Record quarters for CME

Net revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2008 increased 45 per cent to $528.9 million, compared to the first half of 2007. Operating income for the first half increased $62.8 million to $142.7 million. Net income increased $48.2 million to $82.5 million.

Michael Garin, CME's Chief Executive Officer, commented: “The outstanding second quarter performance demonstrates both the strength of our networks and the continuing growth of the advertising markets across all of our markets.”