MarketAxess-Intercontinental Exchange merger gets early termination of US antitrust waiting period
ICE•The DOJ and FTC ended the antitrust waiting period for Intercontinental Exchange’s acquisition of MarketAxess on October 21, 2026. The deal still requires shareholder approval, other regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
1. Waiting period ends
The Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission ended the waiting period for Intercontinental Exchange’s acquisition of MarketAxess on October 21, 2026. Under the July 29 merger agreement, MarketAxess will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, subject to shareholder approval, other required regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
