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CME Group News Release Exhibit 99.1 Media contact Chris Grams , 312.930.3435 Laurie Bischel , 312.648.8698 news@cmegroup.com www.cmegroup.mediaroom.com Investor contact John Peschier , 312.930.8491 CME - G FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CME Group Inc. Reports Third - Quarter 2021 Financial Results CHICAGO , October 27 , 2021 - CME Group Inc. ( NASDAQ : CME ) today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2021 . The company reported revenue of $ 1.1 billion and operating income of $ 614 million for the third quarter of 2021. Net income was $ 927 million and diluted earnings per share were $ 2.58 . On an adjusted basis , net income was $ 574 million and diluted earnings per share were $ 1.60 . Financial results presented on an adjusted basis for the third quarter of 2021 and 2020 exclude certain items , which are detailed in the reconciliation of non - GAAP results.¹ " We saw robust volume growth in Q3 as clients continued to manage a variety of risks during these times of ongoing economic uncertainty , " said CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy . " Average daily volume grew 14 % year over year during the quarter , led by double - digit growth in interest rates , energy and options products , as well as strong non - U.S . volumes , which increased 13 % to 5 million contracts per day . We remained focused on meeting the evolving needs of our clients through product innovation . Since the beginning of the year we have delivered 70 new products and solutions , including the introduction of Micro Treasury futures and new ESG - focused products in Q3 . Additionally , we made significant progress executing against our long - term strategy by completing the joint venture with IHS Markit and together launching OSTTRA , our new post - trade services company . " Third - quarter 2021 ADV was 17.8 million contracts , including non - U.S . ADV of 5.0 million contracts . Clearing and transaction fees revenue for third - quarter 2021 totaled $ 879 million . The total average rate per contract was $ 0.677 . Market data revenue totaled $ 145 million for third - quarter 2021 . 1. A reconciliation of the non - GAAP financial results mentioned to the respective GAAP figures can be found within the Reconciliation of GAAP to non - GAAP Measures chart at the end of the financial statements and earnings presentation materials . - more -