Edgar Filing: CME GROUP INC.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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CME GROUP INC.
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On April 13, 2012, CME Group distributed the following notice to its shareholders.


* Exercise Your Right to Vote *
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 23, 2012.

		Meeting Information
CME GROUP		Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
		For holders as of: March 28, 2012
		Date: May 23, 2012 Time: 3:30 P.M. Central Time
		Location: CME Group Auditorium 20 South Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606


	You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
		See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.


——		Before You Vote		——

How to Access the Proxy Materials


				Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT CME GROUP 2011 ANNUAL REPORT How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 9, 2012 to facilitate timely delivery.


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Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods


				Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “legal proxy.” To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form.


	Voting Items
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following:
1. Election of Directors Seven will be elected to the Board of Directors 01) Dennis H. Chookaszian 02) Larry G. Gerdes 03) Daniel R. Glickman 04) James E. Oliff		05) Edemir Pinto 06) Alex J. Pollock 07) William R. Shepard


		The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals: 2. Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2012. 3. Advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers. 4. Approval of the Fourth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of CME Group Inc. 5. Approval of the CME Group Inc. Amended and Restated Omnibus Stock Plan. 6. Approval of the CME Group Inc. Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST the following proposal: 7. Shareholder Proposal Regarding Proxy Access. NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.


				Voting Instructions