NYSE parent ICE to buy MarketAxess in $5.7 billion deal to expand fixed-income offerings

Intercontinental Exchange has made a significant move by agreeing to acquire the bond trading platform MarketAxess for a hefty $5.7 billion, reflecting a 33% premium over its latest closing price. This acquisition is poised to bolster ICE’s fixed-income trading offerings, resulting in a notable 30% jump in MarketAxess shares after the announcement. The deal is anticipated to finalize in the first half of 2027.