News Releases

- CME's 'Best and Final' Agreement Approved by CME and CBOT Boards of Directors

- NYMEX Electronic Trading Volume Increases 439%

Recommendations are the second and third from independent advisors in support of the CME-CBOT Merger

CBOT SETS QUARTERLY, MONTHLY RECORDS FOR TOTAL VOLUME AND AVERAGE DAILY VOLUME; TOTAL MONTHLY VOLUME EXCEEDS 100 MILLION CONTRACTS FOR FIRST TIME

- Record June volumes in foreign exchange, up 41%; E-mini equities, up 30%; and interest rates, up 22%

GLASS LEWIS RECOMMENDS CBOT STOCKHOLDERSVOTE FOR MERGER WITH CME

ISS also recommends CBOT shareholders vote 'FOR' the merger

ISS RECOMMENDS CBOT STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR MERGER WITH CME

Sends letter outlining advantages of merger; Highlights risks of ICE proposal

CBOT Announces the Departure of Kevin J. P. O’Hara as Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Strategy Officer

Plan Provides another Customer Benefit of CME/CBOT Merger by Enabling Clearing Members to Reduce Shareholdings

CME Only Financial Exchange Recognized; Acknowledged for Commitment to Innovation

Agreement Delivers One-Time Cash Dividend to All CBOT Shareholders and Guarantee for Holders of CBOE Exercise Rights

FXMarketSpace Surpasses $1.6 billion in Monthly ADV