CME Statement in Response to FIA

The CME/CBOT merger increases competition in the global derivatives marketplace and better positions the U.S. to compete against rapidly growing international exchanges, dealers and platforms in the over-the-counter (OTC) markets and national securities exchanges that are continuing to enter U.S. futures markets. Our merger will result in substantial operational and cost efficiencies that will save our shareholders at least $125 million annually, while saving our customers approximately $70 million per year. We look forward to working with the futures industry, our clearing member firms and end-users of our markets as we seek the successful completion of our merger.