CME Group Inc. Announces Preliminary Results of 2026 Annual Meeting

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CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) reported preliminary voting results from its 2026 annual meeting. Shareholders elected 14 directors, each for a one-year term ending in 2027, ratified Ernst & Young as independent auditor for 2026, and approved, on an advisory basis, executive compensation.

Proposals for Class B shareholders were adjourned to a virtual meeting on June 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT, with access details and an archived recording available via the CME Group investor relations website. Final voting results will be filed in a Form 8-K with the SEC.

News Market Reaction – CME

+0.19%

+0.19% Session close to close

In the May 14 session, CME gained 0.19%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement confirms preliminary 2026 annual meeting outcomes: directors were elected for one-...

Analysis

This announcement confirms preliminary 2026 annual meeting outcomes: directors were elected for one-year terms expiring in 2027, the auditor was ratified, and executive compensation received advisory approval. Proposals for Class B shareholders were adjourned to June 9. In context, CME recently reported strong quarterly growth and launched new futures and benchmarks, while filings show active capital returns and some insider selling. Investors may watch the final Form 8-K voting results and the adjourned Class B vote for any noteworthy governance shifts.

Key Figures

Annual meeting year: 2026 Director term: One-year term expiring in 2027 Adjourned meeting date: June 9 +1 more

4 metrics

Annual meeting year 2026 Year of the shareholder annual meeting

Director term One-year term expiring in 2027 Board members elected for terms ending in 2027

Adjourned meeting date June 9 Virtual adjourned Class B shareholder meeting date

Adjourned meeting time 11:00 a.m. Central Time Start time for adjourned Class B shareholder meeting

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 12 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
May 12	Partnership announcement	Positive	+1.1%	Launch of first compute futures market with Silicon Data pending review.
May 07	Dividend declaration	Positive	-0.5%	Quarterly dividend of $1.30 per share with set record and pay dates.
May 06	Crypto futures launch	Positive	+0.5%	First trades in Avalanche and Sui futures and 24/7 trading plan.
May 06	Benchmark launch	Positive	+0.5%	Launch of U.S. dollar RepoFunds Rate benchmark for overnight repo costs.
May 05	Product launch	Positive	-1.2%	Announcement of Bitcoin Volatility futures tied to BVX index.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent news has been largely positive (product launches, partnerships, capital returns). The stock often showed modest positive alignment, but there were divergences on dividend and product announcements.

Recent Company History

Over the past weeks, CME reported multiple growth and product milestones. On May 5-6, 2026, it announced new cryptocurrency and volatility futures plus a new overnight funding benchmark, with small positive price reactions around 0.5%. A partnership on compute futures on May 12, 2026 saw a 1.12% gain. Dividend and Bitcoin Volatility futures news showed mild negative moves, indicating occasional sell-the-news dynamics despite positive fundamentals. Today’s annual meeting results fit into this stream of corporate and governance updates.

Key Terms

independent registered public accounting firm, current report on form 8-k, over-the-counter, central counterparty clearing

4 terms

independent registered public accounting firm regulatory

"Ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm"

An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.

current report on form 8-k regulatory

"will be disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission"

A current report on Form 8-K is a document that publicly traded companies file to promptly share important news or events that could affect their financial position or stock price, such as major business changes or legal issues. It helps investors stay informed about timely developments, allowing them to make better decisions about buying or selling shares.

over-the-counter financial

"enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets"

Over-the-counter describes securities or trades that occur directly between buyers and sellers rather than on a formal stock exchange. Think of it like buying at a flea market instead of a big supermarket: prices, rules and transparency can vary, which can mean lower liquidity, wider price swings and less regulatory oversight—factors investors watch because they affect ease of trading and risk level.

central counterparty clearing technical

"operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing"

A central counterparty clearing (CCP) is a specialized financial intermediary that sits between buyers and sellers of securities or derivatives, becoming the buyer to every seller and the seller to every buyer to guarantee trades are completed. Like an insurance-backed referee, it manages the risk of someone failing to pay by requiring collateral, pooling resources, and simplifying many trades into smaller net payments, which helps investors by lowering the chance of loss from a counterparty default and improving market stability and liquidity.

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CHICAGO, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) today announced the preliminary shareholder voting results from its 2026 annual meeting.

At the meeting, shareholders:

• Elected Terrence A. Duffy, Kathryn Benesh, Timothy S. Bitsberger, Charles P. Carey, Bryan T. Durkin, Harold Ford Jr., Martin J. Gepsman, Daniel G. Kaye, Phyllis M. Lockett, Deborah J. Lucas, Rahael Seifu, William R. Shepard, Howard J. Siegel and Dennis A. Suskind, each for a one-year term expiring in 2027.
  
  
• Ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
  
  
• Approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.

The official results and voting percentages for each of the foregoing proposals will be disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

In addition, at the meeting, the proposals submitted to the company's Class B shareholders were adjourned. These proposals will be presented at an adjourned meeting to be held virtually on Tuesday, June 9 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. The link to the virtual meeting will be available on the Investor Relations section of the company's website. Following the meeting, an archived recording will become available at the same site.  Questions regarding the adjourned items and queries for support to vote at the adjourned meeting may be directed to annualmeeting@cmegroup.com.

As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. 

CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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FAQ

What did CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) announce about the 2026 annual meeting results?

CME Group announced preliminary 2026 annual meeting voting results, including director elections, auditor ratification, and advisory approval of executive pay. According to CME Group, final vote counts and percentages will be disclosed later in a Form 8-K filed with the SEC.

Which directors were elected at CME Group's 2026 annual meeting and for what term?

Shareholders elected 14 directors for one-year terms expiring in 2027 at CME Group's 2026 annual meeting. According to CME Group, the slate includes Terrence A. Duffy, Kathryn Benesh, Timothy S. Bitsberger, Charles P. Carey, Bryan T. Durkin and other named directors.

Which auditor did CME Group shareholders ratify for 2026 at the annual meeting?

CME Group shareholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. According to CME Group, the ratification occurred as part of the preliminary results from the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders.

How did CME Group shareholders vote on executive compensation at the 2026 annual meeting?

CME Group shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, compensation for the company’s named executive officers. According to CME Group, this non-binding “say-on-pay” vote formed part of the preliminary results reported from the 2026 annual meeting.

Why were CME Group Class B shareholder proposals adjourned and when is the new meeting date?

Proposals for CME Group’s Class B shareholders were adjourned to a later virtual session. According to CME Group, the adjourned meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time for further consideration of those proposals.

How can CME Group Class B shareholders attend and vote at the adjourned June 9, 2026 meeting?

Class B shareholders can access the June 9, 2026 virtual meeting via a link on CME Group’s investor relations website. According to CME Group, questions about adjourned items or voting support may be emailed to annualmeeting@cmegroup.com, and an archived recording will follow.