CME Group Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class A

**Record Performance**: CME Group achieved record average daily volume (ADV) of 28.3 million contracts in Q3 2024, a 27% increase compared to the same period last year. This was fueled by strong year-over-year growth in all asset classes, with specific gains of 28% in financial products and 20% in commodities.

**Financial Results**: The company reported a record quarterly revenue of nearly $1.6 billion, an 18% increase year-over-year. Net income also reached an all-time high of $977 million, translating to earnings per share of $2.68, which is up 19% from the previous year. Adjusted operating margin increased to 69.1%, up 260 basis points YoY.

**Strong International Business**: Average daily volume in international markets reached 8.4 million contracts, a 29% increase YoY. Significant growth was noted in EMEA (up 30%) and APAC (up 28%), reflecting the company's effective global expansion strategy.