UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019March 31, 2020
- OR -
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                to                
Commission file number 001-31553
CME GROUP INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware   36-4459170
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
   
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
    
20 South Wacker DriveChicagoIllinois 60606
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(312) 930-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
    
Title of each classTrading symbolName of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common StockCMENasdaq
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.            Yes      No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).                   Yes      No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer   Smaller reporting company
   Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    
Yes   ☐    No  
The number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock as of July 10, 2019April 15, 2020 was as follows: 358,092,467358,585,174 shares of Class A common stock, $0.01 par value; 625 shares of Class B-1 common stock, $0.01 par value; 813 shares of Class B-2 common stock, $0.01 par value; 1,287 shares of Class B-3 common stock, $0.01 par value; and 413 shares of Class B-4 common stock, $0.01 par value.

 CME GROUP INC.
FORM 10-Q
INDEX
   
  Page
  
   
Item 1.
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
Item 2.
   
Item 3.
   
Item 4.
  
   
Item 1.
   
Item 1A.
   
Item 2.
   
Item 6.
  

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Certain Terms
All references to “options” or “options contracts” in the text of this document refer to options on futures contracts.
Further information about CME Group and its products can be found at http://www.cmegroup.com. Information made available on our website does not constitute a part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Information about Contract Volume and Average Rate per Contract
All amounts regarding contract volume and average rate per contract are for CME Group's listed futures and options on futures contracts unless otherwise noted.
Trademark Information
CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. NEX, BrokerTec, EBS, TriOptima, and Traiana are trademarks of various entities that are underof NEX all of which are owned by CME Group.Group Limited (NEX). Dow Jones, Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and S&P are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC, Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC and S&P/Dow Jones Indices LLC, as the case may be, and have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Statements
From time to time, in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as well as in other written reports and verbal statements, we discuss our expectations regarding future performance. These forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “could,” “estimate,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “expect” and similar expressions, including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data, current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industries in which we operate and management's beliefs and assumptions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. We want to caution you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Among the factors that might affect our performance are:
increasing competition by foreign and domestic entities, including increased competition from new entrants into our markets and consolidation of existing entities;
our ability to keep pace with rapid technological developments, including our ability to complete the development, implementation and maintenance of the enhanced functionality required by our customers while maintaining reliability and ensuring that such technology is not vulnerable to security risks;
our ability to continue introducing competitive new products and services on a timely, cost-effective basis, including through our electronic trading capabilities, and our ability to maintain the competitiveness of our existing products and services, including our ability to provide effective services to the swaps market;
our ability to adjust our fixed costs and expenses if our revenues decline;
our ability to maintain existing customers at substantially similar trading levels, develop strategic relationships and attract new customers;
our ability to expand and globally offer our products and services;
changes in regulations, including the impact of any changes in laws or government policy with respect to our products or services or our industry, such as any changes to regulations and policies that require increased financial and operational resources from us or our customers;
the costs associated with protecting our intellectual property rights and our ability to operate our business without violating the intellectual property rights of others;
decreases in revenue from our market data as a result of decreased demand or changes to regulations in various jurisdictions;
changes in our rate per contract due to shifts in the mix of the products traded, the trading venue and the mix of customers (whether the customer receives member or non-member fees or participates in one of our various incentive programs) and the impact of our tiered pricing structure;

the ability of our credit and liquidity risk management practices to adequately protect us from the credit risks of clearing members and other counterparties, and to satisfy the margin and liquidity requirements associated with the BrokerTec matched principal business;
the ability of our compliance and risk management methods to effectively monitor and manage our risks, including our ability to prevent errors and misconduct and protect our infrastructure against security breaches and misappropriation of our intellectual property assets;
our dependence on third-party providers and exposure to risk through third-parties, including risks related to the performance, reliability and security of technology used by our third-party providers;
volatility in commodity, equity and fixed income prices, and price volatility of financial benchmarks and instruments such as interest rates, credit spreads, equity indices, fixed income instruments and foreign exchange rates;
economic, social, political and market conditions, including the volatility of the capital and credit markets and the impact of economic conditions on the trading activity of our current and potential customers;
the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and response by governments and other third parties;
our ability to accommodate increases in contract volume and order transaction traffic and to implement enhancements without failure or degradation of the performance of our trading and clearing systems;
our ability to execute our growth strategy and maintain our growth effectively;
our ability to manage the risks, control the costs and achieve the synergies associated with our strategy for acquisitions, investments and alliances, including those associated with the acquisition of NEX;
our ability to continue to generate funds and/or manage our indebtedness to allow us to continue to invest in our business;
industry and customer consolidation;
decreases in trading and clearing activity;
the imposition of a transaction tax or user fee on futures and options on futures transactions and/or repeal of the 60/40 tax treatment of such transactions;
our ability to maintain our brand and reputation; and
the unfavorable resolution of material legal proceedings.
For a detailed discussion of these and other factors that might affect our performance, see Item 1A. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 20192020 and Item 1A. of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

ITEM 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CME GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(dollars in millions, except par value data; shares in thousands)
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
 (unaudited)   (unaudited)  
Assets        
Current Assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $937.7
 $1,374.5
 $851.7
 $1,551.4
Marketable securities 81.8
 72.9
 77.5
 83.2
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $2.8 and $2.7 593.7
 553.3
Other current assets (includes $4.1 and $1.5 in restricted cash) 359.7
 430.5
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $4.8 and $3.4 799.7
 491.8
Other current assets (includes $4.3 and $4.3 in restricted cash) 315.9
 364.4
Performance bonds and guaranty fund contributions 32,489.5
 39,455.5
 100,371.8
 37,077.0
Total current assets 34,462.4
 41,886.7
 102,416.6
 39,567.8
Property, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $843.6 and $761.1 500.4
 448.7
Property, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $885.6 and $867.5 538.4
 544.0
Intangible assets—trading products 17,175.3
 17,175.3
 17,175.3
 17,175.3
Intangible assets—other, net 5,308.7
 5,500.1
 4,997.9
 5,117.7
Goodwill 10,795.3
 10,805.3
 10,742.5
 10,742.5
Other assets (includes $1.1 and $1.2 in restricted cash) 2,107.4
 1,659.6
Other assets (includes $0.8 and $0.9 in restricted cash) 2,061.6
 2,068.0
Total Assets $70,349.5
 $77,475.7
 $137,932.3
 $75,215.3
        
Liabilities and Equity        
Current Liabilities:        
Accounts payable $51.6
 $116.0
 $74.3
 $61.9
Short-term debt 
 574.2
Other current liabilities 393.6
 1,126.9
 607.9
 1,384.8
Performance bonds and guaranty fund contributions 32,489.5
 39,455.5
 100,371.5
 37,075.8
Total current liabilities 32,934.7
 41,272.6
 101,053.7
 38,522.5
Long-term debt 4,072.9
 3,826.8
 3,539.8
 3,743.2
Deferred income tax liabilities, net 5,645.1
 5,665.9
 5,622.1
 5,635.2
Other liabilities 1,211.9
 745.1
 1,118.0
 1,155.1
Total Liabilities 43,864.6
 51,510.4
 111,333.6
 49,056.0
        
Shareholders’ Equity:        
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018; none issued 
 
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018; 357,143 and 356,824 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively 3.6
 3.6
Class B common stock, $0.01 par value, 3 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 
 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000 shares authorized at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019; none issued 
 
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019; 357,677 and 357,469 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively 3.6
 3.6
Class B common stock, $0.01 par value, 3 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 
 
Additional paid-in capital 21,109.2
 21,054.3
 21,120.4
 21,113.2
Retained earnings 5,336.8
 4,855.3
 5,469.9
 5,008.7
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 5.6
 5.3
 (26.2) 3.4
Total CME Group Shareholders’ Equity 26,455.2
 25,918.5
 26,567.7
 26,128.9
Non-controlling interests 29.7
 46.8
 31.0
 30.4
Total Equity 26,484.9
 25,965.3
 26,598.7
 26,159.3
Total Liabilities and Equity $70,349.5
 $77,475.7
 $137,932.3
 $75,215.3

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

CME GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(dollars in millions, except per share data; shares in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 Quarter Ended Six Months EndedQuarter Ended
 June 30, June 30,March 31,
 2019 2018 2019 20182020 2019
Revenues           
Clearing and transaction fees $1,051.8
 $906.1
 $2,004.4
 $1,879.7
$1,278.8
 $952.6
Market data and information services 128.3
 113.8
 258.4
 208.7
131.5
 130.1
Other 92.6
 39.7
 189.5
 80.2
111.8
 96.9
Total Revenues 1,272.7
 1,059.6
 2,452.3
 2,168.6
1,522.1
 1,179.6
Expenses           
Compensation and benefits 227.3
 150.8
 457.6
 303.5
207.5
 230.3
Technology 48.6
 25.2
 95.7
 50.7
47.7
 47.1
Professional fees and outside services 41.7
 31.9
 81.1
 74.5
41.7
 39.4
Amortization of purchased intangibles 76.1
 23.6
 156.8
 47.3
77.3
 80.7
Depreciation and amortization 46.3
 27.5
 79.2
 55.6
35.3
 32.9
Licensing and other fee agreements 44.8
 39.9
 85.3
 89.4
73.9
 40.5
Other 89.3
 93.8
 167.0
 139.8
78.8
 77.7
Total Expenses 574.1
 392.7
 1,122.7
 760.8
562.2
 548.6
Operating Income 698.6
 666.9
 1,329.6
 1,407.8
959.9
 631.0
           
Non-Operating Income (Expense)           
Investment income 139.3
 241.9
 318.0
 398.3
95.9
 178.7
Interest and other borrowing costs (45.1) (33.1) (93.2) (63.2)(40.9) (48.1)
Equity in net earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries 43.8
 36.4
 84.3
 76.5
51.2
 40.5
Other non-operating income (expense) (134.5) (155.3) (296.4) (273.9)(76.8) (161.9)
Total Non-Operating Income (Expense) 3.5
 89.9
 12.7
 137.7
29.4
 9.2
Income before Income Taxes 702.1
 756.8
 1,342.3
 1,545.5
989.3
 640.2
Income tax provision 187.5
 190.7
 331.8
 380.6
222.5
 144.3
Net Income 514.6
 566.1
 1,010.5
 1,164.9
766.8
 495.9
Less: net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests (0.8) 
 0.2
 
(0.6) 1.0
Net Income Attributable to CME Group $513.8
 $566.1
 $1,010.7
 $1,164.9
$766.2
 $496.9
           
Earnings per Common Share Attributable to CME Group:           
Basic $1.44
 $1.67
 $2.83
 $3.43
$2.14
 $1.39
Diluted 1.43
 1.66
 2.82
 3.42
2.14
 1.39
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares:           
Basic 357,060
 339,465
 356,973
 339,386
357,524
 356,886
Diluted 358,155
 340,872
 358,103
 340,838
358,455
 358,047
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

CME GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in millions)
(unaudited)
 Quarter Ended Six Months Ended Quarter Ended
 June 30, June 30, March 31,
 2019 2018 2019 2018 2020 2019
Net income $514.6
 $566.1
 $1,010.5
 $1,164.9
 $766.8
 $495.9
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:            
Investment securities:            
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period 0.9
 
 1.7
 (0.9) (0.6) 0.8
Reclassification of net (gains) losses on sales included in investment income (0.1) 
 (0.1) 
Income tax benefit (expense) (0.2) 
 (0.4) 0.2
 0.2
 (0.2)
Investment securities, net 0.6
 
 1.2
 (0.7) (0.4) 0.6
Defined benefit plans:            
Net change in defined benefit plans arising during the period 
 
 (2.7) 1.7
 (2.0) (2.7)
Amortization of net actuarial (gains) losses included in compensation and benefits expense 1.2
 0.6
 2.4
 1.3
 1.2
 1.2
Income tax benefit (expense) (0.3) (0.2) 0.1
 (0.8) 0.2
 0.4
Defined benefit plans, net 0.9
 0.4
 (0.2) 2.2
 (0.6) (1.1)
Derivative investments:            
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period (0.5) 
 (0.2) 
 
 0.3
Amortization of effective portion of net (gains) losses on cash flow hedges included in interest expense (0.3) (0.3) (0.6) (0.6)
Reclassification of net unrealized (gains) losses to interest expense and other non-operating income (expense) (1.8) (0.3)
Income tax benefit (expense) 0.1
 0.1
 0.1
 0.2
 0.4
 
Derivative investments, net (0.7) (0.2) (0.7) (0.4) (1.4) 
Foreign currency translation:            
Foreign currency translation adjustments 1.0
 (1.5) (3.0) (0.6) (27.8) (4.0)
Reclassification of net currency (gains) losses from foreign entities to other expenses 0.6
 
Income tax benefit (expense) 3.0
 
 3.0
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation, net 4.0
 (1.5) 
 (0.6) (27.2) (4.0)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 4.8
 (1.3) 0.3
 0.5
 (29.6) (4.5)
Comprehensive income 519.4
 564.8
 1,010.8
 1,165.4
 737.2
 491.4
Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests (0.8) 
 0.2
 
 (0.6) 1.0
Comprehensive income attributable to CME Group $518.6
 $564.8
 $1,011.0
 $1,165.4
 $736.6
 $492.4
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

CME GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(dollars in millions, except per share data; shares in thousands)
(unaudited) 

 Six Months Ended, June 30, 2019
 
Class A
Common
Stock
(Shares)
 
Class B
Common
Stock
(Shares)
 
Common
Stock and
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Total CME Group Shareholders' Equity Non-controlling Interest 
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2018356,824
 3
 $21,057.9
 $4,855.3
 $5.3
 $25,918.5
 $46.8
 $25,965.3
Net income      1,010.7
   1,010.7
 (0.2) 1,010.5
Other comprehensive income (loss)        0.3
 0.3
 
 0.3
Dividends on common stock of $1.50 per share      (536.1)   (536.1)   (536.1)
Impact of adoption of standards updates on leasing      6.9
   6.9
   6.9
Changes in non-controlling interest due to measurement period adjustments          
 (16.9) (16.9)
Exercise of stock options162
   7.0
     7.0
   7.0
Vesting of issued restricted Class A common stock128
   (14.1)     (14.1)   (14.1)
Shares issued to Board of Directors16
   3.1
     3.1
   3.1
Shares issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plan13
   2.5
     2.5
   2.5
Stock-based compensation    56.4
     56.4
   56.4
Balance at June 30, 2019357,143
 3
 $21,112.8
 $5,336.8
 $5.6
 $26,455.2
 $29.7
 $26,484.9
 
Class A
Common
Stock
(Shares)
 
Class B
Common
Stock
(Shares)
 
Common
Stock and
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Total CME Group Shareholders' Equity Non-controlling Interest 
Total
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2019357,469
 3
 $21,116.8
 $5,008.7
 $3.4
 $26,128.9
 $30.4
 $26,159.3
Net income      766.2
   766.2
 0.6
 766.8
Other comprehensive income (loss)        (29.6) (29.6) 
 (29.6)
Dividends on common stock of $0.85 per share      (304.7)   (304.7)   (304.7)
Impact of adoption of accounting standards updates on credit losses      (0.3)   (0.3)   (0.3)
Exercise of stock options55
   3.2
     3.2
   3.2
Vesting of issued restricted Class A common stock153
   (19.1)     (19.1)   (19.1)
Stock-based compensation    23.1
     23.1
   23.1
Balance at March 31, 2020357,677
 3
 $21,124.0
 $5,469.9
 $(26.2) $26,567.7
 $31.0
 $26,598.7
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.




























CME GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (continued)
(dollars in millions, except per share data; shares in thousands)
(unaudited)

 Quarter Ended, June 30, 2019
 
Class A
Common
Stock
(Shares)
 
Class B
Common
Stock
(Shares)
 
Common
Stock and
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Total CME Group Shareholders' Equity Non-controlling Interest 
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
Balance at March 31, 2019357,013
 3
 $21,065.7
 $5,091.1
 $0.8
 $26,157.6
 $28.9
 $26,186.5
Net income      513.8
   513.8
 0.8
 514.6
Other comprehensive income (loss)        4.8
 4.8
   4.8
Dividends on common stock of $0.75 per share      (268.1)   (268.1)   (268.1)
Exercise of stock options98
   3.7
     3.7
   3.7
Vesting of issued restricted Class A common stock3
   (0.3)     (0.3)   (0.3)
Shares issued to Board of Directors16
   3.1
     3.1
   3.1
Shares issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plan13
   2.5
     2.5
   2.5
Stock-based compensation    38.1
     38.1
   38.1
Balance at June 30, 2019357,143
 3
 $21,112.8
 $5,336.8
 $5.6
 $26,455.2
 $29.7
 $26,484.9
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

CME GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (continued)
(dollars in millions, except per share data; shares in thousands)
(unaudited)
 Six Months Ended, June 30, 2018
 
Class A
Common
Stock
(Shares)
 
Class B
Common
Stock
(Shares)
 
Common
Stock and
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Total
Shareholders’
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2017339,235
 3
 $17,900.3
 $4,497.2
 $14.3
 $22,411.8
Net income      1,164.9
   1,164.9
Other comprehensive income (loss)        0.5
 0.5
Dividends on common stock of $1.40 per share      (476.3)   (476.3)
Impact of adoption of standards update on tax effects related to accumulated other comprehensive income and revenue recognition      (12.5) 3.8
 (8.7)
Exercise of stock options116
   8.2
     8.2
Vesting of issued restricted Class A common stock145
   (14.9)     (14.9)
Shares issued to Board of Directors14
   2.4
     2.4
Shares issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plan10
   1.8
     1.8
Stock-based compensation    33.9
     33.9
Balance at June 30, 2018339,520
 3
 $17,931.7
 $5,173.3
 $18.6
 $23,123.6
Quarter Ended, June 30, 2018
Class A
Common
Stock
(Shares)
 
Class B
Common
Stock
(Shares)
 
Common
Stock and
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Total CME Group Shareholders' Equity Non-controlling Interest Total
Equity
Class A
Common
Stock
(Shares)
 
Class B
Common
Stock
(Shares)
 
Common
Stock and
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Total
Shareholders’
Equity
Balance at March 31, 2018339,435
 3
 $17,907.5
 $4,845.4
 $19.9
 $22,772.8
Balance at December 31, 2018356,824
 3
 $21,057.9
 $4,855.3
 $5.3
 $25,918.5
 $46.8
 $25,965.3
Net income      566.1
   566.1
      496.9
   496.9
 (1.0) 495.9
Other comprehensive income (loss)        (1.3) (1.3)        (4.5) (4.5)   (4.5)
Dividends on common stock of $0.70 per share      (238.2)   (238.2)
Dividends on common stock of $0.75 per share      (268.0)   (268.0)   (268.0)
Impact of adoption of standards updates on leasing      6.9
   6.9
   6.9
Changes in non-controlling interest due to measurement period          
 (16.9) (16.9)
Exercise of stock options57
   4.0
     4.0
64
   3.3
     3.3
   3.3
Vesting of issued restricted Class A common stock4
   (0.2)     (0.2)125
   (13.8)     (13.8)   (13.8)
Shares issued to Board of Directors14
   2.4
     2.4
Shares issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plan10
   1.8
     1.8
Stock-based compensation    16.2
     16.2
    18.3
     18.3
   18.3
Balance at June 30, 2018339,520
 3
 $17,931.7
 $5,173.3
 $18.6
 $23,123.6
Balance at March 31, 2019357,013
 3
 $21,065.7
 $5,091.1
 $0.8
 $26,157.6
 $28.9
 $26,186.5
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.


CME GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions)
(unaudited) 
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
 Quarter Ended
March 31,
 2019 2018 2020 2019
Cash Flows from Operating Activities        
Net income $1,010.5
 $1,164.9
 $766.8
 $495.9
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Stock-based compensation 56.4
 33.9
 23.1
 18.3
Amortization of purchased intangibles 156.8
 47.3
 77.3
 80.7
Depreciation and amortization 79.2
 55.6
 35.3
 32.9
Unrealized loss on assets held for sale 21.6
 
Unrealized loss on derivative contracts 16.7
 36.9
Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on privately-held equity investments 27.2
 (88.2)
Net losses on impaired assets 23.1
 
Net (gain) loss on derivative contracts (1.5) 14.4
Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on investments (2.9) 3.4
Undistributed net earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries (31.2) (4.7) (0.2) (22.6)
Deferred income taxes (13.1) 5.0
 (9.7) (0.6)
Change in:        
Accounts receivable (40.4) (75.0) (309.5) (5.5)
Other current assets 126.1
 36.5
 (14.5) 45.4
Other assets (13.4) (0.8) 18.8
 (9.8)
Accounts payable (64.3) (3.5) 12.4
 (50.6)
Income taxes payable (28.6) 171.0
 186.1
 141.3
Other current liabilities (177.7) (26.4) (22.1) (73.1)
Other liabilities 8.5
 (5.9) (29.5) 0.3
Other 8.6
 1.2
 4.1
 (1.2)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 1,142.9
 1,347.8
 757.1
 669.2
        
Cash Flows from Investing Activities        
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale marketable securities 11.6
 3.4
 2.2
 6.1
Purchases of available-for-sale marketable securities (8.3) (1.9) (2.4) (5.6)
Purchases of property, net (121.6) (29.6) (42.8) (49.1)
Proceeds from sales of privately-held equity investments 28.4
 20.4
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (89.9) (7.7) (43.0) (48.6)
        
Cash Flows from Financing Activities        
Issuance of commercial paper, net of maturities 239.5
 
 (204.6) 462.3
Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs 
 1,187.2
Repayment of debt (569.2) 
 
 (569.2)
Cash dividends (1,159.9) (1,662.5) (1,197.6) (892.1)
Premium payment for derivative contract 
 (30.0)
Settlement of derivative contracts 16.0
 
 
 16.0
Employee taxes paid on restricted stock vesting (14.1) (14.9) (19.1) (13.8)
Other 0.4
 9.9
 7.4
 (0.9)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities (1,487.3) (510.3) (1,413.9) (997.7)
















CME GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
(in millions)
(unaudited) 

 Six Months Ended
June 30,
 Quarter Ended
March 31,
 2019 2018 2020 2019
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $(434.3) $829.8
 $(699.8) $(377.1)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 1,377.2
 1,906.0
 1,556.6
 1,377.2
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash, End of Period $942.9
 $2,735.8
 $856.8
 $1,000.1
        
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:        
Cash and cash equivalents $937.7
 $1,098.9
 $851.7
 $997.4
Short-term restricted cash 4.1
 1,635.5
 4.3
 1.6
Long-term restricted cash 1.1
 1.4
 0.8
 1.1
Total $942.9
 $2,735.8
 $856.8
 $1,000.1
 
   
  
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information        
Income taxes paid $373.9
 $272.8
 $39.0
 $
Interest paid 80.1
 42.4
 42.4
 55.4

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements consist of CME Group Inc. (CME Group) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the company), including Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME), Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. (CBOT), New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. (NYMEX), Commodity Exchange, Inc. (COMEX) and NEX Group Limited (NEX). The clearing house is a division of CME.
Effective November 2, 2018, CME Group completed its acquisition of NEX. NEX offers electronic trade execution platforms for the foreign exchange and fixed income over-the-counter markets as well as other services across the transaction lifecycle, including trade and portfolio management and portfolio compression. The financial statements and accompanying notes presented in this report include the financial results of NEX and its subsidiaries beginning on November 3, 2018.
The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared by CME Group without audit. Certain notes and other information normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted. In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements include all normal recurring adjustments considered necessary to present fairly the financial position of the company at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 20182019 and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods indicated. Quarterly results are not necessarily indicative of results for any subsequent period.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in CME Group’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20182019, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 28, 2019.2020.
2. Accounting Policies
Newly Adopted Accounting Policies. In February 2016, the FASB issued a standards update that requires lessees to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities associated with the rights and obligations created by those leases. The guidance for lessors is largely unchanged from current accounting rules. Under the new guidance, a lessee will be required to recognize assets and liabilities for leases with lease terms of more than 12 months. Consistent with current accounting standards, the recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee primarily will depend on its classification as a finance or operating lease. The company implemented this standard as of January 1, 2019 usingadopted the modified retrospective approach with a cumulative effect of initially applying the guidance recognized on the date of initial adoption. Upon adoption of the new standard on January 1, 2019, the company recognized a lease liability of $568.0 million and right-of-use asset of $448.2 million.following accounting policies during 2020:
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements.Credit Losses. In June 2016, the FASB issued guidance that changes how credit losses are measured for most financial assets measured at amortized cost and certain other instruments. The standard requires an entity to estimate its lifetime expected credit loss and record an allowance, that when deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial asset, presents the net amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. This forward-looking expected loss model generally will result in the earlier recognition of allowances for losses. The standard also amends the impairment model for available for sale debt securities and requires entities to determine whether all or a portion of the unrealized loss on an available for sale debt security is a credit loss. Severity and duration of the unrealized loss are no longer permissible factors in concluding whether a credit loss exists. Entities will recognize improvements to estimated credit losses on available for sale debt securities immediately in earnings rather than as interest income over time. The company implemented this standard on January 1, 2020 by recognizing an immaterial cumulative-effect adjustment to the beginning balance of retained earnings.
The company has not experienced significant levels of underpayment or nonpayment by customers and does not expect changes to this trend over the payment terms of our receivables. Exposure to losses on receivables for clearing and transaction fees and other amounts owed by clearing and trading firms is dependent on each firm's financial condition. With respect to clearing firms, the company's credit loss exposure is mitigated by the memberships that collateralize fees owed to the company. The allowance for credit losses on accounts receivable is calculated by evaluating the aging of the company's billings by revenue stream: clearing and transaction, market data, and other. This aging assessment, as well as contemplation of current and anticipated economic factors, including the interest rate environment and pricing levels are the primary considerations that most significantly impact the collectibility of accounts receivable. The allowance for accounts receivable is $4.8 million at March 31, 2020.
Income Taxes. In December 2019, the FASB issued an accounting update that is intended to reduce cost and complexity related to accounting for income taxes. The update removes specific exceptions to the general principles for accounting for income taxes. Specifically, it eliminates the need for an entity to analyze whether the following exceptions apply in a given period: incremental approach for intraperiod tax allocation, accounting basis differences when there are ownership changes in foreign investments, and interim period income tax accounting for year-to-date losses that exceed anticipated losses. The update also simplifies the accounting for the following: franchise taxes that are partially based on income, transactions with a government that result in a step up in the tax basis of goodwill, separate financial statements of legal entities that are not subject to tax, and enacted changes in tax laws in interim periods. This update is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The standard’s provisions must be applied as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. Early adoption is permitted for reporting periods beginning in 2019.2020. The company does not believe that thehas early adopted this standard on January 1, 2020. The impact of adoption of this guidance in 2020 will have a material impact onstandard was immaterial to the consolidated financial statements.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements. In August 2018, the FASB issued a standards update that modifies the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined pension or other postretirement plans. The guidance clarifies certain existing disclosures and expands the requirements for others. Disclosures that are not considered cost beneficial are removed by the update. Also, there is a new disclosure requirement to include an explanation of the reasons for significant gains and losses related to changes in the benefit obligation for the period. This guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning in 2021. Early adoption is permitted. The company plans to update the disclosures for these changes upon adoption of the guidance in 2021.



3. Revenue Recognition
The company generates revenue from customers from the following sources:
Clearing and transaction fees. Clearing and transaction fees include electronic trading fees and brokerage commissions, surcharges for privately-negotiated transactions, portfolio reconciliation and compression services, risk mitigation and other volume-related charges for trade contracts. Clearing and transaction fees are assessed upfront at the time of trade execution. As


such, the company recognizes the majority of the fee revenue upon successful execution of the trade. The minimal remaining portion of the fee revenue related to settlement activities performed after trade execution is recognized over the short-term period that the contract is outstanding, based on management’s estimates of the average contract lifecycle. These estimates are based on various assumptions to approximate the amount of fee revenue to be attributed to services performed through contract settlement, expiration, or termination. For cleared trades, these assumptions include the average number of days that a contract remains in open interest, contract turnover, average revenue per day, and revenue remaining in open interest at the end of each period.
The nature of contracts gives rise to several types of variable consideration, including volume-based pricing tiers, customer incentives associated with market maker programs and other fee discounts. The company includes fee discounts and incentives in the estimated transaction price when there is a basis to reasonably estimate the amount of the fee reduction. These estimates are based on historical experience, anticipated performance, and best judgment at the time. Because of the company's certainty in estimating these amounts, they are included in the transaction price of contracts.
Market data and information services. Market data and information services represent revenue from the dissemination of market data to subscribers, distributors, and other third-party licensees of market data. Pricing for market data is primarily based on the number of reportable devices used as well as the number of subscribers enrolled under the arrangement. Fees for these services are generally billed monthly. Market data services are satisfied over time and revenue is recognized on a monthly basis as the customers receive and consume the benefit of the market data services. However, the company also maintains certain annual license arrangements with one-time upfront fees. The fees for annual licenses are initially recorded as a contract liability and recognized as revenue monthly over the term of the annual period.
Other. Other revenues include certain access and communication fees, fees for collateral management and fees for trade order routing through agreements from various strategic relationships, as well as other post-trade services to customers and clearing firms.relationships. Access and communication fees are charges to customers that utilize various telecommunications networks and communications services. Fees for these services are generally billed monthly and the associated fee revenue is recognized as billed. Collateral management fees are charged to clearing firms that have collateral on deposit with CMEthe clearing house to meet their minimum performance bond and guaranty fund obligations on the exchange. These fees are calculated based on daily collateral balances and are billed monthly. This fee revenue is recognized monthly as billed as the customers receive and consume the benefits of the services. Pricing for strategic relationships may be driven by customer levels and activity. There are fee arrangements which provide for monthly as well as quarterly payments in arrears. Revenue is recognized monthly for strategic relationship arrangements as the customers receive and consume the benefits of the services.


The following table represents a disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers for the quarters ended March 31, 2020 and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018:2019:
 Quarter Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 Quarter Ended
March 31,
(in millions) 2019 2018 2019 2018 2020 2019
Interest rates $347.4
 $288.9
 $650.2
 $627.3
 $418.3
 $302.8
Equity indexes 148.1
 157.3
 294.0
 352.3
 248.2
 145.9
Foreign exchange 39.3
 49.1
 80.5
 100.2
 48.2
 41.2
Agricultural commodities 141.5
 141.4
 246.5
 262.5
 117.7
 105.0
Energy 179.3
 192.0
 344.3
 383.6
 221.8
 165.0
Metals 58.1
 60.5
 109.1
 119.9
 78.8
 51.0
Cash markets business 120.7
 
 243.6
 
��124.4
 122.9
Interest rate swap 17.4
 16.9
 36.2
 33.9
 21.4
 18.8
Total clearing and transaction fees 1,051.8
 906.1
 2,004.4
 1,879.7
 1,278.8
 952.6
Market data and information services 128.3
 113.8
 258.4
 208.7
 131.5
 130.1
Other 92.6
 39.7
 189.5
 80.2
 111.8
 96.9
Total revenues $1,272.7
 $1,059.6
 $2,452.3
 $2,168.6
 $1,522.1
 $1,179.6
            
Timing of Revenue Recognition            
Services transferred at a point in time 988.1
 890.6
 $1,881.0
 $1,848.4
 $1,211.2
 $892.9
Services transferred over time 281.9
 166.7
 559.6
 315.5
 307.5
 277.7
One-time charges and miscellaneous revenues 2.7
 2.3
 11.7
 4.7
 3.4
 9.0
Total revenues $1,272.7
 $1,059.6
 $2,452.3
 $2,168.6
 $1,522.1
 $1,179.6



The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed accounts receivable, and customer advances and deposits (contract liabilities) on the consolidated balance sheets. Certain fees for transactions, annual licenses, and other revenue arrangements are billed upfront before revenue is recognized, which results in the recognition of contract liabilities. These liabilities are reportedrecognized on the consolidated balance sheets on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period. For annual licenses and upfront fee arrangements, the company generally bills customers upon contract execution. These payments are recognized as revenue over time as the obligations under the contracts are satisfied. Changes in the contract liability balances during the six monthsquarter ended June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 were not materially impacted by any other factors. The balance of contract liabilities was $57.9$61.8 million and $44.4$42.6 million as of June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively.    
4. Performance Bonds and Guaranty Fund Contributions
Performance Bonds and Guaranty Fund Contributions. At March 31, 2020, performance bonds and guaranty fund contribution assets on the consolidated balance sheets include cash as well as U.S. Treasury securities and U.S. government agency securities. U.S. Treasury securities and U.S. government agency securities are purchased by CME, at its discretion, using cash collateral. The benefits, including interest earned, and risks of ownership accrue to CME. Interest earned is included in investment income on the consolidated statements of income. These debt securities are classified as available-for-sale. At March 31, 2020, the amortized cost and fair value of the U.S. Treasury securities were both $1.4 billion. At March 31, 2020, the amortized cost and fair value of the U.S. government agency securities were both $1.8 billion.
CME has been designated as a systemically important financial market utility by the Financial Stability Oversight Council and is authorized to establish and maintain a cash account at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. At June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, CME maintained $16.7$84.9 billion within the cash account at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The cash deposit at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is included within performance bonds and guaranty fund contributions on the consolidated balance sheets.
Clearing House Contract Settlement. The clearing house marks-to-market open positions for all futures and options contracts twice a day (once a day for CME's cleared-only interest rate swap contracts). Based on values derived from the mark-to-market process, the clearing house requires payments from clearing firms whose positions have lost value and makes payments to clearing firms whose positions have gained value. Under the extremely unlikely scenario of simultaneous default by every clearing firm who has open positions with unrealized losses, the maximum exposure related to positions other than cleared-only interest rate swap contracts would be one half day of changes in fair value of all open positions, before considering the clearing house's ability to access defaulting clearing firms' collateral deposits.


For CME's cleared-only interest rate swap contracts, the maximum exposure related to CME's guarantee would be one full day of changes in fair value of all open positions, before considering CME's ability to access defaulting clearing firms' collateral.
During the first six monthsquarter of 2019,2020, the clearing house transferred an average of approximately $3.1$6.8 billion a day through its clearing systems for settlement from clearing firms whose positions had lost value to clearing firms whose positions had gained value. The clearing house reduces its guarantee exposure through initial and maintenance performance bond requirements and mandatory guaranty fund contributions. The company believes that its guarantee liability is immaterial and therefore has not recorded any liability at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020. The company does not have a history of significant losses recognized on performance bond collateral as posted by our clearing members, and management currently does not anticipate any future credit losses on its performance bond assets. Accordingly, the company has not provided an allowance for credit losses on these performance bond deposits, nor have we recorded any liabilities to reflect an allowance for credit losses related to our off-balance sheet credit exposures and guarantees.
5. Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consisted of the following at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 20182019:
 
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
(in millions) Assigned Value 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net Book
Value
 Assigned Value 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net Book
Value
 Assigned Value 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net Book
Value
 Assigned Value 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net Book
Value
Amortizable Intangible Assets:                        
Clearing firm, market data and other customer relationships $5,828.1
 $(1,206.2) $4,621.9
 $5,862.5
 $(1,065.6) $4,796.9
 $5,756.6
 $(1,411.4) $4,345.2
 $5,797.1
 $(1,346.0) $4,451.1
Technology-related intellectual property 178.7
 (36.2) 142.5
 179.1
 (25.6) 153.5
 170.1
 (51.0) 119.1
 174.3
 (46.6) 127.7
Other 103.3
 (9.0) 94.3
 102.8
 (3.1) 99.7
 100.9
 (17.3) 83.6
 103.8
 (14.9) 88.9
Total amortizable intangible assets $6,110.1
 $(1,251.4) 4,858.7
 $6,144.4
 $(1,094.3) 5,050.1
 $6,027.6
 $(1,479.7) 4,547.9
 $6,075.2
 $(1,407.5) 4,667.7
                        
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets:                        
Trade names     450.0
     450.0
     450.0
     450.0
Total intangible assets – other, net     $5,308.7
     $5,500.1
     $4,997.9
     $5,117.7
Trading products (1)
     $17,175.3
     $17,175.3
     $17,175.3
     $17,175.3

(1)Trading products represent futures and options products acquired in our business combinations with CBOT Holdings, Inc., NYMEX Holdings, Inc. and The Board of Trade of Kansas City, Missouri, Inc. Clearing and transaction fees are generated through the trading of these products. These trading products, most of which have traded for decades, require authorization from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Product authorizations from the CFTC have no term limits.
Total amortization expense for intangible assets was $76.1$77.3 million and $23.6$80.7 million for the quarters ended June 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019, and

2018, respectively. Total amortization expense for intangible assets was $156.8 million and $47.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
As of June 30, 2019March 31, 2020, the future estimated amortization expense related to amortizable intangible assets is expected to be as follows:
(in millions) Amortization Expense
Remainder of 2019$157.8
2020315.5
2021315.4
2022315.0
2023313.6
2024307.0
Thereafter3,134.4

Goodwill activity consisted of the following at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
(in millions) Balance at December 31, 2018 
Business
Combinations
 
Other
Activity (1)
 Balance at June 30, 2019
CBOT Holdings $5,066.4
 $
 $
 $5,066.4
NYMEX Holdings 2,462.2
 
 
 2,462.2
NEX 3,236.3
 
 (10.0) 3,226.3
Other 40.4
 
 
 40.4
Total Goodwill $10,805.3
 $
 $(10.0) $10,795.3
(in millions) Balance at December 31, 2017 Business
Combinations
 Other
Activity
 Balance at December 31, 2018
CBOT Holdings $5,066.4
 $
 $
 $5,066.4
NYMEX Holdings 2,462.2
 
 
 2,462.2
NEX 
 3,236.3
 
 3,236.3
Other 40.4
 
 
 40.4
Total Goodwill $7,569.0
 $3,236.3
 $
 $10,805.3

(1) Other activity includes measurement period adjustments, including adjustments to intangible assets, fixed assets, other assets and accrued liabilities, as well as goodwill associated with assets held for sale. The company expects to finalize its purchase price allocation of net tangible and intangible assets within the first year following the acquisition date of NEX.
6. Debt
In March 2019, the company repaid both the €350.0 million fixed rates notes and the ¥19.1 billion term loan.
Short-term debt outstanding consisted of the following at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 (in U.S. dollar equivalent):
(in millions) June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
€350.0 million fixed rate notes due March 2019, stated rate of 3.13% $
 $400.7
¥19.1 billion term loan due March 2019, stated rate of 0.81% 
 173.5
Total short-term debt $
 $574.2
(in millions) Amortization Expense
Remainder of 2020$231.7
2021308.9
2022308.5
2023307.2
2024300.5
2025300.3
Thereafter2,790.8


6. Debt
Long-term debt consisted of the following at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018:2019: 
(in millions) June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
$750.0 million fixed rate notes due September 2022, stated rate of 3.00% (1)
 $747.3
 $746.9
 $747.9
 $747.7
€15.0 million fixed rate notes due May 2023, stated rate of 4.30% 16.6
 16.6
 16.2
 16.4
$750.0 million fixed rate notes due March 2025, stated rate of 3.00% (2)
 745.9
 745.6
 746.5
 746.3
$500.0 million fixed rate notes due June 2028, stated rate of 3.75% 496.1
 495.9
 496.5
 496.4
$750.0 million fixed rate notes due September 2043, stated rate of 5.30% (3)
 742.6
 742.4
 742.8
 742.8
$700.0 million fixed rate notes due June 2048, stated rate of 4.15% 689.7
 689.5
 689.9
 689.8
Commercial paper (4)
 634.7
 389.9
 100.0
 303.8
Total long-term debt $4,072.9
 $3,826.8
 $3,539.8
 $3,743.2
(1)The company maintained a forward-starting interest rate swap agreement that modified the interest obligation associated with these notes so that the interest payable on the notes effectively became fixed at a rate of 3.32%.
(2)The company maintained a forward-starting interest rate swap agreement that modified the interest obligation associated with these notes so that the interest payable on the notes effectively became fixed at a rate of 3.11%.
(3)The company maintained a forward-starting interest rate swap agreement that modified the interest obligation associated with these notes so that the interest payable on the notes effectively became fixed at a rate of 4.73%.
(4)The commercial paper is backed by the five-year multi-currency revolving credit facility.
Commercial paper with an aggregate par value of $6.9$1.1 billion and maturities ranging from 1 to 18 days was issued during the first six monthsquarter of 2019.2020. The weighted average discount rate of commercial paper outstanding at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 was 2.40%1.68%. The weighted average balance of commercial paper outstanding during the first six monthsquarter of 20192020 was $468.8$178.0 million.
Long-term debt maturities, at par value (in U.S. dollar equivalent), were as follows at June 30, 2019:March 31, 2020:  
(in millions)Par ValuePar Value
2020$
2021
$
20221,385.0
850.0
202317.1
16.6
2024

2025750.0
Thereafter2,700.0
1,950.0

Commercial paper is considered to mature in 2022 because it is backed by the five-year multi-currency revolving credit facility, which expires in 2022.
7. Contingencies
Legal and Regulatory Matters. In 2013, the CFTC filed suit against NYMEX and two former employees alleging disclosure of confidential customer information in violation of the Commodity Exchange Act. NYMEX’s motion to dismiss was deniedThe case is set for trial in 2014.October 2020. Based on its investigation to date and advice from legal counsel, the company believes that it has strong factual and legal defenses to the claim.
In 2003, the U.S. Futures Exchange, L.L.C. (Eurex U.S.) and U.S. Exchange Holdings, Inc. filed suit in federal court alleging that CBOT and CME violated the antitrust laws and tortuously interfered with the business relationship and contract between Eurex U.S. and The Clearing Corporation. On October 31, 2018, the Courtdistrict court granted CBOT's and CME's motion for summary judgment and dismissed the case in its entirety. Eurex has appealed this decision.On March 23, 2020, the Seventh Circuit affirmed the decision of the district court.
In the normal course of business, the company discusses matters with its regulators raised during regulatory examinations or otherwise subject to their inquiry and oversight. These matters could result in censures, fines, penalties or other sanctions. Management believes the outcome of any resulting actions will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations. However, the company is unable to predict the outcome or the timing of the ultimate resolution of these matters, or the potential fines, penalties or injunctive or other equitable relief, if any, that may result from these matters.

In addition, the company is a defendant in, and has potential for, various other legal proceedings arising from its regular business activities. While the ultimate results of such proceedings against the company cannot be predicted with certainty, the

company believes that the resolution of any of these matters on an individual or aggregate basis will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.
No accrual was required for legal and regulatory matters as none were probable and estimable as of June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018.2019.
Intellectual Property Indemnifications. Certain agreements with customers and other third parties related to accessing the CME Group’sGroup platforms, utilizing market data services and licensing CME SPAN software may contain indemnifications from intellectual property claims that may be made against them as a result of their use of the applicable products and/or services. The potential future claims relating to these indemnifications cannot be estimated and therefore no liability has been recorded.
8. Leases
The company adopted the new leasing standard on January 1, 2019, using the modified retrospective approach. The standard requires lessees to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities associated with the rights and obligations created by those leases. Upon implementation of the standard, the company utilized the package of practical expedients which did not require reassessment of the following: (a) whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, (b) the lease classification for any expired or existing leases, and (c) any initial direct costs for existing leases. In addition, the company has elected not to separately account for lease and non-lease components, resulting in a greater amount of capitalized lease costs on the balance sheet. Upon adoption of the new standard on January 1, 2019, the company recognized a lease liability of $568.0 million and right-of-use asset of $448.2 million.
The company has operating leases for datacenters, corporate offices, and certain information technology equipment. The operating leases have remaining lease terms of up to 1918 years, some of which include options to extend or renew the leases for up to an additional 5 years, and some of which include options to early terminate the leases in less than 12 months. Management evaluates the exercisability of these options at least quarterly in order to determine whether the contract term must be reassessed. For a small number of the leases, primarily the international locations, management's approach is to enter into short-term leases for a lease term of 12 months or less in order to provide for greater flexibility in the local environment. For certain office spaces, the company has entered into arrangements to sublease excess space to third parties, while the original lease contract remains in effect with the landlord.
The company also has threeone finance leases, one oflease, which is related to the sale of our datacenter in March 2016. In connection with the sale, the company leased back a portion of the property. The sale leaseback transaction was recognized under the financing method and not as a sale leaseback arrangement. We have two other finance leases related to networking equipment and connectivity hardware. These leases qualify for classification as finance leases due to our exercise of an existing purchase option on this equipment.
The right-of-use lease asset is recorded within other assets, and the present value of the lease liability is recorded within other liabilities (segregated between short term and long term) on the consolidated balance sheets. The discount rate applied to the lease payments represents the company's incremental borrowing rate. The company has elected to utilize the short term lease exception for purposes of adopting this standard, such that the company has not capitalized on the balance sheet a lease asset or lease liability associated with leases with terms of 12 months or less from the commencement date.
The components of lease costs were as follows:
Quarter Ended
March 31,
(in millions)
Quarter Ended
June 30, 2019
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2019
2020 2019
Operating lease expense:      
Operating lease cost$18.9
 $37.3
$14.9
 $18.4
Short-term lease cost1.5
 4.9
0.2
 3.4
Total operating lease expense included in other expense$20.4
 $42.2
$15.1
 $21.8
      
Finance lease expense:      
Interest expense$0.9
 $1.8
$0.9
 $0.9
Depreciation expense2.4
 4.6
2.2
 2.2
Total finance lease expense$3.3
 $6.4
$3.1
 $3.1
      
Sublease revenue included in other revenue$1.7
 $5.3
$3.6
 $3.3


Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:
Quarter Ended
March 31,
(in millions)Quarter Ended
June 30, 2019
 Six Months Ended
June 30, 2019
2020 2019
Cash outflows for operating leases$16.9
 $32.1
$15.9
 $15.2
Cash outflows for finance leases4.8
 9.0
4.2
 4.2





Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:
Operating leases
(in millions)June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Operating lease right-of-use assets$433.5
$406.7
 $417.1
    
Operating lease liabilities:    
Other current liabilities$41.3
$41.6
 $42.3
Other liabilities524.3
496.3
 514.8
Total operating lease liabilities$565.6
$537.9
 $557.1
    
Weighted average remaining lease term (in months)151
145
 146
Weighted average discount rate4.0%4.0% 4.0%

Finance leases
(in millions)June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Finance lease right-of-use assets$102.9
$95.3
 $97.5
    
Finance lease liabilities:    
Other current liabilities$8.9
$7.5
 $7.4
Other liabilities95.2
89.6
 91.5
Total finance lease liabilities$104.1
$97.1
 $98.9
    
Weighted average remaining lease term (in months)140
132
 135
Weighted average discount rate3.5%3.5% 3.5%

Future minimum lease payments were as follows as of June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 for operating and finance leases:
(in millions)Operating LeasesOperating Leases
Remainder of 2019$31.5
202063.3
Remainder of 2020$47.9
202160.1
61.2
202262.9
64.2
202359.0
60.5
202453.4
55.1
202553.5
Thereafter399.0
345.3
Total lease payments729.2
687.7
Less: imputed interest(163.6)(149.8)
Present value of lease liability$565.6
$537.9



(in millions)Finance LeasesFinance Leases
Remainder of 2019$9.9
202016.9
Remainder of 2020$12.7
202117.0
17.0
202217.1
17.1
202317.2
17.2
202417.4
17.4
202517.5
Thereafter111.8
94.3
Total lease payments207.3
193.2
Less: imputed interest(103.2)(96.1)
Present value of lease liability$104.1
$97.1

9. Guarantees
Mutual Offset Agreement. CME and Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) havemaintain a mutual offset agreement with a current term through October 2019.2020. This agreement enables market participants to open a futures position on one exchange and liquidate it on the other. The term of the agreement will automatically renew for a one1-year period unless either party provides advance notice of their intent to terminate. CME can maintain collateral in the form of U.S. Treasury securities or irrevocable, standby letters of credit. At June 30, 2019March 31, 2020, CME was contingently liable to SGX on letters of credit totaling $335.0$310.0 million. Regardless of the collateral, CME guarantees all cleared transactions submitted through SGX and would initiate procedures designed to satisfy these financial obligations in the event of a default, such as the use of performance bonds and guaranty fund contributions of the defaulting clearing firm. The company believes that its guarantee liability is immaterial and therefore has not recorded any liability at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020.
Family Farmer and Rancher Protection Fund. In 2012, the company established the Family Farmer and Rancher Protection Fund (the Fund). The Fund is designed to provide payments, up to certain maximum levels, to family farmers, ranchers and other agricultural industry participants who use the company's agricultural commodity products and who suffer losses to their segregated account balances due to their CME clearing member becoming insolvent. Under the terms of the Fund, farmers and ranchers are eligible for up to $25,000 per participant. Farming and ranching cooperatives are eligible for up to $100,000 per cooperative. The Fund was established with a maximum of $100.0 million available for distribution to participants. Since its establishment, the Fund has made payments of approximately $2.0 million, which leaves $98.0 million available for future claims. If, at any time, payments due to participants were to exceed the amount remaining in the fund, payments would be pro-rated. Clearing members and customers must register with the company in advance and provide certain documentation in order to substantiate their eligibility. The company believes that its guarantee liability is immaterial and therefore has not recorded any liability at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020.

10. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following tables present changes in the accumulated balances for each component of other comprehensive income (loss), including current period other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
(in millions)Investment Securities Defined Benefit Plans Derivative Investments Foreign Currency Translation TotalInvestment Securities Defined Benefit Plans Derivative Investments Foreign Currency Translation Total
Balance at December 31, 2018$0.1
 $(53.8) $69.7
 $(10.7) $5.3
Balance at December 31, 2019$0.8
 $(55.1) $69.0
 $(11.3) $3.4
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications and income tax benefit (expense)1.7
 (2.7) (0.2) (3.0) (4.2)(0.6) (2.0) 
 (27.8) (30.4)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(0.1) 2.4
 (0.6) 
 1.7

 1.2
 (1.8) 0.6
 
Income tax benefit (expense)(0.4) 0.1
 0.1
 3.0
 2.8
0.2
 0.2
 0.4
 
 0.8
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)1.2
 (0.2) (0.7) 
 0.3
(0.4) (0.6) (1.4) (27.2) (29.6)
Balance at June 30, 2019$1.3
 $(54.0) $69.0
 $(10.7) $5.6
Balance at March 31, 2020$0.4
 $(55.7) $67.6
 $(38.5) $(26.2)
(in millions)Investment Securities Defined Benefit Plans Derivative Investments Foreign Currency Translation TotalInvestment Securities Defined Benefit Plans Derivative Investments Foreign Currency Translation Total
Balance at December 31, 2017$0.6
 $(36.1) $58.0
 $(8.2) $14.3
Balance at December 31, 2018$0.1
 $(53.8) $69.7
 $(10.7) $5.3
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications and income tax benefit (expense)(0.9) 1.7
 
 (0.6) 0.2
0.8
 (2.7) 0.3
 (4.0) (5.6)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 1.3
 (0.6) 
 0.7

 1.2
 (0.3) 
 0.9
Income tax benefit (expense)0.2
 (0.8) 0.2
 
 (0.4)(0.2) 0.4
 
 
 0.2
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)(0.7) 2.2
 (0.4) (0.6) 0.5
0.6
 (1.1) 
 (4.0) (4.5)
Impact of adoption of standards update on tax effects related to accumulated other comprehensive income0.1
 (8.2) 11.9
 
 3.8
Balance at June 30, 2018$
 $(42.1) $69.5
 $(8.8) $18.6
Balance at March 31, 2019$0.7
 $(54.9) $69.7
 $(14.7) $0.8

11. Fair Value Measurements
The company uses a three-level classification hierarchy of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes:
Level 1 inputs, which are considered the most reliable evidence of fair value, consist of quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 inputs consist of observable market data, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, or inputs other than quoted prices that are directly observable.
Level 3 inputs consist of unobservable inputs which are derived and cannot be corroborated by market data or other entity-specific inputs.
Level 1 assets generally include investments in publicly traded mutual funds, equity securities, and corporate debt securities and U.S. government securities with quoted market prices. In general, the company uses quoted prices in active markets for identical assets to determine the fair value of marketable securities.
Level 2 assets and liabilities generally consist of asset-backed securities derivatives and long-term debt notes. Asset-backed securities were measured at fair value based on matrix pricing using prices of similar securities with similar inputs such as maturity dates, interest rates and credit ratings. The derivative contracts were measured at fair value using standard valuation models with market-based observable inputs. Gains and losses on these contracts are recognized in other non-operating income (expense) and accumulated comprehensive income. The fair values of the long-term debt notes were based on quoted market prices in an inactive market.

Level 3 liabilities include contingent consideration. The contingent consideration liabilities are considered level 3 liabilities because management used significant unobservable inputs, including probability factors. Changes to the probability assumption do not have a material impact on the fair value of the liability. Level 3 assets also include certain fixed assets, intangible assets and privately-held equity investments that were impaired.impaired or written up in fair value.

Recurring Fair Value Measurements. Financial assets and liabilities recorded inat fair value on the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 were classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that was significant to each asset and liability's fair value measurement. The following table presents financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
 June 30, 2019 March 31, 2020
(in millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets at Fair Value:                
Marketable securities:                
Corporate debt securities $18.4
 $
 $
 $18.4
 $17.3
 $
 $
 $17.3
Mutual funds 63.0
 
 
 63.0
 59.9
 
 
 59.9
Equity securities 0.1
 
 
 0.1
 0.1
 
 
 0.1
Asset-backed securities 
 0.3
 
 0.3
 
 0.2
 
 0.2
Total Marketable Securities 81.5
 0.3
 
 81.8
 77.3
 0.2
 
 77.5
Performance bonds and guaranty fund contributions (1):
        
U.S. Treasury securities 1,369.9
 
 
 1,369.9
U.S. government agency securities 1,838.4
 
 
 1,838.4
Total Assets at Fair Value $81.5
 $0.3
 $
 $81.8
 $3,285.6
 $0.2
 $
 $3,285.8
        
Liabilities at Fair Value:        
Derivative contracts $
 $2.4
 $
 $2.4
Contingent consideration 
 
 0.5
 0.5
Total Liabilities at Fair Value $
 $2.4
 $0.5
 $2.9

The following is a reconciliation of(1) Performance bonds and guaranty fund contributions on the level 3 liability valuedconsolidated balance sheet at fair value on a recurring basis during the first six months of 2019:
(in millions)Contingent Consideration
Fair value of liability at December 31, 2018$6.7
Unrealized gains (losses) included in operating expense0.1
Goodwill measurement period adjustment(6.1)
Settlements(0.2)
Fair Value of Liability at June 30, 2019$0.5

March 31, 2020 include U.S. Treasury securities and U.S. government agency securities purchased with cash collateral.
Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements. During the first six monthsquarter of 2019,2020, the company recognized an impairment chargecharges of $18.7$23.1 million related to threecertain intangible assets and fixed assets of its privately-held equity investments.a subsidiary. The combined fair valuevalues of two of the investments wasnet assets were estimated to be zero0 at the impairment date and the fair value of the other investment was estimated to be $0.9 million at the impairment date.March 31, 2020. The company also recognized unrealized lossesgains on certain investments of $21.6 million related to assets held for sale and $12.3 million related to certain fixed assets.$2.9 million. The combined fair value of the fixed assets was estimated to be zero at the impairment date. The fair value of the net assets held for salethese investments were estimated to be $3.6$18.3 million at June 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. These assessments were based on quantitative and qualitative indications of impairment. The fair value measurements of the investment,intangible assets, fixed assets and assets held for saleinvestments are considered level 3 and non-recurring.

Fair Values of Long-Term Debt Notes. The following presents the estimated fair values of long-term debt notes, which are carried at amortized cost on the consolidated balance sheets. The fair values below that are classified as level 2 under the fair value hierarchy were estimated using quoted market prices in inactive markets. The fair value of the debt facility that was classified as level 3 under the fair value hierarchy was estimated based on assumptions made by management regarding expectations of future settlement of the debt.
At June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, the fair values (in U.S. dollar equivalent) were as follows:
(in millions)Fair Value LevelFair Value Level
$750.0 million fixed rate notes due September 2022$769.7
 Level 2$760.7
 Level 2
€15.0 million fixed rate notes due May 202319.2
 Level 217.6
 Level 2
$750.0 million fixed rate notes due March 2025780.2
 Level 2774.7
 Level 2
$500.0 million fixed rate notes due June 2028543.6
 Level 2560.2
 Level 2
$750.0 million fixed rate notes due September 2043960.4
 Level 21,095.1
 Level 2
$700.0 million fixed rate notes due June 2048787.1
 Level 2918.0
 Level 2
Commercial paper634.7
 Level 3100.0
 Level 3



12. Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of all classes of CME Group common stock outstanding for each reporting period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the increase in shares using the treasury stock method to reflect the impact of an equivalent number of shares of common stock if stock options were exercised and restricted stock awards were converted into common stock. Anti-dilutive restricted stock and performance share awards were as follows for the periods presented:
Quarter Ended
June 30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
 Quarter Ended
March 31,
(in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018 2020 2019
Restricted stock and performance shares55
 7
 55
 9
Stock awards 68
 76
Total55
 7
 55
 9
 68
 76

The following table presents the earnings per share calculation for the periods presented:
 Quarter Ended
June 30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
 Quarter Ended
March 31,
 2019 2018 2019 2018 2020 2019
Net Income Attributable to CME Group (in millions) $513.8
 $566.1
 $1,010.7
 $1,164.9
 $766.2
 $496.9
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares (in thousands):            
Basic 357,060
 339,465
 356,973
 339,386
 357,524
 356,886
Effect of stock options, restricted stock and performance shares 1,095
 1,407
 1,130
 1,452
 931
 1,161
Diluted 358,155

340,872
 358,103
 340,838
 358,455
 358,047
Earnings per Common Share Attributable to CME Group:            
Basic $1.44
 $1.67
 $2.83
 $3.43
 $2.14
 $1.39
Diluted 1.43
 1.66
 2.82
 3.42
 2.14
 1.39

13. Subsequent Events
The company has evaluated subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued. The company has determined that there were no subsequent events.


ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
On November 2, 2018, we completed our acquisition of NEX Group plc (NEX). The following Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations includes the financial results of NEX beginning on November 3, 2018.2019.
References in this discussion and analysis to “we” and “our” are to CME Group Inc. (CME Group) and its consolidated subsidiaries, collectively. References to “exchange” are to Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME), the Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. (CBOT), New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. (NYMEX), and Commodity Exchange, Inc. (COMEX), collectively, unless otherwise noted.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Financial Highlights
The following summarizes significant changes in our financial performance for the periods presented.
 Quarter Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
   Quarter Ended
March 31,
  
(dollars in millions, except per share data) 2019 2018 Change 2019 2018 Change 2020 2019 Change
Total revenues $1,272.7
 $1,059.6
 20 % $2,452.3
 $2,168.6
 13 % $1,522.1
 $1,179.6
 29%
Total expenses 574.1
 392.7
 46
 1,122.7
 760.8
 48
 562.2
 548.6
 2
Operating margin 54.9% 62.9%   54.2% 64.9%   63.1% 53.5%  
Non-operating income (expense) $3.5
 $89.9
 (96) $12.7
 $137.7
 (91) $29.4
 $9.2
 n.m.
Effective tax rate 26.7% 25.2%   24.7% 24.6%   22.5% 22.5%  
Net income attributable to CME Group $513.8
 $566.1
 (9) $1,010.7
 $1,164.9
 (13) $766.2
 $496.9
 54
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to CME Group 1.43
 1.66
 (14) 2.82
 3.42
 (18) 2.14
 1.39
 54
Cash flows from operating activities       1,142.9
 1,347.8
 (15) 757.1
 669.2
 13
n.m. not meaningful
Revenues
 Quarter Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
   Quarter Ended
March 31,
  
(dollars in millions) 2019 2018 Change 2019 2018 Change 2020 2019 Change
Clearing and transaction fees $1,051.8
 $906.1
 16
 $2,004.4
 $1,879.7
 7% $1,278.8
 $952.6
 34%
Market data and information services 128.3
 113.8
 13% 258.4
 208.7
 24
 131.5
 130.1
 1
Other 92.6
 39.7
 133
 189.5
 80.2
 136
 111.8
 96.9
 15
Total Revenues $1,272.7
 $1,059.6
 20
 $2,452.3
 $2,168.6
 13
 $1,522.1
 $1,179.6
 29
Clearing and Transaction Fees
Futures and Options Contracts
The following table summarizes our total contract volume, revenue and average rate per contract for futures and options. Total contract volume includes contracts that are traded on our exchange and cleared through our clearing house and certain cleared-only contracts. Volume is measured in round turns, which is considered a completed transaction that involves a purchase and an offsetting sale of a contract. Average rate per contract is determined by dividing total clearing and transaction fees by total contract volume. Contract volume and average rate per contract disclosures exclude trading volume for the cash markets business and interest rate swaps volume.

 Quarter Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
   Quarter Ended
March 31,
  
 2019 2018 Change 2019 2018 Change 2020 2019 Change
Total contract volume (in millions) 1,317.8
 1,175.0
 12 % 2,454.4
 2,529.4
 (3)% 1,674.8
 1,136.6
 47 %
Clearing and transaction fees (in millions) $913.7
 $889.1
 3
 $1,724.6
 $1,845.6
 (7) $1,133.0
 $810.9
 40
Average rate per contract $0.693
 $0.757
 (8) $0.703
 $0.730
 (4) $0.676
 $0.713
 (5)

We estimate the following net changes in clearing and transaction fees based on changes in total contract volume and changes in average rate per contract for futures and options during the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20192020 when compared with the same periodsperiod in 2018.2019. 
(in millions) Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
Increase (decrease) due to change in total contract volume $99.0
 $(52.7)
Decreases due to change in average rate per contract (74.4) (68.3)
Net increase (decrease) in clearing and transaction fees $24.6
 $(121.0)
(in millions) Quarter Ended
Increase due to change in total contract volume $364.1
Decrease due to change in average rate per contract (42.0)
Net increase in clearing and transaction fees $322.1
Average rate per contract is impacted by our rate structure, including volume-based incentives; product mix; trading venue, and the percentage of volume executed by customers who are members compared with non-member customers. Due to the relationship between average rate per contract and contract volume, the change in clearing and transaction fees attributable to changes in each is only an approximation.
Contract Volume
The following table summarizes average daily contract volume. Contract volume can be influenced by many factors, including political and economic conditions, the regulatory environment and market competition. 
 Quarter Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
   Quarter Ended
March 31,
  
(amounts in thousands) 2019 2018 Change 2019 2018 Change 2020 2019 Change
Average Daily Volume by Product Line:                  
Interest rates 11,593
 9,200
 26 % 10,964
 10,541
 4 % 13,813
 10,314
 34%
Equity indexes 3,480
 3,086
 13
 3,323
 3,579
 (7) 6,498
 3,161
 106
Foreign exchange 874
 1,035
 (15) 879
 1,066
 (18) 1,079
 885
 22
Agricultural commodities 1,839
 1,734
 6
 1,614
 1,665
 (3) 1,506
 1,381
 9
Energy 2,499
 2,630
 (5) 2,416
 2,691
 (10) 3,228
 2,331
 38
Metals 633
 674
 (6) 598
 693
 (14) 889
 561
 58
Aggregate average daily volume 20,918
 18,359
 14
 19,794
 20,235
 (2) 27,013
 18,633
 45
Average Daily Volume by Venue:                  
CME Globex 18,505
 16,644
 11
 17,556
 18,182
 (3) 24,582
 16,576
 48
Open outcry 1,501
 1,066
 41
 1,394
 1,305
 7
 1,281
 1,284
 
Privately negotiated 912
 649
 40
 844
 748
 13
 1,150
 773
 49
Aggregate average daily volume 20,918

18,359
 14
 19,794

20,235
 (2) 27,013

18,633
 45
Electronic Volume as a Percentage of Total Volume 88% 91%   89% 90%   91% 89%  
Following periods of lower volatility in early 2019, overallOverall market volatility increased significantly throughout the secondfirst quarter of 2020 as compared with the same period in 2019, which we believe was largely dueresulted from economic uncertainty caused by governmental and business response to a shift in expectations surrounding the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy. InCOVID-19 pandemic, including social distancing and stay at home orders. During the secondfirst quarter, of 2019, the Federal Reserve signaled possible cutsmade the unexpected decision to interest rates following earlier indication that it intendedlower the federal funds rate due to continue to slowly increase interest rates throughout 2019. Uncertainty surroundingeconomic concerns from the United State's foreign trade policy also increasedpandemic, which resulted in significant volatility within the secondfinancial and equity markets. In addition, heightened producer price competition within the oil markets combined with lower energy demands during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in significant market volatility within the energy market during the first quarter of 2019 following the threat of additional tariffs.2020. We believe these factors contributed to the changesincrease in volumes forvolume during the second quarter and first six months of 2019 when compared with the same periods in 2018.quarter.




Interest Rate Products
The following table summarizes average daily contract volume for our key interest rate products. Eurodollar Front 8 futures include contracts expiring in two years or less. Eurodollar Back 32 futures include contracts with expirations after two years through ten years.
 Quarter Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
   Quarter Ended
March 31,
  
(amounts in thousands) 2019 2018 Change 2019 2018 Change 2020 2019 Change
Eurodollar futures and options:                  
Front 8 futures 2,401
 1,919
 25 % 2,253
 2,350
 (4)% 2,596
 2,099
 24%
Back 32 futures 750
 775
 (3) 735
 968
 (24) 892
 720
 24
Options 2,230
 1,227
 82
 1,979
 1,598
 24
 2,384
 1,720
 39
U.S. Treasury futures and options:                  
10-Year 2,369
 2,259
 5
 2,320
 2,395
 (3) 3,191
 2,269
 41
5-Year 1,430
 1,235
 16
 1,402
 1,301
 8
 1,699
 1,373
 24
2-Year 780
 532
 47
 738
 580
 27
 945
 694
 36
Treasury bond 434
 430
 1
 446
 465
 (4) 638
 459
 39
Federal Funds futures and options 433
 277
 56
 355
 280
 27
 501
 274
 83
In the secondfirst quarter and the first six months of 20192020 when compared with the same periodsperiod in 2018,2019, interest rate contract volumesvolume increased largelysignificantly due to marketan increase in volatility, resulting fromwhich we believe was the result of financial instability caused by governmental and business response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, there was heightened uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy. We believe volatility increased in the second quarter of 2019 due to a shift in expectationspolicy following the Federal Reserve's signal of possibleunexpected decision to make significant cuts to interest rates in the third quarter of 2019 after severalFederal Funds interest rate hikesduring the quarter, which we believe contributed to an increase in recent periods. In addition, electronic Eurodollar options volumes were higher due to increased client adoption of electronic options trading, specifically in non-U.S. trading hours.contract volume.
Equity Index Products
The following table summarizes average daily contract volume for our key equity index products. Volumes below for the first quarter of 2020 include Micro E-mini contract volumes for each index beginning on May 6, 2019.
 Quarter Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
   Quarter Ended
March 31,
  
(amounts in thousands) 2019 2018 Change 2019 2018 Change 2020 2019 Change
E-mini S&P 500 futures and options 2,208
 2,173
 2% 2,188
 2,556
 (14)% 4,251
 2,166
 96%
E-mini NASDAQ 100 futures and options 493
 418
 18
 492
 456
 8
 1,293
 491
 163
E-mini Russell 2000 futures and options 147
 133
 11
 148
 143
 4
 310
 150
 107
EquityIn the first quarter of 2020, equity index contract volume increased in the second quarter of 2019significantly when compared with the same period in 2018 due2019, which we believe was attributable to higher levelssignificant volatility resulting from the economic impact of volatility, as measured bygovernmental and business actions to combat the CBOE Volatility Index and CBOE Nasdaq-100 Volatility Index. Volatility levels were higher in the second quarter of 2019 due to uncertainty surrounding the United States' foreign trade and other economic policies.
In the first six months of 2019 when compared with the same period in 2018, overall equity indexCOVID-19 pandemic. Average daily contract volume decreased largely due to lower levels of volatility in the first quarter of 2019 relative to2020 also included approximately 1.4 million in Micro-E-mini equity index contracts, which have a notional size of one-tenth of the same period in 2018. We believe the high market volatility in early 2018 was due to uncertainty surrounding the United States' foreign trade policies and the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy.traditional E-mini contracts.
Foreign Exchange Products
The following table summarizes average daily contract volume for our key foreign exchange products. 
 Quarter Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
   Quarter Ended
March 31,
  
(amounts in thousands) 2019 2018 Change 2019 2018 Change 2020 2019 Change
Euro 239
 336
 (29)% 239
 333
 (28)% 285
 239
 19 %
Japanese yen 147
 151
 (3) 140
 169
 (17) 198
 133
 48
British pound 112
 137
 (18) 126
 146
 (14) 133
 140
 (5)
Australian dollar 112
 115
 (3) 111
 124
 (10) 131
 111
 18
In the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 2019,2020, overall foreign exchange contract volumes decreasedvolume increased when compared with the same periods in 2018, which we believe resulted from an overall decrease in volatility following periods of very high volatility in early 2018. Foreign exchange volatility decreased in the first half of 2019 following the Federal Reserve and other central banks' indication of a limited number of expected interest rate changesperiod in 2019. We also believe that the lackincrease in volume was driven by the economic impact of resolution ingovernmental and business actions to combat the trade agreement between the United States and China and the delay in the United Kingdom European Union membership referendumCOVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in lower volumes.significant market volatility. In addition, market participants looked towards safe haven currencies, specifically the Japanese Yen, as it is traditionally viewed as a more stable currency.


Agricultural Commodity Products
The following table summarizes average daily contract volume for our key agricultural commodity products. 
 Quarter Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
   Quarter Ended
March 31,
  
(amounts in thousands) 2019 2018 Change 2019 2018 Change 2020 2019 Change
Corn 774
 597
 30 % 631
 557
 13 % 436
 484
 (10)%
Soybean 317
 373
 (15) 275
 358
 (23) 289
 231
 25
Wheat 259
 284
 (9) 247
 279
 (12) 251
 234
 8
Overall commodity contract volumesvolume increased slightly in the second quarter and decreased slightly in the first six monthsquarter of 20192020 when compared with the same periodsperiod in 2018. In the first half of 2019, corn contract volumes increased due to significant uncertainty surrounding crop yields for the 2019 growing season due to higher than normal precipitation levels.2019. We believe the declinesincrease in soybean contract volumes arevolume was due to market optimism surrounding future trade following the initial trade agreement between the United States and China. Corn contract volume decreased due to lower U.S. exports of soybeans to China resulting from uncertainty surrounding trade policies between the countries. The decreases in wheat contract volumes are due toprice volatility, which we believe was caused by large stock piles and lower volatility levels resulting from the stabilization of global supplies in early 2019.demand.
Energy Products
The following table summarizes average daily contract volume for our key energy products. 
 Quarter Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
   Quarter Ended
March 31,
  
(amounts in thousands) 2019 2018 Change 2019 2018 Change 2020 2019 Change
WTI crude oil 1,470
 1,591
 (8)% 1,409
 1,567
 (10)% 1,792
 1,346
 33%
Natural gas 455
 484
 (6) 470
 572
 (18) 742
 485
 53
Refined products 406
 409
 (1) 394
 413
 (5) 497
 382
 30
InOverall energy contract volume increased in the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20192020 when compared with the same periodsperiod in 2018, we believe overall energy contract volumes decreased2019, largely due to loweran increase in price volatility. We believe the increase in crude oil contract volume was due to volatility withincaused by the energy markets. The low volatility iseconomic uncertainty due to governmental and business response to the result of greaterCOVID-19 pandemic and heightened producer price stabilitycompetition within the crude oil markets as supply was meeting demand. In addition, expanded production of natural gas resulted in a reduction of price volatility,market. Overall demand for crude oil has declined, which we believe contributed to decreasesa large scale decline in crude oil prices. The increase in natural gas volumes.contract volume is due to volatility caused by a decrease in global demand during periods of strong natural gas production.
Metal Products
The following table summarizes average daily volume for our key metal products.  
 Quarter Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
   Quarter Ended
March 31,
  
(amounts in thousands) 2019 2018 Change 2019 2018 Change 2020 2019 Change
Gold 393
 383
 3 % 367
 409
 (10)% 608
 340
 79%
Silver 125
 85
 47
Copper 108
 146
 (26) 106
 142
 (25) 121
 105
 15
Silver 104
 115
 (10) 95
 112
 (16)
Overall metal contract volumes decreasedvolume increased in the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20192020 when compared with the same periodsperiod in 20182019. This was due to an overall decrease in market volatility. Volatility subsided in early 2019 following periods of very high volatility in the first half of 2018. In the same period of 2018, investors utilizedusing gold and other precious metals as safe havensafe-haven alternative investments during periodsdue to high volatility within other markets because of high overall market volatility. Gold contract volume increased slightly in the second quarter of 2019 as volatility started to increase.economic uncertainty.
Average Rate per Contract
The average rate per contract decreased in the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20192020 when compared with the same periodsperiod in 2018.2019. The decreases weredecrease was largely due to a shift in product mix. In the second quarterhigher proportion of 2019, interestequity index contract volume, increased by 5 percentage points as a percentage of total volume, while allrelative to other products collectively decreased by 5

percentage points. In the first six months, interest rate contract volume increased by 3 percentage points as a percentage of total volume, while all other products collectively decreased by 3 percentage points. In general, interest rateproduct lines. Equity index products have a lower average rate per contract versus some of the other product lines. The decrease in average rate per contract was also due to the introduction of the micro-E-mini equity index contracts, which have a lower average rate per contract compared with a standard E-mini contract. Micro-E-mini equity index contracts have a notional size of one-tenth of the remainingtraditional E-mini contracts.
Cash Markets Business
Total clearing and transaction fees revenues in the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20192020 include $120.7 million and $243.6$124.4 million of transaction fees attributable to the cash markets business acquired from NEX.NEX compared with $122.9 million in the first quarter of 2019. This revenue primarily includes BrokerTec U.S.'sAmericas LLC's fixed income volume and EBS's foreign exchange volume.

 Quarter Ended
March 31,
(amounts in millions) 
Quarter Ended
June 30, 2019
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2019
 2020 2019
BrokerTec U.S.'s fixed income transaction fees $48.5
 $96.1
 $50.3
 $47.6
EBS's foreign exchange transaction fees 49.2
 98.1
 52.5
 48.9
The related average daily notional value for the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20192020 were as follows:
 Quarter Ended
March 31,
  
(amounts in billions) 
Quarter Ended
June 30, 2019
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2019
 2020 2019 Change
U.S. Treasury $173.1
 $172.8
 $192.8
 $172.4
 12 %
European Repo (in euros) 282.3
 276.8
 262.6
 271.4
 (3)
Spot FX 77.8
 79.6
 97.9
 81.5
 20
Overall average daily notional value for the cash markets business increased in the first quarter of 2020 when compared with the same period in 2019. The increases in U.S. Treasury and Spot FX trading is largely due to overall market volatility caused by economic uncertainty surrounding government and business responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Concentration of Revenue
We bill a substantial portion of our clearing and transaction fees directly to our clearing firms. The majority of clearing and transaction fees received from clearing firms represent charges for trades executed and cleared on behalf of their customers. NoOne individual firm represented at leastapproximately 10% of our clearing and transaction fees in the first six monthsquarter of 2019.2020. Should a clearing firm withdraw, we believe that the customer portion of the firm’s trading activity would likely transfer to another clearing firm of the exchange. Therefore, we do not believe we are exposed to significant risk from the ongoing loss of revenue received from or through a particular clearing firm.
Other Sources of Revenue
The increases in market data and information services revenues inDuring the second quarter and first six months of 2019 when compared with the same periods in 2018 were mainly attributable to the additional market data revenue generated by market data subscribers and distributors associated with the legacy NEX businesses subsequent to the acquisition in November 2018. In addition, fees for basic real-time market data services increased to $105 per month from $85 per month for each device beginning in the second quarter of 2018, which also contributed to the increase in revenue in the first six months of 20192020 when compared with the same period in 2018.2019, overall market data and information services revenue remained relatively flat. The increase in market data and information services revenue from additional market data distribution channels was partially offset by a modest decline in screen counts due to cost-cutting initiatives at customer firms.
The two largest resellers of our market data represented approximately 43%35% of our market data and information services revenue in the first six monthsquarter of 2019.2020. Despite this concentration, we consider exposure to significant risk of revenue loss to be minimal. In the event that one of these vendors no longer subscribes to our market data, we believe the majority of that vendor’s customers would likely subscribe to our market data through another reseller. Additionally, several of our largest institutional customers that utilize services from our two largest resellers report usage and remit payment of their fees directly to us.
In the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20192020 when compared with the same periodsperiod in 2018,2019, the increasesincrease in other revenues werewas largely due to an increase in custody fees in the additional other revenues contributed by the NEX acquisition. Other revenues from NEX primarily include optimization services such as portfolio management, analytics, and trade and regulatory reporting.first quarter of 2020.

Expenses
 Quarter Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
   Quarter Ended
March 31,
  
(dollars in millions) 2019 2018 Change 2019 2018 Change 2020 2019 Change
Compensation and benefits $227.3
 $150.8
 51 % $457.6
 $303.5
 51 % $207.5
 $230.3
 (10)%
Technology 48.6
 25.2
 92
 95.7
 50.7
 89
 47.7
 47.1
 1
Professional fees and outside services 41.7
 31.9
 30
 81.1
 74.5
 9
 41.7
 39.4
 6
Amortization of purchased intangibles 76.1
 23.6
 n.m.
 156.8
 47.3
 n.m.
 77.3
 80.7
 (4)
Depreciation and amortization 46.3
 27.5
 68
 79.2
 55.6
 42
 35.3
 32.9
 8
Licensing and other fee agreements 44.8
 39.9
 12
 85.3
 89.4
 (5) 73.9
 40.5
 83
Other 89.3
 93.8
 (5) 167.0
 139.8
 20
 78.8
 77.7
 1
Total Expenses $574.1
 $392.7
 46
 $1,122.7
 $760.8
 48
 $562.2
 $548.6
 2
n.m. not meaningful

Operating expenses increased by $181.4 million and $361.9$13.6 million in the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20192020 when compared with the same periodsperiod in 2018.2019. The following table shows the estimated impacts of key factors resulting in the change in operating expenses: 
  
Quarter Ended
June 30, 2019
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2019
  
Amount  of
Change
 Change as  a
Percentage of
Total Expenses
 
Amount  of
Change
 Change as  a
Percentage of
Total Expenses
(dollars in millions) 
Salaries, benefits and employer taxes$65.0
 17 % $126.7
 17 %
Amortization of purchased intangibles52.4
 13
 109.4
 14
Technology23.3
 6
 45.0
 6
Unrealized losses on fixed assets and assets held for sale32.0
 8
 32.1
 4
Occupancy and building operations14.1
 1
 31.6
 4
Bonus expense16.3
 4
 29.5
 4
Professional fees and outside services9.7
 2
 6.6
 1
Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuation(52.5) (13) (46.5) (6)
Other expenses, net21.1
 8
 27.5
 4
Total increase$181.4
 46 % $361.9
 48 %
  
Quarter Ended March 31, 2020
  
Amount  of
Change
 Change as  a
Percentage of
Total Expenses
(dollars in millions)
Licensing and other fee agreements$33.4
 6 %
Intangible and fixed asset impairments23.5
 4
Salaries, benefits and employer taxes(3.2) (1)
Marketing(4.9) (1)
Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuation(11.2) (2)
Non-qualified deferred compensation plans(14.7) (3)
Other expenses, net(9.3) (1)
Total increase$13.6
 2 %
Increases in operating expenses in the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20192020 when compared with the same periodsperiod in 20182019 were largely attributable to our acquisition of NEX in the fourth quarter of 2018 as follows:
CompensationLicensing and benefits expenseother fee agreements increased as a result of headcount added from the NEX acquisition in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Amortization of purchased intangibles related to the NEX acquisition account for the additional expense.
Technology expense, specifically hardware and software maintenance expense, was higher largelyprimarily due to the addition of our NEX operations.
Occupancy and building operations expense increased due to the inclusion of leases for our NEX operations.
Bonus expense increased compared with the same periods in 2018 largely due to the headcount added as part of the NEX acquisition.stronger volume across equity products.
In the secondfirst quarter of 2019,2020, we recognized impairment lossescharges on certain intangibles and fixed assets and unrealized losses on assets held for sale.
Professional fees and outside servicerelated to a subsidiary. These charges contributed to an increase in other expenses increased compared withduring the same periods in 2018, largely due to the additionfirst quarter of our NEX operations.



2020.
Decreases in operating expenses in the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20192020 when compared with the same periodsperiod in 20182019 were as follows:
A decrease in our non-qualified deferred compensation liability, the impact of which does not affect net income because of an equal and offsetting change in investment income, contributed to a decrease in compensation and benefits expense.
Compensation and benefits expense also decreased as a result of lower headcount throughout the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.
In the secondfirst quarter of 2018,2020, we recognized a net lossgain of $47.3$3.6 million primarily due to the decline in the British pound versus U.S. dollar exchange rate, on $1.6 billion of restricted cash held for the acquisition of NEX, which was denominated in British pounds, compared with a net gain of $5.2 million in the second quarter of 2019. In the first six months of 2018, we recognized a net loss of $48.9 million, compared to a net loss of $2.4$7.6 million in the first six monthsquarter of 2019.2019 when the British pound appreciated versus the U.S dollar. Gains and losses from exchange rate fluctuations result when subsidiaries with a U.S. dollar functional currency hold cash as well as certain other monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies.
Marketing expense decreased in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 due to the timing of planned advertising and media campaigns.
Non-Operating Income (Expense)
 Quarter Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
   Quarter Ended
March 31,
  
(dollars in millions) 2019 2018 Change 2019 2018 Change 2020 2019 Change
Investment income $139.3
 $241.9
 (42)% $318.0
 $398.3
 (20)% $95.9
 $178.7
 (46)%
Interest and other borrowing costs (45.1) (33.1) 36
 (93.2) (63.2) 47
 (40.9) (48.1) (15)
Equity in net earnings (losses) of unconsolidated subsidiaries 43.8
 36.4
 20
 84.3
 76.5
 10
 51.2
 40.5
 26
Other non-operating income (expense) (134.5) (155.3) (13) (296.4) (273.9) 8
 (76.8) (161.9) (53)
Total Non-Operating $3.5
 $89.9
 (96) $12.7
 $137.7
 (91) $29.4
 $9.2
 n.m.
n.m. not meaningful
Investment income. Investment income decreased in the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 2019,2020 when compared with the same period in 2018,2019, largely due to increases in net realized and unrealized losses on privately-held equity investments in the second quarter of 2019 compared with higher net realized and unrealized gains on privately-held equity investments in the second quarter of 2018. This was partially offset by increasesa decrease in earnings from cash performance bond and guaranty fund contributions that are reinvested, whichreinvested. This decrease in earnings resulted primarily from higherlower rates of interest earned in the cash account at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.Chicago following significant interest rate cuts during the quarter despite an increase in our average reinvestment amount.
Interest and other borrowing costs. Interest and other borrowing costs were higherlower in the secondfirst quarter of 2020 when compared with the same period in 2019, primarily due to interest expense recognized on the €350.0 million fixed rate notes and the ¥19.1

billion term loan assumed as part of the NEX acquisition in 2018 and subsequently paid down during the first six monthsquarter of 2019. Interest and borrowing costs on commercial paper issuances were lower in the first quarter of 2020, as there were higher average balances of commercial paper outstanding during the first quarter of 2019 when compared with the same periodsperiod in 2018 due to the issuance of $500.0 million of 3.75% fixed rate notes due June 2028 and $700.0 million of 4.15% fixed rate notes due June 2048 towards the end of the second quarter of 2018. Interest and other borrowing costs were also higher due to the assumption of the outstanding NEX debt, as well as the issuance of commercial paper, both of which occurred during the fourth quarter of 2018.2020.
Equity in net earnings (losses) of unconsolidated subsidiaries. Higher income generated from our S&P/Dow Jones Indices LLC business venture contributed to increasesan increase in equity in net earnings (losses) of unconsolidated subsidiaries in the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20192020 when compared with the same periodsperiod in 2018.2019.
Other income (expense). We recognized higherOther expenses decreased in the secondfirst quarter and first six months of 20192020 when compared with the same periodsperiod in 20182019. We recognized lower expenses in the first quarter of 2020 related to the distribution of interest earned on performance bond collateral reinvestments to the clearing firms as higher ratesdue to lower interest income earned on our reinvestment. In addition, a gain of interest were earned after the first and second quarters of 2018. This increase in expense$1.5 million was paritally offset by decreases in losses related torecognized on derivative contracts in the secondfirst quarter andof 2020 compared to a net loss of $14.4 million during the first six monthsquarter of 2019.
Income Tax Provision
The following table summarizes the effective tax rates for the periods presented: 
  2019 2018
Quarter ended June 30 26.7% 25.2%
Six months ended June 30 24.7% 24.6%
  2020 2019
Quarter ended March 31 22.5% 22.5%

The overall effective tax rate forin the secondfirst quarter of 2019 increased when2020 remained flat compared with the same period in 2018 largely due2019. In the first quarter of 2020, we recognized an increased benefit from the IRC Section 250 deduction compared with the same period in 2019. In the first quarter of 2019, we recognized tax benefits related to non-deductible unrealized losses onthe recognition of certain tax assets held for sale that were recognized in the second quarter of 2019.previously reserved.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sources and Uses of Cash. Net cash provided by operating activities decreasedincreased in the first six monthsquarter of 20192020 when compared with the same period in 2018. The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities was2019 largely attributabledue to the decreaseincrease in trading volume as well as higher overall operating expenses.contract volume. Net cash used in investing activities increasedremained relatively flat in the first six monthsquarter of 20192020 when compared with the same period of 2018 due to an increase in purchases of fixed assets.2019. Cash used in

financing activities was higher in the first six monthsquarter of 20192020 when compared with the same period in 20182019 due to a net reduction in outstanding debt in the first six months of 2019 compared with issuance of debt in the first six months of 2018. Thean increase in cash used in financing activities was partially offset by a decrease in cash dividends.
Debt Instruments. The following table summarizes our debt outstanding at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020:
 
  
(in millions)Par ValuePar Value
Fixed rate notes due September 2022, stated rate of 3.00% (1)
$750.0
$750.0
Fixed rate notes due May 2023, stated rate of 4.30%15.0
15.0
Fixed rate notes due March 2025, stated rate of 3.00% (2)
$750.0
$750.0
Fixed rate notes due June 2028, stated rate of 3.75%$500.0
$500.0
Fixed rate notes due September 2043, stated rate of 5.30% (3)
$750.0
$750.0
Fixed rate notes due June 2048, stated rate of 4.15%$700.0
$700.0
Commercial Paper$635.0
$100.0
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(1)We maintained a forward-starting interest rate swap agreement that modified the interest obligation associated with these notes so that the interest payable on the notes effectively became fixed at a rate of 3.32%.
(2)We maintained a forward-starting interest rate swap agreement that modified the interest obligation associated with these notes so that the interest payable on the notes effectively became fixed at a rate of 3.11%.
(3)We maintained a forward-starting interest rate swap agreement that modified the interest obligation associated with these notes so that the interest payable effectively became fixed at a rate of 4.73%.
We maintain a $2.4 billion multi-currency revolving senior credit facility with various financial institutions, which matures in November 2022. The proceeds from this facility can be used for general corporate purposes, which includes providing liquidity for our clearing house in certain circumstances at CME Group's discretion and, if necessary, for maturities of commercial paper. As long as we are not in default under this facility, we have the option to increase it up to $3.0 billion with the consent of the agent and lenders providing the additional funds. This facility is voluntarily pre-payable from time to time without premium or penalty. Under this facility, we are required to remain in compliance with a consolidated net worth test, which is defined as our

consolidated shareholders' equity at September 30, 2017, giving effect to share repurchases made and special dividends paid during the term of the agreements (and in no event greater than $2.0 billion in aggregate), multiplied by 0.65. We currently do not have any borrowings outstanding under this facility, but the outstanding commercial paper balance is backstopped against this facility.
We maintain a 364-day multi-currency revolving secured credit facility with a consortium of domestic and international banks to be used in certain situations by the clearing house. The facility provides for borrowings of up to $7.0 billion. We may use the proceeds to provide temporary liquidity in the unlikely event of a clearing firm default, in the event of a liquidity constraint or default by a depositary (custodian for our collateral), or in the event of a temporary disruption with the domestic payments system that would delay payment of settlement variation between us and our clearing firms. Clearing firm guaranty fund contributions received in the form of cash or U.S. Treasury securities as well as the performance bond assets deposited by defaulting clearing members can be used to collateralize the facility. At June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, guaranty funds available to collateralize the facility totaled $7.7$8.9 billion. We have the option to request an increase in the line from $7.0 billion to $10.0 billion. Our 364-day facility contains a requirement that CME remain in compliance with a consolidated tangible net worth test, defined as CME consolidated shareholder's equity less intangible assets (as defined in the agreement), of not less than $800.0 million. We currently do not have any borrowings outstanding under this facility. On May 1, 2019, we amended and extended the agreement, which will expire on April 29, 2020.
The indentures governing our fixed rate notes, our $2.4 billion multi-currency revolving senior credit facility and our 364-day multi-currency revolving secured credit facility for $7.0 billion do not contain specific covenants that restrict the ability to pay dividends. These documents, however, do contain other customary financial and operating covenants that place restrictions on the operations of the company that could indirectly affect the ability to pay dividends.
At June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, we have excess borrowing capacity for general corporate purposes of approximately $1.7$2.3 billion under our multi-currency revolving senior credit facility.
At June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, we were in compliance with the various financial covenant requirements of all our debt facilities.
CME Group, as a holding company, has no operations of its own. Instead, it relies on dividends declared and paid to it by its subsidiaries in order to provide the funds which it uses to pay dividends to its shareholders.

To satisfy our performance bond obligation with Singapore Exchange Limited, we may pledge CME-owned U.S. Treasury securities in lieu of, or in combination with, irrevocable standby letters of credit. At June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, the letters of credit totaled $335.0$310.0 million.
The following table summarizes our credit ratings at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020:  
   Short-Term  Long-Term   
Rating Agency  Debt Rating  Debt Rating  Outlook
Standard & Poor’s  A1+  AA-  Stable
Moody’s Investors Service  P1  Aa3  Stable
Given our cash flow generation, our ability to pay down debt levels and our ability to refinance existing debt facilities if necessary, we expect to maintain an investment grade rating. If our ratings are downgraded below investment grade due to a change of control, we are required to make an offer to repurchase our fixed rate notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
Liquidity and Cash Management. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $0.9 billion and $1.4$1.6 billion at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively. The balance retained in cash and cash equivalents is a function of anticipated or possible short-term cash needs, prevailing interest rates, our investment policy and alternative investment choices. A majority of our cash and cash equivalents balance is invested in money market mutual funds that invest only in U.S. Treasury securities, U.S. government agency securities and U.S. Treasury security reverse repurchase agreements. Our exposure to credit and liquidity risk is minimal given the nature of the investments. Cash that is not available for general corporate purposes because of regulatory requirements or other restrictions is classified as restricted cash and is included in other current assets or other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.
On May 5, 2020, CME Group's board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.85 per share payable on June 25, 2020 to the shareholders of record as of June 10, 2020.
At March 31, 2020, the cash performance bonds and guaranty fund contributions on the consolidated balance sheet was $100.4 billion compared with $37.1 billion at December 31, 2019. The increase in the balance was due to an increase in margin requirements.
Regulatory Requirements. CME is regulated by the CFTC as a U.S. Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO). DCOs are required to maintain capital, as defined by the CFTC, in an amount at least equal to one year of projected operating expenses as

well as cash, liquid securities, or a line of credit at least equal to six months of projected operating expenses. CME was designated by the Financial Stability Oversight Council as a systemically important financial market utility under Title VIII of Dodd-Frank. As a result, CME must comply with CFTC regulations applicable to a systemically important DCO for financial resources and liquidity resources. CME is in compliance with all DCO financial requirements.
CME, CBOT, NYMEX and COMEX are regulated by the CFTC as Designated Contract Markets (DCM). DCMs are required to maintain capital, as defined by the CFTC, in an amount at least equal to one year of projected operating expenses as well as cash, liquid securities or a line of credit at least equal to six months of projected operating expenses. Our DCMs are in compliance with all DCM financial requirements.
BrokerTec Americas LLC is required to maintain sufficient net capital under Securities Exchange Act Rule 15c3-1 (the Net Capital Rule). The Net Capital Rule focuses on liquidity and is designed to protect securities customers, counterparties, and creditors by requiring that broker-dealers have sufficient liquid resources on hand at all times to satisfy claims promptly. Rule 15c3-3, or the customer protection rule, which complements rule 15c3-1, is designed to ensure that customer property (securities and funds) in the custody of broker-dealers is adequately safeguarded. By law, both of these rules apply to the activities of registered broker-dealers, but not to unregistered affiliates. The firm began operating as a (k)(2)(i) broker dealer in November 2017 following notification to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the SEC. A company operating under the (k)(2)(i) exemption is not required to lock up customer funds as would otherwise be required under Rule 15c3-3 of the Securities Exchange Act.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Refer to Note 2. Accounting Policies in our notes to the consolidated financial statements for information on newly issued and recently adopted accounting pronouncements that are applicable to us.
ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are subject to various market risks, including those caused by changes in interest rates, credit, foreign currency exchange rates and equity prices. There have not been material changes in our exposure to market risk since December 31, 20182019. Refer to Item 7A. of CME Group’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20182019 for additional information.
ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules


13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
(b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. As required by Rule 13a-15(d) under the Exchange Act, the company’s management, including the company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, have evaluated the company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) to determine whether any changes occurred during the quarter covered by this quarterly report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the company’s internal control over financial reporting. During the fourth quarter of 2018, we acquired NEX and are in the process of integrating the acquired business into our overall internal control over financial reporting process. As permitted under applicable regulations, we have excluded NEX from the assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2019. There were no other changes in the company’s internal control over financial reporting which occurred during the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

See “Legal and Regulatory Matters” in Note 7. Contingencies to the Consolidated Financial Statements for updates to CME Group’s existing legal proceedings disclosure which is incorporated herein by reference. Note 7. Contingencies includes updates to the legal proceedings disclosed in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 28, 2019.2020.




ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS
There have been no material updates to the Risk Factors disclosure includedchanges in the company’scompany's risk factors from those disclosed in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed withfor the SECyear ended December 31, 2019, other than the following:
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has negatively affected the global economy, including the United States economy and the global financial markets, and may disrupt our operations and our clients' operations, which could have an adverse effect on February 28, 2019. In addition to the other information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, which are the risks that we believe are material at this time. These risks could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The ongoing COVID-19 global and national health emergency has caused significant disruption in the international and United States economies and financial markets. Following the World Health Organization’s official declaration of the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, CME Group formally triggered its pandemic plan. On March 13, 2020, CME Group closed its open outcry trading floors and all trading is now conducted through our electronic trading system. The spread of COVID-19 has caused illness, quarantines, cancellation of events and travel, business and school shutdowns, reduction in business activity and financial transactions, labor shortages, supply chain interruptions and overall economic and financial market instability in the United States. Similar impacts also have been experienced in every country in which we do business. Given the unique and unpredictable nature of this event, future impacts to our business are unknown and could be material. Those impacts may include, among others, the following:
Interruptions to our business and operations;
Key members of senior management or a significant number of our employees unable to work as a result of contracting COVID-19 or related illnesses;
Reduced productivity and operating effectiveness as a result of our employees working remotely and impacts on our clients encountering similar circumstances;
Impacts on our third-party suppliers and their ability to fulfill their obligations to us;
Unprecedented volatility and market stresses in global financial markets;
Reduced economic activity generally could cause businesses to have less need to hedge in our markets;
Delays to our expansion, investment and strategic initiatives and system integrations;
Impacts to our ability to expand our client base, grow our business and generate new revenue due to the inability to hold in person meetings, events and conferences and other impacts from social distancing;
Impacts on our brand and reputation due to negative investor sentiment in the overall financial markets;
Increased financial and operational stress experienced by our clearing firm members due to unprecedented volatility, including significant losses that may result in a reduction of business or a default;
Market access or trading limitations imposed by governmental authorities; and
Increased technology and cyber-security risks, social engineering and phishing campaigns.

These riskspotential impacts may exist for a significant period of time and uncertainties are not the only ones facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition even after the COVID-19 outbreak has subsided.
The spread of COVID-19 has caused us to modify our business practices (including restricting employee travel and enacting work-from-home protocols), and we may take further actions as may be required by government authorities or as we determine to be in the future.best interests of our employees and customers. There is no certainty that such measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks posed by the virus or will otherwise be satisfactory to government authorities.
The extent to which the coronavirus outbreak impacts our business, results of operations and financial condition will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and difficult to predict, but may include, among others, the duration and spread of the outbreak, its severity, the actions taken by governments and other third parties to contain the virus or treat its impact, and the pace at which, and the extent to which, normal economic and operating conditions can resume.
There are no comparable recent events that provide guidance as to the effect the spread of COVID-19 as a global pandemic may have on the international and United States economy or the functioning of financial markets like ours. As a result, the ultimate impact of the outbreak on our business and operations is highly uncertain and subject to change, and we do not yet know the full extent of such impacts. However, the effects could have a material impact on our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity and could heighten many of the known risks we face, as described in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
On November 2, 2018, CME Group and CME London Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, completed their previously announced acquisition of NEX Group plc (NEX). The acquisition of NEX was effected by means of a scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the U.K. Companies Act 2006. During the second quarter of 2019, the company issued to employees of NEX 30,560 shares of CME Group Class A common stock in connection with awards issued under NEX's 2016 Global Sharesave Plan. Under this plan, NEX employees were offered the opportunity to purchase shares of NEX by electing to participate in a specific grant of options to purchase shares of NEX up to six months after the closing date. The employee shares were subject to the same share conversion rate offered in connection with the acquisition. The issuance of these shares was not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act) or any state securities laws and was made in reliance on an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act pursuant to Section 3(a)(10) of the Securities Act.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 
Period 
(a) Total Number of
Class A
Shares Purchased (1)
 
(b) Average Price
Paid Per Share
 
(c) Total Number of Class A Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
 
(d) Maximum Number (or Approximate Value) that
May Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or Programs
(in millions)
April 1 to April 30 142
 $172.39
 
 $
May 1 to May 31 
 
 
 
June 1 to June 30 1,102
 197.27
 
 
Total 1,244
 $194.43
 
  
Period 
(a) Total Number of
Class A
Shares Purchased (1)
 
(b) Average Price
Paid Per Share
 
(c) Total Number of Class A Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
 
(d) Maximum Number (or Approximate Value) that
May Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or Programs
(in millions)
January 1 to January 31 121
 $204.86
 
 $
February 1 to February 29 
 
 
 
March 1 to March 31 104,922
 182.01
 
 
Total 105,043
 

 
  
(1)
Shares purchased consist of an aggregate of 1,244105,043 shares of Class A common stock surrendered in the secondfirst quarter of 20192020 to satisfy employees’ tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock.

ITEM 6.EXHIBITS
   
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31.2  
  
32.1  
  
101.SCH101  The following materials from CME Group Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, formatted in Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document(Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Equity, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.
  
101.CAL104  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase DocumentThe cover page from CME Group Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, formatted in Inline XBRL.
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
  






SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
       
    
CME Group Inc.
(Registrant)
    
Dated: August 7, 2019May 6, 2020   By:  /s/ John W. Pietrowicz
      
Chief Financial Officer & Senior Managing
Director Finance

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