SOLICITING MATERIALS

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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CME GROUP INC.

 

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On or after April 30, 2009, Mr. Bernacchi distributed the following soliciting materials:

Dear CME Member and B-1 Shareholder,

We are a diverse group of market participants. As such, we play necessary and vital roles in the success of our markets and the CME Group. Responsibly exercising our B Share voting privileges is one of our vital roles that contributes to that success. Please, cast your ballot before the May 13 annual meeting of the shareholders of CME Group Inc.

LOGO

In an attempt to secure your vote, and in keeping with the times, I have created the campaign website, www.CMEvote.com. The website contains a statement from me in video form, contact and resume information, and a link to the Proxy Vote web site where you can quickly cast your vote online.

I believe you’ll find my 30 years of broad exchange and industry experience are well suited to meet the needs of our Board at this time.

I welcome your comments and look forward to working with you to ensure our continued success. Thank you for voting.

Regards,

LOGO

Jeffrey M. Bernacchi,

www.CMEvote.com

C: 847-732-5837

JMB@Futuresroute.com

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CME Group Inc. has filed a definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 13, 2009. Shareholders of CME Group Inc. are urged to read the definitive proxy statement and any other relevant materials filed by CME Group Inc. with the SEC because they contain, or will contain, important information about CME Group Inc. and the Annual Meeting. The definitive proxy statement and other relevant materials (when they become available), and any other documents filed by CME Group Inc. with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. In addition, shareholders may obtain free copies of these documents by contacting CME Group Inc., Shareholder Relations and Membership Services, 20 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606. Shareholders are urged to read the definitive proxy statement and the other relevant materials (when they become available) before making any voting decision with respect to matters to be acted on at the Annual Meeting.

The preceding material was prepared and distributed solely by the candidate. The views and opinions expressed therein are solely those of the candidate and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of CME Group Inc. or its directors, officers or employees, nor have these views or opinions been approved or sanctioned by any of them.