What is the primary purpose of this 10-K/A filing?

This filing is an amendment to CME Group Inc.'s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001. Its main purpose is to include the Report of Independent Public Accountants specifically covering the financial statement schedules (Schedule I and Schedule II) that were part of the original filing.

What is the status of CME's credit facilities mentioned in the filing?

The filing indicates that CME renewed its committed line of credit with a consortium of banks on October 19, 2001. This credit facility is secured and has a total amount of $500.0 million. A key covenant requires CME to maintain a tangible net worth of not less than $90.0 million at all times.

Were there any significant corporate changes or events disclosed in this amendment?

This amendment primarily concerns the addition of the auditors' report on financial schedules. However, it references a prior Form 8-K filed on December 4, 2001, which reported the completion of transactions associated with CME's reorganization into a holding company structure. This amendment confirms the financial reporting related to that structure for the year ended December 31, 2001.

CME 10-K FY2001 Annual Report — Revenue, Net Income, EPS

Q: What is the financial position of the parent holding company, Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc.?

As of December 31, 2001, the registrant, Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc., had only one asset: its investment in its wholly owned subsidiary, Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME), valued at $250,369,000. The registrant had no liabilities, material contingencies, or guarantees and had not received any cash dividends from CME.

Summary

This filing is an amendment to CME Group Inc.'s (CME) 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K, specifically providing the Report of Independent Public Accountants for the financial statement schedules. The amendment clarifies that the original 10-K was filed on March 28, 2002, and this amendment, filed on June 9, 2002, adds details related to financial statement schedules and exhibits. For investors, the key takeaway is the confirmation of the company's financial reporting compliance and the completeness of its disclosures for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001, following a reorganization into a holding company structure. The filing confirms that Arthur Andersen LLP audited the consolidated financial statements and found that the financial statement schedules (Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant and Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts) fairly state the required financial data in relation to the basic financial statements. The registrant, Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc., had a single asset, its investment in its wholly owned subsidiary, Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME), valued at $250,369,000 at year-end 2001, with net income from this investment of $68,302,000. The subsidiary, CME, maintained a $500.0 million credit facility, requiring a minimum tangible net worth of $90.0 million.

Key Highlights

1This document is an amendment (10-K/A) to CME Group Inc.'s 2001 Annual Report, primarily adding the auditors' report on financial statement schedules.
2The amendment confirms the company's adherence to filing requirements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001.
3Arthur Andersen LLP issued an unqualified opinion on the financial statement schedules, stating they fairly represent the required financial data.
4Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. (the registrant) had a single primary asset: its investment in its subsidiary, Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME).
5The investment in CME was valued at $250,369,000 at December 31, 2001, contributing $68,302,000 in net income for the year.
6CME's subsidiary maintained a $500.0 million secured credit facility, with a covenant requiring a minimum tangible net worth of $90.0 million.
7The filing lists various exhibits, including incorporation documents, stock plans, and significant agreements, many incorporated by reference from previous filings.

CME GROUP INC. Annual Report (Amendment), Year Ended Dec 31, 2001

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