In reviewFinancial Services29 September 2026

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. to acquire MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

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Deal facts

Buyer
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
Target
MarketAxess Holdings Inc.
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
29 September 2026
Status
In review
Sector
Financial Services
Country
United States
Consideration
Not stated
What we know

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. has agreed to acquire MarketAxess Holdings Inc. in a strategic acquisition within the financial services sector. Both companies are based in the United States, representing a consolidation of interests in the US market. The transaction was announced on 29 September 2026. The specific deal value has not been disclosed, and the consideration type remains unreported in available data. Consequently, no financial figures or payment structures can be cited for this transaction. The acquisition is currently in review, with no completion date yet established. This move positions Intercontinental Exchange to integrate MarketAxess into its existing portfolio, although the precise strategic rationale is not detailed in the provided facts. The status of the deal remains active as it undergoes necessary evaluations. No regulatory approvals or final closing milestones have been confirmed at this stage. The absence of a reported price prevents any assessment of the transaction scale relative to other market activities. The focus remains on the structural agreement between the two US-based entities. The process is ongoing, and further updates are expected as the review phase progresses. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.

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Deal timeline

1 update
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    Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. M&A filing involving MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

    Item 8.01. Other Events. As previously disclosed in the definitive proxy statement filed on September 18, 2026, both MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (“MarketAxess”) and Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (“ICE”) filed notification and report forms with the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Federal Trade Commission pursuant to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act of 1976 (the “HSR Act”) on Au

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