Sec Form 4 Filing - Sprecher Jeffrey C @ INTERCONTINENTALEXCHANGE INC - 2012-02-22

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FORM 4
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP
Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Section 17(a) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person
Sprecher Jeffrey C
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
INTERCONTINENTALEXCHANGE INC [ ICE]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X __ Director _____ 10% Owner
X __ Officer (give title below) _____ Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
(Last) (First) (Middle)
2100 RIVEREDGE PARKWAY, SUITE 500
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (MM/DD/YY)
02/22/2012
(Street)
ATLANTA, GA30328
4. If Amendment, Date Original Filed (MM/DD/YY)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
__ X __ Form filed by One Reporting Person
_____ Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
(City) (State) (Zip)
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1.Title of Security
(Instr. 3)
2. Transaction Date (MM/DD/YY) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (MM/DD/YY) 3. Transaction Code
(Instr. 8)
4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D)
(Instr. 3, 4 and 5)
5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s)
(Instr. 3 and 4)
6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I)
(Instr. 4)
7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership
(Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 02/22/2012 G 500 ( 1 ) D $ 0 251,507 ( 2 ) D
Common Stock 02/22/2012 M 1,544 ( 3 ) A $ 8 28,642 ( 4 ) I By spouse
Common Stock 02/22/2012 S 2,794 ( 3 ) D $ 133.28 ( 5 ) 25,848 ( 4 ) I By spouse
Common Stock 02/22/2012 G 200 ( 6 ) D $ 0 25,648 ( 4 ) I By spouse
Common Stock 02/22/2012 S 31,640 ( 3 ) D $ 133.12 ( 7 ) 1,187,701 ( 8 ) I CPEX
Common Stock 02/22/2012 S 10,360 ( 3 ) D $ 133.64 ( 9 ) 1,177,341 ( 8 ) I CPEX
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
( e.g. , puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security
(Instr. 3)
2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (MM/DD/YY) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (MM/DD/YY) 4. Transaction Code
(Instr. 8)
5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D)
(Instr. 3, 4, and 5)
6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date
(MM/DD/YY)
7. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities
(Instr. 3 and 4)
8. Price of Derivative Security
(Instr. 5)
9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s)
(Instr. 4)
10. Ownership Form of Derivative Security: Direct (D) or Indirect (I)
(Instr. 4)
11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership
(Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Employee Stock Option (right to buy) $ 8 02/22/2012 M 1,544 ( 10 ) 04/11/2015 Common Stock 1,544 $ 0 0 I By spouse
Reporting Owners
Reporting Owner Name / Address Relationships
Director 10% Owner Officer Other
Sprecher Jeffrey C
2100 RIVEREDGE PARKWAY
SUITE 500
ATLANTA, GA30328
X Chief Executive Officer
Signatures
/s/ Andrew J. Surdykowski, Attorney-in-fact 02/24/2012
Signature of Reporting Person Date
Explanation of Responses:
( 1 )The transaction reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a previously announced, pre-arranged trading plan established in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended. The trading plan was adopted in November 2011. This transaction involved a gift of 500 shares of the Issuer's Common Stock by the reporting person to a charity.
( 2 )As previously reported, the reporting person also indirectly owns 1,177,341 shares that are beneficially owned directly by Continental Power Exchange, Inc. ("CPEX"). The reporting person beneficially owns 100% of the equity interest in CPEX. In addition, as previously reported, the reporting person also indirectly owns shares that are beneficially owned directly by the reporting person's spouse for which the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership.
( 3 )The transactions reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a previously announced, pre-arranged trading plan established in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended.
( 4 )As previously reported, the reporting person also indirectly owns 1,177,341 shares that are beneficially owned directly by Continental Power Exchange, Inc. ("CPEX"). The reporting person beneficially owns 100% of the equity interest in CPEX. Additionally, as previously reported, the reporting person also beneficially owns shares directly.
( 5 )The price range for the aggregate amount sold by the direct holder is $133.00- $133.56. The Issuer will upon request by the Staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or a security holder of the Issuer provide the full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
( 6 )The transaction reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a previously announced, pre-arranged trading plan established in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended. The trading plan was adopted in November 2011. This transaction involved a gift of 200 shares of the Issuer's Common Stock by the reporting person to a charity.
( 7 )The price range for the aggregate amount sold by the direct holder is $132.75- $133.50. The Issuer will upon request by the Staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or a security holder of the Issuer provide the full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
( 8 )These shares are beneficially owned directly by CPEX. Mr. Sprecher beneficially owns 100% of the equity interest in CPEX directly. Additionally, as previously reported, the reporting person also owns shares directly and indirectly owns shares that are beneficially owned directly by the reporting person's spouse for which the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership.
( 9 )The price range for the aggregate amount sold by the direct holder is $133.51- $133.78. The Issuer will upon request by the Staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or a security holder of the Issuer provide the full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
( 10 )These options are fully vested.

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