BGC Group (BGCP) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2025 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on November 12, 2025, with voting on director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation.

• Stockholders can vote online, by phone, or by mail, and are encouraged to participate for increased accessibility and efficiency.

• The company transitioned to a full C-corporation structure in July 2023, simplifying its organizational structure.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Stockholders will vote on electing six directors, ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for 2025, and an advisory say-on-pay vote for executive compensation.

• Only holders of record as of September 15, 2025, are eligible to vote.

• The board recommends voting in favor of all proposals.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of six members, with four deemed independent under Nasdaq standards.

• Recent leadership changes include the appointment of a new Chairman and Co-CEOs following the former CEO's confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Commerce.

• Committees include Audit, Compensation, and Corporate Responsibility, all chaired by independent directors.

• The board emphasizes diversity, independence, and annual director elections.

• Corporate governance guidelines and a code of ethics are reviewed annually.