# MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS INC (MKTX) — merger/definitive [announced]
Source: SEC API (secapi.ai) · situation sit_cb8edbe0f3434ed994ad · retrieved 2026-08-11T15:54:05.238Z

## Overview
MarketAxess operates a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, serving approximately 2,100 firms with automated and algorithmic trading solutions, integrated data offerings, and post-trade services.

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. and Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which ICE will acquire MarketAxess. The company operates a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities. As of the announcement on July 30, 2026, no specific transaction value, consideration type, or expected closing date has been disclosed in this filing.

## Terms
- Counterparty: Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

## Key dates
- Announced 2026-07-30

## Timeline
- 2026-07-30 · 8-K (0001193125-26-324950): 8-K - MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS INC — *MarketAxess operates a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, serving approximately 2,100 firms with automated and algorithmic trading solutions, integrated data offerings, and post-trade services.* MarketAxess Holdings Inc. and Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which ICE will acquire MarketAxess. The company operates a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities. As of the announcement on July 30, 2026, no specific transaction value, consideration type, or expected closing date has been disclosed in this filing.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1278021/0001193125-26-324950.txt

## Citations
- 0001193125-26-324950 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526324950