UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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CME GROUP INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 20, 2015.
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CME GROUP INC. |
Meeting Information
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
For holders as of: March 24, 2015
Date: May 20, 2015 Time: 3:30 PM Central Time
Location: CME Auditorium 20 South Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 | |||
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| How to Access the Proxy Materials
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| Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT CME GROUP 2014 ANNUAL REPORT How to View Online: Have the information that is
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Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “legal proxy.” To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.
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Shareholder Meeting Registration: To attend the CME Group annual meeting, please go to the “shareholder meeting registration” link at www.proxyvote.com and follow the instructions provided. You will need the 16 digit number located on the following page. Please print your registration confirmation and bring it with you to the meeting along with valid picture identification.
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| Voting Items |
The Board of Directors recommends you vote
FOR the following proposals:
| 1. | Election of Equity Directors |
Nineteen will be elected to the Board of Directors
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