[Base Metal] CME Group revenues rise 12% to $820 million in Q2 2015

UNITED STATES July 31 2015 1:24 PM

NEW YORK (Scrap Register): CME Group has reported revenues of $820 million and operating income of $495 million for the second quarter of 2015.  

Net income attributable to CME Group was $265 million and diluted earnings per share were $0.78. Excluding the items noted in the reconciliation, adjusted net income attributable to CME Group would have been $320 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share would have been $0.95.

"The organic revenue growth of 12 percent we achieved in the second quarter is a testament to the strength and diversity of our business model," said CME Group Executive Chairman and President Terry Duffy. 

"During the quarter, revenue from agricultural commodities, foreign exchange and energy each rose by more than 20 percent.  Total average daily volume improved steadily after a slow April, and we set quarterly volume records in weekly treasury options and heating oil, along with wheat and soybean products.  In addition, options volume continued to expand, with volumes up 13 percent during the quarter, and options on our CME Globex platform up 29 percent," Duffy added.

"Total expenses decreased during the second quarter, which boosted our operating margin from the mid 50 percent range a year ago to over 60 percent," said CME Group Chief Executive Officer Phupinder Gill.  

"We remain focused on driving efficiency throughout the organization and eliminating redundancy to improve agility and customer responsiveness.  As part of this effort, we have closed most of our futures trading pits, reduced overall headcount and consolidated data centers.  Our investments to expand our business around the world continue to gain traction, with 22 percent volume growth in Asia, 10 percent in Europe and 6 percent in Latin America.  In summary, strong top-line growth coupled with expense discipline resulted in adjusted earnings per share growth of 23 percent," Gill added.