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[Form 4] CME Group Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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Form 4 overview: On 06/25/2025 CME Group Inc. (CME) director Kathryn Benesh reported an acquisition of Class A common stock.

The filing shows a single non-derivative transaction coded “A(1),” indicating a grant under the company’s amended and restated Director Stock Plan. Benesh received 532 shares at a reference value of $273.03 per share. Following the grant, her aggregate beneficial ownership increased to 2,106.948 shares, held directly.

No derivative securities were listed and the Form 4 contains no sales, option exercises, or 10b5-1 plan activity. The grant is routine annual director compensation rather than an open-market purchase, so cash outlay by the director is not implied. While the transaction modestly aligns director and shareholder interests, it represents an immaterial fraction of CME’s ~360 million Class A shares outstanding and therefore is unlikely to affect valuation or trading dynamics.

Panoramica del Modulo 4: Il 25/06/2025, la direttrice di CME Group Inc. (CME), Kathryn Benesh, ha segnalato l'acquisizione di azioni ordinarie di Classe A.

La dichiarazione evidenzia una singola transazione non derivata codificata come “A(1)”, che indica una concessione nell’ambito del Piano Azionario per Direttori modificato e aggiornato della società. Benesh ha ricevuto 532 azioni al valore di riferimento di $273,03 per azione. Dopo la concessione, la sua proprietà beneficiaria complessiva è aumentata a 2.106,948 azioni, detenute direttamente.

Non sono stati elencati titoli derivati e il Modulo 4 non riporta vendite, esercizi di opzioni o attività legate al piano 10b5-1. La concessione rappresenta una normale compensazione annuale per i direttori e non un acquisto sul mercato aperto, quindi non è previsto alcun esborso in contanti da parte della direttrice. Sebbene la transazione allinei modestamente gli interessi del direttore con quelli degli azionisti, essa rappresenta una frazione insignificante delle circa 360 milioni di azioni ordinarie di Classe A in circolazione di CME e pertanto è improbabile che influenzi la valutazione o la dinamica di mercato.

Resumen del Formulario 4: El 25/06/2025, la directora de CME Group Inc. (CME), Kathryn Benesh, reportó una adquisición de acciones ordinarias Clase A.

El informe muestra una única transacción no derivada codificada como “A(1)”, que indica una concesión bajo el Plan de Acciones para Directores modificado y restablecido de la compañía. Benesh recibió 532 acciones a un valor de referencia de $273.03 por acción. Tras la concesión, su propiedad beneficiaria agregada aumentó a 2,106.948 acciones, mantenidas directamente.

No se listaron valores derivados y el Formulario 4 no contiene ventas, ejercicios de opciones ni actividad bajo el plan 10b5-1. La concesión es una compensación anual rutinaria para directores y no una compra en el mercado abierto, por lo que no se implica desembolso en efectivo por parte de la directora. Aunque la transacción alinea modestamente los intereses del director y los accionistas, representa una fracción insignificante de las aproximadamente 360 millones de acciones Clase A en circulación de CME, por lo que es poco probable que afecte la valoración o la dinámica de negociación.

폼 4 개요: 2025년 6월 25일, CME 그룹(CME Group Inc.) 이사인 캐서린 베네시(Kathryn Benesh)가 클래스 A 보통주를 취득했다고 보고했습니다.

신고서에는 회사의 개정 및 재정립된 이사 주식 계획에 따른 부여를 나타내는 “A(1)” 코드가 붙은 단일 비파생 거래가 표시되어 있습니다. 베네시는 주당 $273.03의 기준 가치로 532주를 받았습니다. 부여 후 그녀의 총 실질 보유 주식 수는 2,106.948주로 직접 보유하고 있습니다.

파생 증권은 기재되지 않았으며, 폼 4에는 매도, 옵션 행사 또는 10b5-1 계획 활동이 포함되어 있지 않습니다. 이 부여는 공개 시장 구매가 아닌 연례 이사 보상으로, 이사가 현금을 지출했다는 의미는 아닙니다. 거래는 이사와 주주의 이해관계를 다소 일치시키지만, CME의 약 3억 6천만 클래스 A 주식 중 극히 일부에 불과하여 가치 평가나 거래 동향에 영향을 미칠 가능성은 낮습니다.

Vue d'ensemble du Formulaire 4 : Le 25/06/2025, la directrice de CME Group Inc. (CME), Kathryn Benesh, a déclaré l'acquisition d'actions ordinaires de Classe A.

Le dépôt montre une unique transaction non dérivée codée « A(1) », indiquant une attribution dans le cadre du Plan d'Actions modifié et révisé pour les administrateurs de la société. Benesh a reçu 532 actions à une valeur de référence de 273,03 $ par action. Suite à cette attribution, sa propriété bénéficiaire globale a augmenté à 2 106,948 actions, détenues directement.

Aucun titre dérivé n'a été listé et le Formulaire 4 ne contient ni ventes, ni exercices d'options, ni activité liée au plan 10b5-1. Cette attribution constitue une rémunération annuelle habituelle des administrateurs plutôt qu'un achat sur le marché libre, donc aucun décaissement en espèces de la part de la directrice n'est impliqué. Bien que cette opération aligne modestement les intérêts de la directrice et des actionnaires, elle représente une fraction négligeable des quelque 360 millions d'actions ordinaires de Classe A en circulation chez CME et est donc peu susceptible d'affecter la valorisation ou la dynamique du marché.

Übersicht Formular 4: Am 25.06.2025 meldete die Direktorin von CME Group Inc. (CME), Kathryn Benesh, den Erwerb von Class-A-Stammaktien.

Die Meldung zeigt eine einzelne nicht derivative Transaktion mit dem Code „A(1)“, was auf eine Zuteilung im Rahmen des geänderten und neu gefassten Aktienplans für Direktoren des Unternehmens hinweist. Benesh erhielt 532 Aktien zu einem Referenzwert von 273,03 $ pro Aktie. Nach der Zuteilung stieg ihr gesamtes wirtschaftliches Eigentum auf 2.106,948 Aktien, die direkt gehalten werden.

Es wurden keine derivativen Wertpapiere aufgeführt und das Formular 4 enthält keine Verkäufe, Optionsausübungen oder Aktivitäten im Rahmen eines 10b5-1-Plans. Die Zuteilung ist eine routinemäßige jährliche Vergütung für Direktoren und kein Kauf am offenen Markt, daher ist kein Baraufwand seitens der Direktorin anzunehmen. Obwohl die Transaktion die Interessen von Direktorin und Aktionären leicht angleicht, stellt sie nur einen unbedeutenden Bruchteil der etwa 360 Millionen ausstehenden Class-A-Aktien von CME dar und wird daher voraussichtlich keine Auswirkungen auf Bewertung oder Handelsdynamik haben.

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Insights

TL;DR: Routine director stock grant; marginal governance signal, unlikely to move CME valuation.

The A(1) code confirms this is compensation under the Director Stock Plan, not a discretionary buy. It modestly increases board equity alignment but lacks the conviction signal of an open-market purchase. No red flags—timely filing, single insider, direct ownership, and no derivative complexity. Governance impact is therefore neutral.

TL;DR: 532-share grant immaterial to CME’s float; negligible portfolio relevance.

At ~$273, the grant is worth about $145k—roughly 0.0006% of CME’s market cap. The absence of sales keeps insider sentiment neutral-positive, but size and nature of grant mean the event is not impactful for position sizing or risk models. I maintain existing exposure without adjustment.

Panoramica del Modulo 4: Il 25/06/2025, la direttrice di CME Group Inc. (CME), Kathryn Benesh, ha segnalato l'acquisizione di azioni ordinarie di Classe A.

La dichiarazione evidenzia una singola transazione non derivata codificata come “A(1)”, che indica una concessione nell’ambito del Piano Azionario per Direttori modificato e aggiornato della società. Benesh ha ricevuto 532 azioni al valore di riferimento di $273,03 per azione. Dopo la concessione, la sua proprietà beneficiaria complessiva è aumentata a 2.106,948 azioni, detenute direttamente.

Non sono stati elencati titoli derivati e il Modulo 4 non riporta vendite, esercizi di opzioni o attività legate al piano 10b5-1. La concessione rappresenta una normale compensazione annuale per i direttori e non un acquisto sul mercato aperto, quindi non è previsto alcun esborso in contanti da parte della direttrice. Sebbene la transazione allinei modestamente gli interessi del direttore con quelli degli azionisti, essa rappresenta una frazione insignificante delle circa 360 milioni di azioni ordinarie di Classe A in circolazione di CME e pertanto è improbabile che influenzi la valutazione o la dinamica di mercato.

Resumen del Formulario 4: El 25/06/2025, la directora de CME Group Inc. (CME), Kathryn Benesh, reportó una adquisición de acciones ordinarias Clase A.

El informe muestra una única transacción no derivada codificada como “A(1)”, que indica una concesión bajo el Plan de Acciones para Directores modificado y restablecido de la compañía. Benesh recibió 532 acciones a un valor de referencia de $273.03 por acción. Tras la concesión, su propiedad beneficiaria agregada aumentó a 2,106.948 acciones, mantenidas directamente.

No se listaron valores derivados y el Formulario 4 no contiene ventas, ejercicios de opciones ni actividad bajo el plan 10b5-1. La concesión es una compensación anual rutinaria para directores y no una compra en el mercado abierto, por lo que no se implica desembolso en efectivo por parte de la directora. Aunque la transacción alinea modestamente los intereses del director y los accionistas, representa una fracción insignificante de las aproximadamente 360 millones de acciones Clase A en circulación de CME, por lo que es poco probable que afecte la valoración o la dinámica de negociación.

폼 4 개요: 2025년 6월 25일, CME 그룹(CME Group Inc.) 이사인 캐서린 베네시(Kathryn Benesh)가 클래스 A 보통주를 취득했다고 보고했습니다.

신고서에는 회사의 개정 및 재정립된 이사 주식 계획에 따른 부여를 나타내는 “A(1)” 코드가 붙은 단일 비파생 거래가 표시되어 있습니다. 베네시는 주당 $273.03의 기준 가치로 532주를 받았습니다. 부여 후 그녀의 총 실질 보유 주식 수는 2,106.948주로 직접 보유하고 있습니다.

파생 증권은 기재되지 않았으며, 폼 4에는 매도, 옵션 행사 또는 10b5-1 계획 활동이 포함되어 있지 않습니다. 이 부여는 공개 시장 구매가 아닌 연례 이사 보상으로, 이사가 현금을 지출했다는 의미는 아닙니다. 거래는 이사와 주주의 이해관계를 다소 일치시키지만, CME의 약 3억 6천만 클래스 A 주식 중 극히 일부에 불과하여 가치 평가나 거래 동향에 영향을 미칠 가능성은 낮습니다.

Vue d'ensemble du Formulaire 4 : Le 25/06/2025, la directrice de CME Group Inc. (CME), Kathryn Benesh, a déclaré l'acquisition d'actions ordinaires de Classe A.

Le dépôt montre une unique transaction non dérivée codée « A(1) », indiquant une attribution dans le cadre du Plan d'Actions modifié et révisé pour les administrateurs de la société. Benesh a reçu 532 actions à une valeur de référence de 273,03 $ par action. Suite à cette attribution, sa propriété bénéficiaire globale a augmenté à 2 106,948 actions, détenues directement.

Aucun titre dérivé n'a été listé et le Formulaire 4 ne contient ni ventes, ni exercices d'options, ni activité liée au plan 10b5-1. Cette attribution constitue une rémunération annuelle habituelle des administrateurs plutôt qu'un achat sur le marché libre, donc aucun décaissement en espèces de la part de la directrice n'est impliqué. Bien que cette opération aligne modestement les intérêts de la directrice et des actionnaires, elle représente une fraction négligeable des quelque 360 millions d'actions ordinaires de Classe A en circulation chez CME et est donc peu susceptible d'affecter la valorisation ou la dynamique du marché.

Übersicht Formular 4: Am 25.06.2025 meldete die Direktorin von CME Group Inc. (CME), Kathryn Benesh, den Erwerb von Class-A-Stammaktien.

Die Meldung zeigt eine einzelne nicht derivative Transaktion mit dem Code „A(1)“, was auf eine Zuteilung im Rahmen des geänderten und neu gefassten Aktienplans für Direktoren des Unternehmens hinweist. Benesh erhielt 532 Aktien zu einem Referenzwert von 273,03 $ pro Aktie. Nach der Zuteilung stieg ihr gesamtes wirtschaftliches Eigentum auf 2.106,948 Aktien, die direkt gehalten werden.

Es wurden keine derivativen Wertpapiere aufgeführt und das Formular 4 enthält keine Verkäufe, Optionsausübungen oder Aktivitäten im Rahmen eines 10b5-1-Plans. Die Zuteilung ist eine routinemäßige jährliche Vergütung für Direktoren und kein Kauf am offenen Markt, daher ist kein Baraufwand seitens der Direktorin anzunehmen. Obwohl die Transaktion die Interessen von Direktorin und Aktionären leicht angleicht, stellt sie nur einen unbedeutenden Bruchteil der etwa 360 Millionen ausstehenden Class-A-Aktien von CME dar und wird daher voraussichtlich keine Auswirkungen auf Bewertung oder Handelsdynamik haben.

SEC Form 4
FORM 4 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
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Benesh Kathryn

(Last) (First) (Middle)
20 SOUTH WACKER DR.

(Street)
CHICAGO IL 60606

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CME GROUP INC. [ CME ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/25/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 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 Class A 06/25/2025 A(1) 532 A $273.03 2,106.948 D
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 (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 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 (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (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: 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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Granted pursuant to the CME Group Director Stock Plan, as amended and restated.
Remarks:
By: Jenelle Chalmers For: Kathryn Benesh 06/26/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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FAQ

How many CME shares did director Kathryn Benesh acquire on 06/25/2025?

She received 532 Class A common shares according to the Form 4.

What was the transaction price reported in the CME Form 4?

The reference price listed for the grant is $273.03 per share.

What is Kathryn Benesh’s total CME share ownership after the transaction?

Her beneficial ownership increased to 2,106.948 shares, held directly.

Was the acquisition part of a 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing does not check the 10b5-1 box; the shares were granted under the Director Stock Plan.

Did the Form 4 report any sales or option exercises by the director?

No. The filing lists no sales and no derivative transactions.
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