[Form 3] Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership
Jonathan Hopkin Hill, a director of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE), reported ownership of 56 shares of common stock on Form 3 dated 09/18/2025. The filing states these represent restricted stock units awarded May 16, 2025 for service on ICE Endex Markets B.V.'s board that vest one year after the award and may be settled only by delivery of ICE common stock. The Form 3 was signed by Octavia N. Spencer as attorney-in-fact on 09/24/2025.
- Timely disclosure of initial beneficial ownership via Form 3 complying with Section 16 requirements
- Director compensation was granted as restricted stock units that align incentives by settling in issuer common stock upon vesting
- Small economic stake reported (56 shares), which is not likely material to ownership or influence
Insights
TL;DR: Small director equity grant disclosed; limited market impact.
The Form 3 reports a director-level compensation award recorded as 56 restricted stock units that will convert into common shares upon vesting. From an equity perspective this is a routine disclosure of non-derivative holdings tied to board service and does not indicate any material change to ICE's capital structure or insider ownership concentration. The position size is minimal relative to a large-cap issuer.
TL;DR: Governance disclosure meets Section 16 requirements; timing and form are standard.
The filing documents timely reporting of a director compensation award granted for service on a subsidiary board and filed on a Form 3 as required for initial beneficial ownership. The award's one-year vesting and settlement in shares are typical governance practices aligning director incentives with shareholder interests. No red flags or exceptional governance events are disclosed.