BGC Group Files Definitive Proxy Statement
Ticker: BGC · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: Aug 2, 2024 · CIK: 1094831
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Bgc Group, INC. (BGC) |
| Form Type | DEF 14A |
| Filed Date | Aug 2, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 16 |
| Reading Time | 19 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.01 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: proxy-statement, governance, shareholder-meeting
TL;DR
BGC Group filed its proxy statement for the Sep 16 meeting. Get ready to vote.
AI Summary
BGC Group, Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement on August 2, 2024, for its annual meeting on September 16, 2024. The filing, under the 1934 Securities Exchange Act, details information for shareholders regarding the company's operations and governance. BGC Group, Inc. was formerly known as BGC Partners, Inc. and ESPEED INC.
Why It Matters
This filing provides shareholders with crucial information needed to vote on company matters, impacting corporate governance and strategic direction.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine regulatory filing (DEF 14A) that provides information to shareholders and does not inherently indicate new risks.
Key Numbers
- 20240916 — Annual Meeting Date (Shareholders will vote on company matters on this date.)
- 20240802 — Filing Date (The definitive proxy statement was filed on this date.)
Key Players & Entities
- BGC Group, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- BGC Partners, Inc. (company) — Former company name
- ESPEED INC (company) — Former company name
- 212-610-2200 (dollar_amount) — Business phone number
FAQ
What is the purpose of a DEF 14A filing?
A DEF 14A filing, or definitive proxy statement, is used by companies to solicit proxy votes from shareholders for their annual or special meetings.
When is the BGC Group, Inc. annual meeting scheduled?
The annual meeting for BGC Group, Inc. is scheduled for September 16, 2024.
What was BGC Group, Inc. previously named?
BGC Group, Inc. was formerly known as BGC Partners, Inc. and ESPEED INC.
What is the SIC code for BGC Group, Inc.?
The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for BGC Group, Inc. is 6200, which falls under 'Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services'.
Where is BGC Group, Inc. headquartered?
BGC Group, Inc. is headquartered at 499 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022.
Filing Stats: 4,827 words · 19 min read · ~16 pages · Grade level 10.7 · Accepted 2024-08-02 08:38:32
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — of shares of our Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share (the "Class A commo
Filing Documents
- ea0209952-01.htm (DEF 14A) — 2761KB
- tbgc_logo.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 28KB
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- tlinechart_002.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 263KB
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- tlinechart_004.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 381KB
- tproxy_001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 1053KB
- tproxy_002.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 838KB
- 0001213900-24-064363.txt ( ) — 11852KB
- bgc-20240630.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 13KB
- bgc-20240630_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 8KB
- bgc-20240630_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 43KB
- bgc-20240630_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 8KB
- ea0209952-01_htm.xml (XML) — 438KB
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION INFORMATION
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION INFORMATION 24 COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 30
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 46
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT 63 REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS 66 INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FEES 68 AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PRE-APPROVAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 68 PROPOSAL 2 — RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM 69 PROPOSAL 3 — APPROVAL OF AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 70 CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE 72 EXPENSES OF SOLICITATION 123 2024 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS 123 CERTAIN MATTERS RELATING TO PROXY MATERIALS AND ANNUAL REPORTS 124 DELINQUENT SECTION 16(a) REPORTS 124 CODE OF ETHICS AND WHISTLEBLOWER PROCEDURES 125 MISCELLANEOUS 126 i Table of Contents BGC Group, Inc. 499 Park Avenue New York, New York 10022 PROXY STATEMENT This Proxy Statement is being furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies by and on behalf of our Board of Directors for use at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting") of BGC Group, Inc. ("BGC Group") to be held on September 16, 2024 and at any adjournment or postponement thereof, for the purposes set forth in the accompanying Notice of 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. There will be no physical location for stockholders to attend. Stockholders may only participate online by logging in at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/BGC2024 . Our Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 (the "2023 Annual Report"), accompanies this Proxy Statement. This Proxy Statement and the accompanying proxy card are being mailed to stockholders beginning on or about August 2, 2024. EXPLANATORY NOTE RELATING TO OUR CORPORATE CONVERSION FROM BGC PARTNERS ON JULY 1, 2023 On July 1, 2023, we, BGC Partners, Inc., our predecessor entity ("BGC Partners") and BGC Holdings, L.P. ("BGC Holdings"), along with certain other entities, completed our conversion from an Up -C to a "Full C -Corporation " throu