate business and record energy revenues, which grew 23% year-over-year.
Fixed Income and Data Services Growth
Third quarter revenues in the Fixed Income and Data Services segment totaled a record $586 million. Record recurring revenues totaled $461 million, growing by 6% year-over-year, including nearly 30% growth in the index business.
Debt Reduction
ICE reduced its debt outstanding by approximately $600 million during the quarter, ending the period with adjusted leverage of approximately 3.5x EBITDA.