IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering of common stock. The shares of common stock to be sold in the offering are expected to be offered by IntercontinentalExchange and by existing ICE shareholders. The lead underwriters of the offering are Morgan Stanley and Goldman, Sachs & Co. When available, a preliminary prospectus relating to the proposed offering may be obtained from Morgan Stanley, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY, 10036, Attn: Prospectus Department, or from Goldman, Sachs & Co., 85 Broad Street, New York, NY, 10004, Attn: Prospectus Department. ICE operates a global electronic marketplace on the Internet for the trading of energy commodity futures and over the counter contracts. ICE conducts its markets for futures trading through its subsidiary, the International Petroleum Exchange (IPE).

Calgary-based Taylor NGL LP completed the acquisition of the Harmattan Gas Processing Complex for C$189 million. The facility includes a 400 MMcf/day gas processing facility and associated gas gathering systems, a deep cut NGL extraction facility, and NGL fractionation and terminalling facilities. The complex is located approximately 60 miles north of Calgary. The deal was partially financed through a public offering of 13 million partnership units and $50 million of 5.85% unsecured subordinated debentures that raised gross proceeds of C$170 million. The balance of the price was funded through debt facilities that have replaced Taylor’s existing debt facilities.

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