Exhibit 99.1
Intercontinental Exchange Reports Record Fourth Quarter 2014 Adjusted EPS from Continuing Operations of $2.59, +30% year over year; Record Full Year 2014 Adjusted EPS from Continuing Operations of $9.63, +15% year over year
ATLANTA, February 5, 2015 - Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), the leading global network of exchanges and clearing houses, today reported record financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2014. For the quarter ended December 31, 2014, consolidated net income attributable to ICE was $288 million on $800 million consolidated revenues less transaction-based expenses. On a GAAP basis, diluted earnings per share (EPS) in the fourth quarter were $2.54 and for the full year 2014 were $8.55.
ICE’s operating results include amortization of acquisition-related intangibles, acquisition and integration related expenses, gain on our Euronext sale and our share of OCC’s full year income that are not reflective of ICE’s cash operations and core business performance. Excluding these items, net of tax, fourth quarter 2014 adjusted income from continuing operations was $294 million and adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations were $2.59, an increase of 30% year over year. Please refer to the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release for more information on adjusted income from continuing operations and adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations.
“By focusing on the requirements of our customers and delivering on our integration milestones, we achieved record results in 2014,” said ICE Chairman and CEO Jeffrey C. Sprecher. “We strengthened our leadership position in growth markets, including global oil, natural gas and swaps clearing. During the year we also separated Euronext, seamlessly transitioned Liffe’s markets to our exchanges and accelerated our synergy realization. We grew revenues at the New York Stock Exchange, increased market share in trading and again led in global capital raising with 129 initial public offerings. We remain focused on delivering growth and solid returns to our investors by putting the needs of our customers first.”
“Our strong cash generation and balance sheet enabled us to pursue strategic growth initiatives this year while returning nearly $1 billion of capital to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks,” said ICE CFO, Scott A. Hill. “We recorded our 18th record year in Brent volume and earned nearly $100 million in CDS clearing revenues. We continued to expand our leadership in clearing through product innovation and strategic acquisitions. At the same time, we completed nearly $290 million, or over 50%, of our synergy target by the end of 2014. The strong momentum we have established entering 2015 coupled with continued execution of our strategic initiatives and further expense reductions during 2015 support our target of once again delivering double digit earnings growth, strong cash generation and meaningful capital returns.”
Fourth Quarter 2014 Results
Fourth quarter 2014 consolidated revenues, less transaction-based expenses, were $800 million. Included in this amount are transaction and clearing revenues, less transaction-based expenses, of $479 million.
Consolidated data services fee revenues for the fourth quarter of 2014 were $174 million, consolidated listings revenues were $95 million and consolidated other revenues were $52 million.
Consolidated operating expenses were $400 million for the fourth quarter of 2014, including $27 million in integration and deal related expenses. Consolidated operating income for the fourth quarter was $400 million and operating margin was 50%. The effective tax rate for the fourth quarter was 29%.
Full Year 2014 Results
For the year ended December 31, 2014, consolidated revenues, less transaction-based expenses, were $3.1 billion. Included in this amount are transaction and clearing revenues, less transaction-based expenses, of $1.9 billion. Consolidated data services fee revenues for 2014 were $631 million, consolidated listings revenues were $367 million and consolidated other revenues were $210 million.
Consolidated 2014 income from continuing operations was $1.0 billion and diluted EPS from continuing operations were $8.46. Adjusted income from continuing operations was $1.1 billion and adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations were $9.63 for the year, representing a 15% increase year over year. Please refer to the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measure included in this press release.
Consolidated operating expenses were $1.6 billion for 2014, including $124 million in integration and deal related expenses. Consolidated operating income for 2014 was $1.4 billion and operating margin was 47%. The effective tax rate for the year was 29%.
Consolidated cash flows from operations were a record $1.5 billion for 2014. Operational capital expenditures were $91 million and capitalized software development costs totaled $78 million in 2014. Dividends paid during 2014 were $299 million and share repurchases totaled $645 million.
As of December 31, 2014, ICE had unrestricted cash of $652 million and $3.2 billion in outstanding debt, excluding $1.1 billion reserved for the repayment of the 2015 Eurobonds.
Financial Guidance and Additional Information
| | ■ | ICE expects full year 2015 combined Data Services and Listings revenue growth of approximately $100 million, excluding acquisitions. |
| | ■ | ICE expects fourth quarter 2014 acquisitions to contribute $50 million to $55 million in incremental 2015 revenues and $40 million to $45 million in incremental 2015 expenses. |
| | ■ | ICE expects a full year 2015 operating expense reduction of ~$90 million, including $110 million to $115 million of synergies and $20 million to $25 million of incremental investments, excluding fourth quarter 2014 acquisitions. |
| | ■ | ICE expects first quarter and full year 2015 operating expenses, excluding amortization of acquisition-related intangibles, in the range of $335 million to $340 million and $1.335 billion to $1.355 billion, respectively. Full year operating expense guidance includes synergies, investments and acquisitions. |
| | ■ | ICE expects first quarter and second quarter 2015 interest expense in the range of $23 million to $25 million, declining to the range of $20 million to $22 million in the second half of 2015. |
| | ■ | ICE expects full year 2015 operational capital expenditures in the range of $165 million to $175 million. ICE expects full year 2015 real estate capital expenditures in the range of $70 million to $80 million. |
| | ■ | ICE expects full year 2015 consolidated tax rate in the range of 28% to 31%. |
| | ■ | ICE’s diluted share count for the first quarter 2015 is expected to be in the range of 112 million to 113 million weighted average shares outstanding. Full year 2015 diluted share count is expected to be in the range of 112 million to 114 million weighted average shares outstanding, in each case including share repurchases through January 2015. |
| | ■ | ICE declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.65 per share for the first quarter of 2015 with a record date of March 17, 2015 and a payment date of March 31, 2015. The ex-dividend date is March 13, 2015. |
Earnings Conference Call Information
ICE will hold a conference call today, February 5th, at 8:30 a.m. ET to review its fourth quarter and full year 2014 financial results. A live audio webcast of the earnings call will be available on the company’s website at www.theice.com in the investor relations section. Participants may also listen via telephone by dialing 888-317-6003 from the United States, 866-284-3684 from Canada or 412-317-6061 from outside of the United States and Canada. Telephone participants are required to provide the participant entry number 2502670 and are recommended to call 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. The call will be archived on the company’s website for replay.
Historical futures, options and cash ADV, rate per contract, open interest data and CDS cleared information can be found at: http://ir.theice.com/investors-and-media/supplemental-volume-info/default.aspx
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In millions, except per share amounts)
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| | | Year Ended December 31, | | | Three months ended
December 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
| Revenues: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transaction and clearing fees, net | | $ | 3,013 | | | $ | 1,379 | | | $ | 811 | | | $ | 480 | |
| Data services fees | | | 631 | | | | 229 | | | | 174 | | | | 100 | |
| Listing fees | | | 367 | | | | 33 | | | | 95 | | | | 33 | |
| Other revenues | | | 210 | | | | 75 | | | | 52 | | | | 41 | |
| Total revenues | | | 4,221 | | | | 1,716 | | | | 1,132 | | | | 654 | |
| Transaction-based expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Section 31 fees | | | 359 | | | | 32 | | | | 107 | | | | 32 | |
| Cash liquidity payments, routing and clearing | | | 770 | | | | 86 | | | | 225 | | | | 86 | |
| Total revenues, less transaction-based expenses | | | 3,092 | | | | 1,598 | | | | 800 | | | | 536 | |
| Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Compensation and benefits | | | 592 | | | | 302 | | | | 144 | | | | 109 | |
| Technology and communication | | | 188 | | | | 63 | | | | 53 | | | | 27 | |
| Professional services | | | 181 | | | | 54 | | | | 31 | | | | 31 | |
| Rent and occupancy | | | 78 | | | | 39 | | | | 17 | | | | 16 | |
| Acquisition-related transaction and integration costs | | | 129 | | | | 143 | | | | 27 | | | | 111 | |
| Selling, general and administrative | | | 143 | | | | 51 | | | | 39 | | | | 23 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | | | 333 | | | | 156 | | | | 89 | | | | 56 | |
| Total operating expenses | | | 1,644 | | | | 808 | | | | 400 | | | | 373 | |
| Operating income | | | 1,448 | | | | 790 | | | | 400 | | | | 163 | |
| Other income (expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interest expense | | | (96 | ) | | | (56 | ) | | | (23 | ) | | | (27 | ) |
| Other income (expense), net | | | 55 | | | | (230 | ) | | | 35 | | | | (233 | ) |
| Other income (expense), net | | | (41 | ) | | | (286 | ) | | | 12 | | | | (260 | ) |
| Income from continuing operations before income tax expense | | | 1,407 | | | | 504 | | | | 412 | | | | (97 | ) |
| Income tax expense | | | 402 | | | | 184 | | | | 118 | | | | 23 | |
| Income (loss) from continuing operations | | | 1,005 | | | | 320 | | | | 294 | | | | (120 | ) |
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | | | 11 | | | | (50 | ) | | | — | | | | (50 | ) |
| Net income (loss) | | $ | 1,016 | | | $ | 270 | | | $ | 294 | | | $ | (170 | ) |
| Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | | | (35 | ) | | | (16 | ) | | | (6 | ) | | | (6 | ) |
| Net income (loss) attributable to Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | $ | 981 | | | $ | 254 | | | $ | 288 | | | $ | (176 | ) |
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Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. common shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Continuing operations | | $ | 8.50 | | | $ | 3.88 | | | $ | 2.56 | | | $ | (1.32 | ) |
| Discontinued operations | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.53 | ) |
| Basic earnings per share | | $ | 8.60 | | | $ | 3.24 | | | $ | 2.56 | | | $ | (1.85 | ) |
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. common shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Continuing operations | | $ | 8.46 | | | $ | 3.84 | | | $ | 2.54 | | | $ | (1.31 | ) |
| Discontinued operations | | | 0.09 | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.52 | ) |
| Diluted earnings per share | | $ | 8.55 | | | $ | 3.21 | | | $ | 2.54 | | | $ | (1.83 | ) |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic | | | 114 | | | | 78 | | | | 113 | | | | 95 | |
| Diluted | | | 115 | | | | 79 | | | | 113 | | | | 96 | |
| Dividend per share | | $ | 2.60 | | | $ | 0.65 | | | $ | 0.65 | | | $ | 0.65 | |
Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions)
| | | December 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
| Assets: | | | | | | |
| Current assets: | | | | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 652 | | | $ | 961 | |
| Short-term investments | | | 1,200 | | | | 74 | |
| Short-term restricted cash and investments | | | 329 | | | | 277 | |
| Customer accounts receivable, net | | | 471 | | | | 546 | |
| Margin deposits and guaranty funds | | | 47,458 | | | | 42,216 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 135 | | | | 195 | |
| Total current assets | | | 50,245 | | | | 44,269 | |
| Property and equipment, net | | | 874 | | | | 889 | |
| Other non-current assets: | | | | | | | | |
| Goodwill | | | 8,535 | | | | 9,189 | |
| Other intangible assets, net | | | 7,780 | | | | 9,323 | |
| Long-term restricted cash and investments | | | 297 | | | | 161 | |
| Long-term investments | | | 379 | | | | 324 | |
| Other non-current assets | | | 169 | | | | 267 | |
| Total other non-current assets | | | 17,160 | | | | 19,264 | |
| Total assets | | $ | 68,279 | | | $ | 64,422 | |
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| Liabilities and Equity: | | | | | | | | |
| Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | $ | 337 | | | $ | 392 | |
| Section 31 fees payable | | | 137 | | | | 85 | |
| Accrued salaries and benefits | | | 205 | | | | 304 | |
| Deferred revenue | | | 69 | | | | 58 | |
| Short-term debt | | | 2,042 | | | | 1,135 | |
| Margin deposits and guaranty funds | | | 47,458 | | | | 42,216 | |
| Other current liabilities | | | 291 | | | | 131 | |
| Total current liabilities | | | 50,539 | | | | 44,321 | |
| Non-current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
| Non-current deferred tax liability, net | | | 1,938 | | | | 2,594 | |
| Long-term debt | | | 2,247 | | | | 3,923 | |
| Accrued employee benefits | | | 516 | | | | 412 | |
| Other non-current liabilities | | | 482 | | | | 469 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | | | 5,183 | | | | 7,398 | |
| Total liabilities | | | 55,722 | | | | 51,719 | |
| Redeemable non-controlling interest | | | 165 | | | | 322 | |
| Equity: | | | | | | | | |
| ICE shareholders’ equity: | | | | | | | | |
| Common stock | | | 1 | | | | 1 | |
| Treasury stock, at cost | | | (743 | ) | | | (53 | ) |
| Additional paid-in capital | | | 9,938 | | | | 9,794 | |
| Retained earnings | | | 3,210 | | | | 2,482 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | | | (46 | ) | | | 125 | |
| Total ICE shareholders’ equity | | | 12,360 | | | | 12,349 | |
| Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries | | | 32 | | | | 32 | |
| Total equity | | | 12,392 | | | | 12,381 | |
| Total liabilities and equity | | $ | 68,279 | | | $ | 64,422 | |
Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliation
We use non-GAAP measures internally to evaluate our performance and in making financial and operational decisions. When viewed in conjunction with our U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, results and the accompanying reconciliation, we believe that our presentation of these measures provides investors with greater transparency and supplemental data relating to our financial condition and results of operations. We strongly recommend that investors review the U.S. GAAP financial measures included in this press release and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, including our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto.
Adjusted income from continuing operations for the periods presented below are calculated by adding income from continuing operations, the adjustments described below, which are not reflective of our cash operations and core business performance, and the related income tax effect. The following table reconciles income from continuing operations to adjusted income from continuing operations and calculates adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations for the period presented below (in millions except per share amounts):
| | | | | | | | | Three months | | | Three months | |
| | | Year ended | | | Year ended | | | ended | | | ended | |
| | | December 31, | | | December 31, | | | December 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2013 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
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| Income (loss) from continuing operations | | $ | 1,005 | | | $ | 320 | | | $ | 294 | | | $ | (120 | ) |
| Add: NYSE integration costs and banker fees | | | 124 | | | | 140 | | | | 27 | | | | 109 | |
| Add: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles | | | 131 | | | | 56 | | | | 33 | | | | 20 | |
| Add: Cetip impairment loss | | | — | | | | 190 | | | | — | | | | 190 | |
| Add: Early payoff of outstanding debt | | | — | | | | 51 | | | | — | | | | 51 | |
| Add: Duplicate rent expenses | | | — | | | | 7 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| Less: Net gain on sale of 6% remaining ownership in Euronext | | | (4 | ) | | | — | | | | (4 | ) | | | — | |
| Less: Income from OCC equity investment | | | (26 | ) | | | — | | | | (26 | ) | | | — | |
| Less: Income tax effect related to the items above | | | (91 | ) | | | (85 | ) | | | (24 | ) | | | (53 | ) |
Less: Net income from continuing operations attributable to non- controlling interest | | | (35 | ) | | | (16 | ) | | | (6 | ) | | | (6 | ) |
| Adjusted income from continuing operations: | | $ | 1,104 | | | $ | 663 | | | $ | 294 | | | $ | 191 | |
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| Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic | | $ | 8.50 | | | $ | 3.88 | | | $ | 2.56 | | | $ | (1.32 | ) |
| Diluted | | $ | 8.46 | | | $ | 3.84 | | | $ | 2.54 | | | $ | (1.31 | ) |
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| Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adjusted basic | | $ | 9.67 | | | $ | 8.45 | | | $ | 2.60 | | | $ | 2.02 | |
| Adjusted diluted | | $ | 9.63 | | | $ | 8.38 | | | $ | 2.59 | | | $ | 2.00 | |
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| Weighted average common shares outstanding: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic | | | 114 | | | | 78 | | | | 113 | | | | 95 | |
| Diluted | | | 115 | | | | 79 | | | | 113 | | | | 96 | |
About Intercontinental Exchange
Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE) is the leading network of regulated exchanges and clearing houses for financial and commodity markets. ICE delivers transparent, reliable and accessible data, technology and risk management services to markets around the world through its portfolio of exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange, ICE Futures and Liffe.
Trademarks of ICE and/or its affiliates include Intercontinental Exchange, ICE, ICE block design, NYSE, New York Stock Exchange and LIFFE. Information regarding additional trademarks and intellectual property rights of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. and/or its affiliates is located at www.intercontinentalexchange.com/terms-of-use.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 - Statements in this press release regarding ICE’s business that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see ICE’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors in Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, as filed with the SEC on February 5, 2015. We caution you not to place undo reliance on these forward looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of an unanticipated event. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all factors that may affect our business and prospects. Further, management cannot assess the impact of each factor on the business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
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