CME Group Chief Transformation Officer Receives Annual Restricted Stock Grant
CME GROUP INC.
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Filing Summary
# CME Group Inc. (CME) - Form 4 Filing
**Reporting Owner:** Ken Vroman (Chief Transformation Officer)
**Filing Date:** September 17, 2026
**Transaction Date:** September 15-16, 2026
### Summary of Transactions
- **Grant (Code A):** 2,592 shares of Class A Common Stock @ $275.09 ($713,033.28 total value)
- **Tax Withholdings (Code F):** Total of 1,211 shares surrendered across Sept 15 and 16 to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting
- **Post-Transaction Holdings:** 20,232 shares (Direct)
*Significance:* Low (Routine equity award and associated tax withholding)
Comprehensive Analysis
Executive Summary
On September 17, 2026, CME Group Inc. ($CME) filed a Form 4 for Ken Vroman, the company's Chief Transformation Officer. The filing reports the grant of 2,592 shares of Class A Common Stock on September 15, 2026, alongside four separate dispositions representing shares withheld to cover tax liabilities associated with restricted stock vesting.
Transaction Breakdown
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Equity Award (Code A - September 15, 2026):
- Shares Acquired: 2,592 shares of Common Stock Class A
- Price: $275.09 per share (grant reference price)
- Stated Value: $713,033.28
- Terms: Awarded under the CME Group Omnibus Stock Plan, vesting in four equal annual installments subject to continued service.
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Tax Withholdings (Code F - September 15 & 16, 2026):
- September 15, 2026: Surrendered 320 shares, 309 shares, and 274 shares at $275.09 each (903 shares total, ~$248,406.27).
- September 16, 2026: Surrendered 308 shares at $272.46 each (~$83,917.68).
- Total Withheld: 1,211 shares (~$332,323.95) to satisfy statutory tax obligations on previously granted restricted stock.
Ownership Position
Following these transactions, Ken Vroman directly holds 20,232 shares of CME Group Class A Common Stock, representing a net increase of 1,381 shares from his pre-transaction balance.
Market Impact & Significance
The trading significance of this filing is categorized as Low. These transactions reflect routine executive compensation grants and nondiscretionary share withholdings to satisfy tax obligations, rather than open-market purchases or sales.
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