CME Group Inc. Reports Third-Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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[{"type":"text","content":"CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2021. \nThe company reported revenue of $1.1 billion and operating income of $614 million for the third quarter of 2021. Net income was $927 million and diluted earnings per share were $2.58. On an adjusted basis, net income was $574 million and diluted earnings per share were $1.60. Financial results presented on an adjusted basis for the third quarter of 2021 and 2020 exclude certain items, which are detailed in the reconciliation of non-GAAP results.1\n\"We saw robust volume growth in Q3 as clients continued to manage a variety of risks during these times of ongoing economic uncertainty,\" said CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy. \"Average daily volume grew 14% year over year during the quarter, led by double-digit growth in interest rates, energy and options products, as well as strong non-U.S. volumes, which increased 13% to 5 million contracts per day. We remained focused on meeting the evolving needs of our clients through product innovation. Since the beginning of the year we have delivered 70 new products and solutions, including the introduction of Micro Treasury futures and new ESG-focused products in Q3. Additionally, we made significant progress executing against our long-term strategy by completing the joint venture with IHS Markit and together launching OSTTRA, our new post-trade services company.\" \nThird-quarter 2021 ADV was 17.8 million contracts, including non-U.S. ADV of 5.0 million contracts. Clearing and transaction fees revenue for third-quarter 2021 totaled $879 million. The total average rate per contract was $0.677. Market data revenue totaled $145 million for third-quarter 2021.\n1. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial results mentioned to the respective GAAP figures can be found within the Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Measures chart at the end of the financial statements and earnings presentation materials.\nAs of September 30, 2021, the company had approximately $1.6 billion in cash (including $100 million deposited with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) and included in other current assets) and $3.4 billion of debt (including $749 million in short-term debt). The company paid dividends during the third quarter of $323 million. The c...

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