MarketAxess Holdings announced that its stockholders have approved the previously disclosed merger agreement with Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE). The approval was secured during a special meeting of stockholders on October 29, 2026. The transaction, which will result in MarketAxess becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of ICE, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to remaining regulatory approvals.

Key Details

  • Merger Agreement: Stockholders voted to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated July 29, 2026, between MarketAxess and ICE.
  • Voting Results: The proposal to adopt the merger agreement was approved with 28,241,324 votes For, 34,133 Against, and 38,825 Abstaining.
  • Timeline & Conditions: The merger is expected to close in Q1 2027, pending the satisfaction of remaining customary closing conditions, including required regulatory approvals.