ICE Announces Cancellation Of Personal Trading Plan By CEO Pursuant To SEC Rule 10b5-1

IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and over-the-counter markets, announced today that due to recent market conditions impacting the price of ICE's common stock, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey C. Sprecher has cancelled a previously announced, pre-arranged stock trading plan that was initially established in November 2007 and scheduled to commence in January 2008. The plan was adopted pursuant to guidelines specified under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and disclosed by ICE in a press release dated December 24, 2007.

Sprecher has not made any trades under the plan, which accounted for approximately 10% of his combined holdings of stock, restricted stock and stock options and was intended to diversify his personal investment portfolio, implement certain tax planning measures, and pay income taxes incurred in connection with the awards.