GEPSMAN MARTIN J 4

What Happened

• Martin J. Gepsman, a director of CME Group Inc. (CME), sold 300 shares in an open-market disposal on February 20, 2026.
• The shares were sold at $305.90 each for a total transaction value of $91,770. This was a sale (disposition), which is often routine and does not by itself indicate the company’s prospects.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-02-20
• Transaction type: Open-market sale (code S)
• Price per share: $305.90
• Shares sold: 300
• Total value: $91,770
• Shares owned after transaction: Not disclosed in the provided filing
• Footnotes / plan details: No 10b5-1 plan, tax-withholding, or other footnotes provided in the data given
• Filing timeliness: Reported for the same transaction date; no late filing indicated in the provided information

Context

• Sales by directors can be routine liquidity events (e.g., portfolio rebalancing or personal needs) and are not necessarily a signal about company fundamentals.
• This transaction was a straightforward sale of existing shares (not an option exercise, grant, or gift).