BGC Group, Inc. Files 8-K on Shareholder Vote Matters
Ticker: BGC · Form: 8-K · Filed: Nov 13, 2025 · CIK: 1094831
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, shareholder-vote
TL;DR
BGC Group filed an 8-K for shareholder vote matters. Keep an eye on governance changes.
AI Summary
BGC Group, Inc. filed an 8-K on November 13, 2025, reporting on matters submitted to a vote of security holders as of November 12, 2025. The filing indicates a change in the company's structure or governance, as it is listed under "Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders." The company, formerly known as BGC Partners, Inc., is incorporated in Delaware and headquartered at 499 Park Avenue, New York, NY.
Why It Matters
This filing signals a significant event where BGC Group, Inc. is seeking or reporting on shareholder approval for key decisions, potentially impacting corporate strategy or governance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Filings related to shareholder votes can indicate significant corporate actions or changes that may affect the company's future performance and stock price.
Key Players & Entities
- BGC Group, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- BGC Partners, Inc. (company) — Former company name
- November 12, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- November 13, 2025 (date) — Filing date
- 499 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022 (address) — Principal executive offices
FAQ
What specific matters were submitted to a vote of BGC Group, Inc. security holders?
The filing states 'Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders' as the item information, but the specific details of the matters voted upon are not provided in this excerpt.
When was the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?
The earliest event reported was on November 12, 2025.
What is the filing date of this 8-K report?
The 8-K report was filed on November 13, 2025.
What was BGC Group, Inc. formerly known as?
BGC Group, Inc. was formerly known as BGC Partners, Inc.
Where are BGC Group, Inc.'s principal executive offices located?
BGC Group, Inc.'s principal executive offices are located at 499 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022.
Filing Stats: 724 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 11.4 · Accepted 2025-11-13 16:24:59
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — hich registered Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value BGC The Nasdaq Stock Mark
Filing Documents
- ea0265373-8k_bgc.htm (8-K) — 38KB
- 0001213900-25-110021.txt ( ) — 197KB
- bgc-20251112.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- bgc-20251112_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
- bgc-20251112_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
- ea0265373-8k_bgc_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
07 . Submission of Matters to
Item 5.07 . Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders . The 2025 annual meeting of stockholders (the "Annual Meeting") of BGC Group, Inc. (the "Company") was held on November 12, 2025. The following matters were voted on at the Annual Meeting: (1) The election of six directors to hold office until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified; (2) The ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025; and (3) The approval, on an advisory basis, of executive compensation. For more information about the foregoing proposals, see the proxy statement for the Annual Meeting. At the Annual Meeting, holders of Class A common stock were entitled to one vote per share, holders of the Company's Class B common stock were entitled to 10 votes per share, and the two classes voted together as a single class on each of the matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. The aggregate number of Class A and Class B votes cast for and against and withheld votes, abstentions and broker non-votes with respect to each matter voted upon at the Annual Meeting are set forth below: Proposal 1 - Election of Directors Directors For Withheld Broker Non- Votes Stephen M. Merkel 1,292,684,176 67,414,037 46,010,743 Brandon G. Lutnick 1,267,043,563 93,054,650 46,010,743 David P. Richards 1,284,870,340 75,227,873 46,010,743 Arthur U. Mbanefo 1,258,261,110 101,837,103 46,010,743 Linda A. Bell 1,281,073,248 79,024,965 46,010,743 Willam D. Addas 1,288,224,570 71,873,643 46,010,743 The six nominees were elected to the Board of Directors and will serve as directors until the Company's next annual meeting and until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified. Proposal 2 – Ratification of appointment of independent registered public accounting firm F
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. BGC Group, Inc. Date: November 13, 2025 By: /s/ Sean A. Windeatt Name: Sean A. Windeatt Title: Co-Chief Executive Officer [Signature Page to Form 8-K regarding action taken at the Company's 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders] 2