Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. announced its Eighth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation became effective on August 28, 2026. The amendment primarily extends existing stockholder voting and ownership limitations to its subsidiary, ICE Swap Trade, LLC, which is registered as a security-based swap execution facility (SBSEF), in order to comply with SEC regulations.
Key Details
- Effective Date: The amended Certificate of Incorporation was filed with the Delaware Secretary of State and became effective on August 28, 2026.
- Core Amendments: The changes extend existing stockholder voting and ownership limits to SBSEFs and expand SEC review requirements for future charter amendments as long as the company controls an SBSEF.
- Approval Timeline: The amendment was previously approved by the Board of Directors on February 27, 2026, and by stockholders on May 15, 2026.