CME GROUP INC.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Mar 23, 2026.
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Dec 31, 2025 · Filed Mar 23, 2026
CME$305.89-0.4%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026
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Principal elements of our compensation program
The principal components of our executive compensation program and the purpose of each component are presented in the following table.
| Compensation Component | Key Characteristics | Purpose | Where Reported in More Detail | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Pay | Fixed compensation component. Reviewed annually, and adjusted, if and when appropriate. | Intended to compensate the executive competitively with the market based upon their job duties and level of responsibility. | Summary Compensation Table on page 85 under "Salary" and described on page 76. | |||
| Annual Performance-Based Bonus | Variable compensation component. Opportunity based upon our performance measured by cash earnings achievement. Individual awards based on bonus opportunities and individual performance. | Intended to motivate and reward the executive's contribution to achieving our short-term/annual goals. | Summary Compensation Table under "Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation," Grants of Plan-Based Awards on page 87 under "Estimated Future Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards" and described on page 76. | |||
| Long-Term Incentives | Variable compensation component. Amounts actually realized will depend upon company financial/stock performance. Individual awards based on equity opportunities and individual performance. | Intended to motivate and reward the executive’s contribution to achieving our long-term objectives and increasing shareholder value and to serve as a retention mechanism. | Summary Compensation Table under "Stock Awards", Grants of Plan-Based Awards under the columns referencing equity awards, Stock Vested on page 90 and described on page 78. |
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