CME Group CIO Sunil Cutinho Receives Equity Grant and Disposes Shares for Tax Withholding
CME GROUP INC.
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Filing Summary
CME Group Inc. ($CME) CIO Sunil Cutinho was granted 2,864 shares of Class A Common Stock valued at ~$787,858 on September 15, 2026, vesting in four equal annual installments. Across September 15 and 16, a total of 1,413 shares were surrendered to cover tax withholding obligations associated with vesting restricted stock. Following these transactions, Cutinho directly holds 25,037 shares.
Comprehensive Analysis
CME Group Inc. (CME) Form 4 Transaction Analysis
Executive Summary
On September 17, 2026, CME Group Inc. filed a Form 4 on behalf of Sunil Cutinho, Chief Information Officer. The filing reports the award of 2,864 shares of Class A Common Stock on September 15, 2026, along with multiple tax withholding dispositions on September 15 and September 16, 2026.
Key Transaction Details
- Grant of Restricted Stock (2026-09-15):
- Shares Granted: 2,864 Class A Common Stock
- Stated Value: $275.09 per share ($787,857.76 total value)
- Vesting Terms: Four equal annual installments under the CME Group Omnibus Stock Plan, subject to continued service.
- Tax Withholding Dispositions (Code F):
- 2026-09-15: 373 shares surrendered at $275.09 ($102,608.57)
- 2026-09-15: 361 shares surrendered at $275.09 ($99,307.49)
- 2026-09-15: 320 shares surrendered at $275.09 ($88,028.80)
- 2026-09-16: 359 shares surrendered at $272.46 ($97,813.14)
- Total Shares Surrendered for Taxes: 1,413 shares (~$387,758 total)
Holdings Impact
- Net Change: +1,451 shares
- Ending Direct Beneficial Ownership: 25,037 shares
Market Significance
The reported transactions represent standard executive equity compensation awards and mandatory tax withholdings upon vesting. Because these do not reflect open-market buying or discretionary selling, this filing carries Low trading significance.
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