What is the main purpose of this 8-K/A filing?

This filing is an amendment to a previous 8-K report. Its main purpose is to provide investors with the required financial statements of NYMEX Holdings, Inc. and pro forma combined financial information that reflect the acquisition of NYMEX by CME Group Inc., which closed on August 22, 2008.

Has the acquisition of NYMEX by CME been completed?

Yes, the filing confirms that CME Group Inc. completed its acquisition of NYMEX Holdings, Inc. on August 22, 2008, through a merger.

Where can I find the financial information of the acquired company, NYMEX Holdings?

The unaudited consolidated financial statements of NYMEX Holdings have been filed previously. Specifically, statements as of December 31, 2007, and for the three years then ended were filed on August 1, 2008. Statements as of June 30, 2008, and for the relevant quarters/six-month periods were filed on September 15, 2008. This amendment incorporates these details and adds pro forma combined financial information.

What is 'pro forma financial information' and why is it important here?

Pro forma financial information presents the combined financial results of CME Group and NYMEX Holdings as if the acquisition had occurred at an earlier point in time. This is important for investors as it gives a clearer view of the financial performance and position of the merged entity, allowing for better analysis of the acquisition's impact and future financial prospects.

CME 8-K SEC Disclosure

Summary

This filing is an Amendment No. 1 to CME Group Inc.'s (CME) Form 8-K, originally filed on September 15, 2008. The primary purpose of this amendment is to include the financial statements and pro forma financial information of NYMEX Holdings, Inc., which CME acquired on August 22, 2008. This provides investors with the necessary financial details to assess the impact of the NYMEX acquisition on CME's financial position and performance. Investors should note that the financial statements of NYMEX Holdings had been previously filed in earlier 8-K reports, but this amendment formally incorporates them and presents pro forma combined financial information. This consolidated view is crucial for understanding the combined entity's financial health post-acquisition and for evaluating future growth prospects and potential synergies.

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1Amendment to a previous 8-K filing to include NYMEX Holdings' financial statements and pro forma combined financial information.
2CME Group Inc. completed the acquisition of NYMEX Holdings, Inc. on August 22, 2008.
3The amendment provides unaudited consolidated financial statements for NYMEX Holdings for periods ending December 31, 2007, and June 30, 2008.
4Unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information for CME Group, reflecting the acquisition, is included.
5This filing supplements prior disclosures regarding the NYMEX acquisition, offering a more complete financial picture.
6The filing adheres to SEC rules allowing for the delayed inclusion of acquired company financial statements via amendment.

CME GROUP INC. 8-K/A Report, Exhibit Filing (Nov 7, 2008)

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