Gardiner also highlighted record adjusted free cash flow of $1.2 billion . ICE repurchased about $550 million of its stock during the quarter, including an incremental $200 million in mid-February, and returned "nearly $850 million " to shareholders including dividends. Adjusted operating expenses were $1.035 billion , in line with the midpoint of updated guidance, which Gardiner said reflected performance-related items such as license fees and compensation tied to results. For the second quarter, the compa ...