BGC Group, Inc 8-K, filed Nov 3, 2026
BGC Group, Inc. (BGC)
About this 8-K
BGC Group, Inc filed this 8-K on November 3, 2026, reporting on events of October 28, 2026.
JP Aubin will become Vice Chairman of BGC Group, Inc. effective at the close of business on December 31, 2026, stepping down as Co-Chief Executive Officer; John Abularrage and Sean Windeatt will continue as Co-CEOs. AI summary
Items reported
- Item 5.02: Director or officer change, or executive pay
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
JP Aubin Appointed Vice Chairman of BGC Group, Inc.
On November 3, 2026, BGC Group, Inc. (“BGC” or the “Company”) announced that JP Aubin will be appointed Vice Chairman of BGC, effective at the close of business on December 31, 2026. In connection with the appointment, except as if and when otherwise designated by the Co-Chief Executive Officers (“Co-CEOs”) of the Company, Mr. Aubin will step down from his current roles at the Company and its subsidiaries, including as Co-CEO, CEO of EMEA and Co-Global Head of Financial Services Brokerage, and as an executive officer of the Company. Following Mr. Aubin’s transition, John J. Abularrage and Sean A. Windeatt will continue to lead BGC as Co-CEOs, overseeing all of the Company’s regions and businesses. As Vice Chairman, Mr. Aubin will report to the Co-CEOs and continue to support BGC’s growth and innovation.
On November 3, 2026, the Company issued a press release relating to Mr. Aubin’s appointment. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.
Amendment to Amended and Restated Aubin Employment Agreement
On October 28, 2026, BGC Brokers LP, Succursale de Genève, a subsidiary of the Company, entered into an amendment to the amended and restated employment agreement with Mr. Aubin (the “Aubin Employment Agreement Amendment”). Pursuant to the Aubin Employment Agreement Amendment, effective as of the close of business on December 31, 2026, Mr. Aubin shall be appointed Vice Chairman and will step down from his current roles at the Company and its subsidiaries. Mr. Aubin will report to the Company’s Co-CEOs and shall perform duties as may be determined by the Co-CEOs. The Aubin Employment Agreement Amendment was approved by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) and the Compensation Committee of the Board.
The foregoing description of the Aubin Employment Agreement Amendment does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of such document that is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about BGC
Statements herein regarding BGC that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company’s business, results, financial position, liquidity and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, BGC undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see BGC’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.
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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
The exhibit index set forth below is incorporated by reference in response to this Item 9.01.
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number | Description | |
| 10.1 | Amendment Agreement to the February 18, 2025 Employment Contract, dated October 28, 2026, by and between Jean-Pierre Aubin and BGC Brokers LP, Succursale de Genève | |
| 99.1 | BGC Group, Inc. press release dated November 3, 2026 | |
| 104 | The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL | |
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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 3, 2026 | By: | /s/ Sean A. Windeatt |
| Name: | Sean A. Windeatt | |
| Title: | Co-Chief Executive Officer | |
[Signature Page to Form 8-K, dated November 3, 2026, regarding JP Aubin appointment as Vice Chairman]
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Exhibit 10.1
AMENDMENT AGREEMENT
to the Employment Contract dated 18 February 2025
THIS AMENDMENT AGREEMENT (the “Amendment”) is made on 28 October 2026 between:
| (1) | BGC BROKERS LP, Succursale de Genève, a company with a branch registered in Switzerland under number CHE-431.921.530, whose branch’s registered office is at Cours de Rive 10, 1204 Genève, Switzerland (the “Company”); and |
| (2) | JEAN-PIERRE AUBIN (“You”). |
RECITALS
| (A) | The Company and You are parties to an employment contract dated 18 February 2025 and Terms & Conditions incorporated in it (together, the “Agreement”). Capitalised terms not defined in this Amendment have the meanings given in the Agreement. |
| (B) | Under Clause 2(a) of the Agreement, You were employed as Co-Global Head of Financial Services Brokerage of BGC Group (as defined below) and subsequently appointed Co-Chief Executive Officer of BGC Group, Inc. (“Co-CEO”) in 2025. |
| (C) | The BGC Board (as defined below), acting under Clause 2(a) of the Agreement, resolved to make the changes set out in this Amendment, and the parties wish to record those changes in writing. |
| (D) | You have read this Amendment, have had the chance to take independent legal advice on it, and are signing it voluntarily. |
IT IS AGREED:
| 1. | Title. With effect from the close of business on 31 December 2026: (i) You will cease to hold the titles of Co-CEO of BGC Group, Inc., Co-Global Head of Financial Services Brokerage of BGC Group (as defined below), and all other titles with the Company, BGC Group, or any Associated Company, other than Vice Chairman of BGC Group, Inc. and except as if and when otherwise designated by the then-current Co-CEOs; (ii) You will no longer be an executive officer, including a Principal Executive Officer, of BGC Group, Inc., and (iii) the first sentence of Clause 2(a) of the Agreement is amended to read: “You currently are employed as Vice Chairman of BGC Group, Inc. (“BGC”) and shall perform in such other capacity as may be determined by the Board of Directors of BGC (the “BGC Board”) or its designee(s). As Vice Chairman, You will report to the then-current BGC Co-CEO(s) (the “Co-CEO(s)”) and have such responsibilities in such jurisdictions where BGC and its subsidiaries (inclusive of successors and assigns of each) (“BGC Group”) operates as determined and requested by the Co-CEO(s). In performing Your role, You shall comply with the lawful instructions of the Co-CEO(s) and all policies and procedures of BGC Group, the Company, and any Associated Company then in effect.” |
| 2. | No other changes. Save as set out above, the Agreement continues unchanged and in full force and effect. |
| 3. | Your confirmation. You confirm that You agree to the changes in this Amendment and that they are made with Your consent. To the extent permitted by law, You agree not to bring any claim against BGC Group, the Company, or any Associated Company based on those changes. |
| 4. | Governing law and jurisdiction. This Amendment is governed by Swiss law. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Swiss courts, in accordance with Clause 6(a) of the Agreement. |
| 5. | Entire Agreement. The Agreement, as amended by this Amendment, represents the entire agreement between the parties with respect to Your employment and supersedes all prior understandings, whether written or oral. Each party confirms that it has not relied upon any statement, assurance, representation, or promise not expressly contained herein, including any made by any employee, officer, director, shareholder or independent contractor of BGC Group, the Company, any Associated Company or any of their respective affiliates, or by any person acting or purporting to act on their behalf. |
Signed on the date set out above.
| For BGC BROKERS LP, Succursale de Genève | JEAN-PIERRE AUBIN | ||
| /s/ James Lightbourne | /s/ Jean-Pierre Aubin | ||
| Name: | James Lightbourne | ||
| Authorised signatory | Date: 28 October 2026 | ||
| Date: 28 October 2026 | |||
Exhibit 99.1
JP Aubin to Become Vice Chairman of BGC Group, Inc.
NEW YORK, NY – November 3, 2026 -- BGC Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: BGC) (“BGC” or the “Company”), a leading global marketplace, data, and financial technology services company, today announced that JP Aubin will become Vice Chairman of BGC and will step down as Co-Chief Executive Officer, effective at the close of business on December 31, 2026. John Abularrage and Sean Windeatt will continue to lead BGC as Co-Chief Executive Officers, overseeing all of the Company’s regions and businesses. As Vice Chairman, Mr. Aubin will report to the Co-CEOs and continue to support BGC’s growth and innovation.
Mr. Aubin said, “I had the great privilege of working with Howard Lutnick for twenty years, and it has been an honor to serve as Co-CEO and lead BGC alongside John and Sean. After more than three decades in the industry, I now feel the time is right to assume the role of Vice Chairman of BGC, and feel equally privileged to do so. This role will allow me to add the most value to the Company, focusing on the markets and regions I know best, our clients, and our people, as well as helping the Company to innovate and develop new markets. The Company is in the strongest position in its history and in excellent hands. I look forward to supporting John and Sean in BGC’s continued growth.”
Mr. Abularrage said, “JP has been a trusted partner to Sean and me, and we look forward to his continued contributions as Vice Chairman. Our strategy is unchanged, and we remain focused on growing the business and delivering for our clients and shareholders.”
Mr. Windeatt said, “JP and I have worked closely for more than two decades. Under his leadership, we have grown our European business and our Listed Products business into leading franchises. We look forward to JP helping us drive the growth of BGC going forward.”
About BGC Group, Inc.
BGC Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: BGC) is a leading global marketplace, data, and financial technology services company for a broad range of products, including fixed income, foreign exchange, energy, commodities, shipping, equities, and now includes the FMX Futures Exchange. BGC’s clients are many of the world’s largest banks, broker-dealers, investment banks, trading firms, hedge funds, governments, corporations, and investment firms.
BGC and leading global investment banks and market making firms have partnered to create FMX, part of the BGC group of companies, which includes a U.S. interest rate futures exchange, spot foreign exchange platform, and the world’s fastest growing U.S. cash treasuries platform.
For more information about BGC, please visit www.bgcg.com.
Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about BGC
Statements in this document regarding BGC that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company’s business, results, financial position, liquidity and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, BGC undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see BGC’s Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.
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