8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CME GROUP INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 31, 2014)

Filed July 31, 2014For Securities:CME

Summary

CME Group Inc. (CME) filed an 8-K on July 31, 2014, to report its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2014. The primary focus of this filing is the release of its earnings press release, which includes both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures. Investors should note that while the press release provides key financial performance indicators, the non-GAAP earnings per share are presented as supplemental information and should be considered alongside the GAAP figures. Management utilizes non-GAAP earnings per share to offer a more comparable view of performance against prior periods, acknowledging that these adjustments may include recurring items. The company has provided a reconciliation between its non-GAAP and GAAP measures as required by Regulation G, allowing investors to understand the adjustments made. This 8-K serves as notification of the release of this detailed financial information.

Key Highlights

  • 1CME Group Inc. reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2014.
  • 2The 8-K filing primarily incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these results.
  • 3The press release includes both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and non-GAAP financial measures.
  • 4Non-GAAP earnings per share are provided as a supplemental metric for enhanced comparability.
  • 5Management believes non-GAAP measures offer valuable insights into financial and business trends.
  • 6Reconciliation between non-GAAP and GAAP financial measures is included as per Regulation G.
  • 7The information is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 unless expressly incorporated by reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report CME Group Inc.'s financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, through the incorporation of a press release.

The accompanying press release presents both financial measures calculated in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and non-GAAP financial measures, specifically non-GAAP earnings per share.

CME Group includes non-GAAP earnings per share as a supplemental measure to provide investors with a better understanding of financial and business trends and to enhance comparability with the company's prior financial reports. Management believes this offers important supplemental information.

No, CME Group views its non-GAAP measures as supplemental to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, the corresponding measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Investors are advised to consider these non-GAAP measures alongside the GAAP figures.