IntercontinentalExchange Q3 Profit, Revenue Rise - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (ICE), a leading operator of global markets and clearing houses, Tuesday said third-quarter net income attributable to the company improved to $141.32 million from $131.08 million in the previous year. Earnings per share rose to $1.92 from $1.79.

Adjusted earnings totaled $1.97 per share. On average, 14 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected earnings of $1.83 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items. Total revenues improved to $337.87 million from $323.19 million in the prior year. Wall Street expected revenues of $332.79 million. Jeffrey Sprecher, ICE Chairman and CEO, said, ''ICE delivered another solid quarter with significant operational and strategic initiatives that provide for continued long-term growth. The pending completion of our acquisition of NYSE Euronext will expand our reach to serving customers in important asset classes including interest rates and equities."

The ICE Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of an aggregate $75 million for the fourth quarter, which is contingent on the closing of the NYSE Euronext acquisition, with a record date of December 16, and a payment date of December 31.