01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed September 25, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
CME Group Inc. has filed a certificate of elimination with the Delaware Secretary of State, effective September 24, 2026.
This action formally removes provisions related to the Company's Series G Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock from its certificate of incorporation. Importantly, no shares of this Series G Preferred Stock were ever issued or outstanding at the time of this filing, meaning this is a procedural cleanup of the corporate charter rather than a change impacting existing shareholders or capital structure. Investors can consider this filing a housekeeping matter that simplifies the Company's foundational corporate documents.
The elimination of the Series G Preferred Stock provisions does not alter CME Group's current operational status, financial standing, or the rights and obligations associated with its currently issued shares. The full details of the certificate of elimination are available as an exhibit to this 8-K filing for those seeking further specifics.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- CME Group Inc. eliminated provisions for Series G Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock from its certificate of incorporation.
- The filing was made via a certificate of elimination with the Delaware Secretary of State.
- The elimination was effective as of September 24, 2026.
- Crucially, no shares of Series G Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock were ever issued or outstanding.
- This action represents a procedural update to the Company's charter and does not impact current shareholders.
- The certificate of elimination is provided as an exhibit to the filing.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of eliminating the Series G Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock provisions?
The significance is primarily procedural. CME Group is cleaning up its corporate charter by removing provisions for a class of preferred stock that was never issued. This simplifies the company's foundational legal documents without affecting current operations or shareholder rights.
Does this change affect my existing CME Group stock?
No, this filing does not affect your existing CME Group stock. Since no shares of the Series G Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock were ever issued, its elimination has no impact on the rights, preferences, or economic value of the currently outstanding shares of common or other preferred stock.
Why would a company include provisions for stock that is never issued?
Companies often authorize different classes or series of stock in their certificates of incorporation to provide flexibility for future financing or strategic needs. In this case, CME Group authorized Series G Preferred Stock but ultimately decided not to issue it, and is now formally removing those provisions.
Where can I find more details about this filing?
The full text of the 'Certificate of Elimination of Series G Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock of CME Group Inc.' is filed as Exhibit 3.1 to this Form 8-K. You can access this exhibit through the SEC's EDGAR database or the investor relations section of CME Group's website.
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