CME Group Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Record Financial Performance: CME Group reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue of $1.6 billion, with adjusted net income exceeding $1 billion, representing a 12% year-over-year increase. The adjusted diluted earnings per share reached $2.80, also up 12% from the previous year's first quarter, reflecting strong demand for risk management products.

Strong Volume Growth: The average daily volume (ADV) for the first quarter was 29.8 million contracts, a 13% increase year-over-year and the highest quarterly ADV in CME's history. All six asset classes experienced volume growth, with particularly strong results in interest rates (19%), equities (record levels), agricultural commodities (19%), and foreign exchange.

International Business Expansion: The international average daily volume reached 8.8 million contracts, up 19% from the previous year, demonstrating robust growth across all asset classes. The increase was driven by commercial participants and market diversification, indicating a strong demand for CME products globally.