CME Group COO Suzanne Sprague Receives 2,864 Restricted Shares Grant
CME GROUP INC.
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Filing Summary
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"title": "CME Group Inc. (CME) - Form 4 Filing Analysis",
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"name": "Insider",
"value": "Suzanne Sprague (COO & Global Head of Clearing)",
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{
"name": "Primary Transaction",
"value": "Award of 2,864 Class A Shares @ $275.09 ($787,858)",
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{
"name": "Tax Withholdings",
"value": "1,152 shares surrendered across Sept 15–16 for taxes",
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"name": "Ending Holdings",
"value": "15,548 Class A shares (Direct)",
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"value": "Low (Routine equity grant & vesting tax withholdings)",
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Comprehensive Analysis
Executive Summary
On September 17, 2026, CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) filed a Form 4 reporting transactions by Suzanne Sprague, Chief Operating Officer & Global Head of Clearing. The filing covers the grant of restricted stock and subsequent share withholdings to satisfy tax obligations upon vesting, resulting in a net increase in beneficial ownership.
Transaction Breakdown
- Restricted Stock Grant (Code A):
- Date: September 15, 2026
- Shares: 2,864 Common Stock Class A shares
- Stated Price: $275.09 (Total value: $787,857.76)
- Terms: Awarded under the CME Group Omnibus Stock Plan, vesting in four equal annual installments subject to continued service.
- Tax Withholding Dispositions (Code F):
- September 15, 2026: Three tranches of 249, 275, and 320 shares surrendered at $275.09 per share.
- September 16, 2026: One tranche of 308 shares surrendered at $272.46 per share.
- Total Tax Withheld: 1,152 shares ($316,290.79 total value).
Ownership Post-Transaction
Following the grant and tax withholdings, Suzanne Sprague directly owns 15,548 shares of CME Group Class A Common Stock.
Market & Trading Significance
This filing reflects routine executive compensation activities consisting of scheduled annual equity grants and automatic share surrender for statutory tax withholdings upon vesting. Because these transactions do not reflect discretionary open-market buying or selling, their market significance is Low.
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