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CME GROUP INC. 8-K Report (Jul 22, 2004)

Filed July 22, 2004For Securities:CME

Summary

CME Group Inc. (CME) filed an 8-K report on July 22, 2004, to announce its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004. The primary disclosure is a press release, incorporated as Exhibit 99.1, which contains detailed financial performance information for the quarter. Investors should refer to this press release for specific revenue, expense, and profitability figures. This filing serves as a crucial update for shareholders, providing timely insights into the company's operational and financial condition during the second quarter of 2004. While the 8-K itself is a notification of the release, the attached press release is the substantive document for understanding CME's performance and trends, including any forward-looking statements or management commentary regarding the results and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1CME Group Inc. (CME) filed an 8-K on July 22, 2004, reporting its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004.
  • 2The core of the report is Exhibit 99.1, a press release containing the Q2 2004 financial results.
  • 3The filing is intended to inform investors about the company's financial condition and operational performance for the specified quarter.
  • 4Investors are directed to the attached press release for detailed financial information and performance metrics.
  • 5This report signals the official disclosure of Q2 2004 earnings by CME Group.
  • 6The information is furnished under Item 12 of Form 8-K, focusing on Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and report the financial results of CME Group Inc. for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004. It includes a press release detailing these results.

The detailed financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004, are contained within Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release attached to and incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing.

No, the information set forth under Item 12, including the attached press release, is generally not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless specifically incorporated by reference into another filing. This means it typically does not carry the same legal liabilities associated with 'filed' documents.

The report was signed by Nancy W. Goble, Managing Director and Chief Accounting Officer of CME Group Inc., indicating her authorization on behalf of the company.