CME Group Files 2024 Proxy Statement

TL;DR

CME Group's proxy statement is out - vote on board, pay, and company stuff.

AI Summary

CME Group Inc. has filed its Definitive Proxy Statement (DEFA14A) for its 2024 annual meeting. The filing, dated March 19, 2024, outlines the company's governance and proposals for shareholder vote. Key details regarding executive compensation, director nominations, and other corporate matters will be presented to shareholders.

Why It Matters

This filing is crucial for shareholders as it details how the company is run, who is on the board, and how executives are compensated, allowing them to make informed voting decisions.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a standard annual proxy filing, not indicating any unusual financial distress or immediate operational risks.

Key Players & Entities

• CME GROUP INC. (company) — Registrant
• 20 S. WACKER DR. (company) — Business Address
• CHICAGO (company) — Business Address City
• IL (company) — Business Address State
• 60606 (company) — Business Address Zip
• 3129301000 (company) — Business Phone
• CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE HOLDINGS INC (company) — Former Company Name
• 20010802 (company) — Date of Name Change

FAQ

From the Filing

0001156375-24-000057.txt : 20240319 0001156375-24-000057.hdr.sgml : 20240319 20240319145111 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001156375-24-000057 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 12 FILED AS OF DATE: 20240319 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240319 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CME GROUP INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001156375 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SECURITY & COMMODITY BROKERS, DEALERS, EXCHANGES & SERVICES [6200] ORGANIZATION NAME: 02 Finance IRS NUMBER: 364459170 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-31553 FILM NUMBER: 24762572 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 20 S. WACKER DR. CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60606 BUSINESS PHONE: 3129301000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 20 S. WACKER DR. CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60606 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE HOLDINGS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20010802 DEFA14A 1 cmegroupinc2024notice.htm DEFA14A CME Group Inc. 2024 Notice UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant  Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box:  Preliminary Proxy Statement  Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))  Definitive Proxy Statement   Definitive Additional Materials  Soliciting Material Under §240.14a-12 CME GROUP INC. (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):  No fee required.  Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.  Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11 Your Vote Counts! *Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. Smartphone users Point your camera here and vote without entering a control number For complete information and to vote, visit www.ProxyVote.com Control # V32715-P02063 20 S. WACKER DRIVE CHICAGO, IL 60606 CME GROUP INC. 2024 Annual Meeting Vote by May 8, 2024 10:59 PM CT You invested in CME GROUP INC. and it’s time to vote! You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the shareholder meeting to be held on May 9, 2024. Get informed before you vote View the Notice, Proxy Statement and CME Group 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to April 25, 2024. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy. Vote in Person at the Meeting* May 9, 2024 10:00 AM CT CME Group’s headquarters Auditorium 20 South Wacker Drive Chicago, IL THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters. Vote at www.ProxyVote.com Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.ProxyVote.com, be sure to click “Delivery Settings”. V32716-P02063 Class A Voting Items The Board of Directors recommends votes “FOR” Proposals 1, 2 and 3. 1. Election of Equity Directors Seventeen will be elected to the Board of Directors 1a. Terrence A. Duffy For 1b. Kathryn Benesh For 1c. Timothy S. B