CME Group President & CFO Lynne Fitzpatrick Receives Equity Award

Executive Summary

On September 17, 2026, CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) filed a Form 4 disclosing transactions by President and CFO Lynne Fitzpatrick. On September 15, 2026, Fitzpatrick was awarded 4,088 shares of Class A Common Stock under the company's Omnibus Stock Plan, valued at approximately $1.12 million based on the stated price of $275.09 per share. Across September 15 and September 16, a cumulative total of 1,340 shares were withheld to satisfy tax liabilities stemming from equity vesting.

Transaction Breakdown

• Equity Award (September 15, 2026):
  • Shares Granted: 4,088 Class A Common shares (Code A).
  • Stated Price: $275.09 per share ($1,124,567.92 aggregate value).
  • Vesting Terms: Four equal annual installments, contingent upon continued service.
• Tax Withholding Dispositions (Code F):
  • Sep 15, 2026: 249 shares @ $275.09 ($68,497.41)
  • Sep 15, 2026: 275 shares @ $275.09 ($75,649.75)
  • Sep 15, 2026: 457 shares @ $275.09 ($125,716.13)
  • Sep 16, 2026: 359 shares @ $272.46 ($97,813.14)
  • Total Tax Withheld: 1,340 shares ($367,676.43)

Ownership Post-Transaction

Following these transactions, Fitzpatrick directly holds 26,661 shares of CME Group Class A Common Stock.

Market & Governance Significance

The transactions are categorized as Low significance for market participants because they reflect standard executive equity compensation and mandatory tax withholding rather than discretionary open-market buying or selling.