---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-324933"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MKTX"
cik: "0001278021"
company_name: "MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS INC"
filed_at: "2026-07-30T11:44:54+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-30T11:50:08.137675+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 1.0
calibrated_materiality_score: 1.0
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Intercontinental Exchange to acquire MarketAxess for $167 per share in cash

## Summary
- ICE to acquire MarketAxess for $167.00 per share in cash; total equity value not disclosed.
- Board unanimously approved the merger and recommends stockholders vote to adopt the agreement.
- Company termination fee of $148.8M if it accepts a superior proposal; Parent termination fee of $327.4M if antitrust blocks deal.
- Closing expected by July 29, 2027, subject to stockholder approval, HSR clearance, and other conditions.
- CEO Christopher Concannon and other executives received amended severance agreements with accelerated vesting and lump-sum payments.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-324933
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MKTX
- cik: 0001278021
- company_name: MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS INC
- filed_at: 2026-07-30T11:44:54+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 1.0
- calibrated_materiality_score: 1.0
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1278021/000119312526324933/0001193125-26-324933-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1278021/000119312526324933/d159148d8k.htm

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