When was the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings initial public offering (IPO)?

The IPO was completed on December 5, 2002. Shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on December 6, 2002. The offering was priced at $35 per share.

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Which investment firms were underwriters for the CME IPO?

The following firms underwrote the IPO: Morgan Stanley, UBS Warburg, Salomon Smith Barney, JPMorgan and William Blair.

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Where is CME Holdings stock listed and what is its ticker symbol?

CME is dual listed on the NYSE and on NASDAQ under the symbol CME.

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What is a CUSIP number? What is the CUSIP number for CME Holdings common stock?

A CUSIP number is a nine-digit number that uniquely identifies securities to facilitate clearing and settlement. The CUSIP number is 12572Q105.

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When does the CME fiscal year end?

The CME fiscal year ends on December 31.

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Does CME have a direct share purchase or dividend reinvestment program?

CME does not offer a direct share purchase program or dividend reinvestment at this time.

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How can I get a copy of the CME Holdings prospectus?

You can view the final prospectus (PDF) by clicking on the following link: CME Holdings Prospectus.

If you would like a printed copy mailed to you, please request an Investor package.

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How can I find out when CME will announce earnings?

Please visit the Investor Relations (IR) calendar for earnings release dates.

To receive electronic notification of future investor relations events, including earnings releases, Webcasts, etc., please sign up for e-mail alerts.

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How can I get on the CME e-mail distribution list for future financial releases?

Please subscribe at Email Alerts.

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How can I contact CME Investor Relations?

Please go to Contact IR.

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When will the annual meeting of CME shareholders take place?

The 2008 annual meeting of shareholders will be held at 10:00 a.m., Central Time, on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at the University of Chicago Gleacher Center, located at 450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago.

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Who is the transfer agent for CME Holdings' common stock?

Our transfer agent is:

Computershare Investor Services
Stock Transfer Department
2 North LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 360-5104

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What is a transfer agent?

A transfer agent keeps shareholder records and performs administrative and record-keeping duties for a publicly traded company.

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Will CME Holdings pay a dividend on its common stock?

CME pays regular quarterly dividends to our shareholders. The annual dividend target is approximately 30% of prior year's cash earnings. The decision to pay a dividend, however, remains within the discretion of our Board of Directors and may be affected by various factors, including our earnings, financial condition, capital requirements, level of indebtedness and other considerations our Board of Directors deems relevant. On November 7, 2007, the Board of Directors of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. declared a regular quarterly dividend of .86 cents per share, payable on December 26, 2007 to shareholders of record on December 10, 2007.

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How do I purchase a membership in CME?

For more information about memberships, contact the Shareholder/Membership Department at (312) 930-3480 or by e-mail at membership@cme.com.

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