Summary
CME Group Inc. reported solid financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, with total revenues increasing 15% to $2.24 billion and net income attributable to CME Group rising 21% to $755.2 million. This growth was driven primarily by an 16% increase in clearing and transaction fees, largely due to a 20% rise in trading volume across various asset classes, including interest rate, foreign exchange, agricultural, energy, and metal products. The company also saw a significant boost in market data and information services revenue, up 17%, partly due to the formation of CME Group Index Services LLC. Operating expenses increased 14% to $867.8 million, impacted by higher compensation and benefits, including bonus expenses and costs associated with the new Index Services joint venture. Additionally, a goodwill and trade name impairment charge related to Credit Market Analysis Limited (CMA) operations contributed to the expense increase. Despite higher expenses, the company maintained a strong operating margin of 61% and demonstrated robust cash flow from operations, increasing by 31% to $963.0 million, reflecting effective management and continued market demand for its services.
Financial Highlights
46 data points| Revenue | $733.40M |
| Operating Expenses | $290.50M |
| Operating Income | $442.90M |
| Net Income | $244.30M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.73 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.73 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 332.78M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 333.72M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues increased by 15% to $2.24 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, compared to the same period in 2009.
- 2Net income attributable to CME Group grew by 21% to $755.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.
- 3Clearing and transaction fees rose by 16% to $1.86 billion, driven by a 20% increase in overall trading volume.
- 4Market data and information services revenue increased by 17% to $291.0 million, benefiting from the formation of CME Group Index Services LLC.
- 5Operating expenses increased by 14% to $867.8 million, with compensation and benefits, and professional fees related to new ventures being key drivers.
- 6Cash flows from operating activities showed significant strength, increasing by 31% to $963.0 million.
- 7The company reported a stable operating margin of 61% despite increased expenses.