BGC Group (BGC) grants Co-CEO Aubin 269,557 RSUs with revenue hurdles
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AUBIN JEAN-PIERRE reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
BGC Group, Inc. granted Co-Chief Executive Officer Jean-Pierre Aubin 269,557 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing one share of Class A common stock. The RSUs vest in equal installments over the first through fifth anniversaries of April 1, 2026.
Vesting requires that Aubin continue substantially providing services to BGC or its affiliates and that the company and its affiliates generate at least $5 million in revenue in the quarter in which each vesting occurs. After this award, he holds 1,455,262 shares directly, alongside a significant portfolio of previously granted RSUs with long-dated and post-termination vesting schedules.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
AUBIN JEAN-PIERRE
Role
Co-Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 269,557 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 1,455,262 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- On April 1, 2026, BGC Group, Inc. (the "Company") granted the reporting person 269,557 restricted stock units ("RSUs") under the BGC Group, Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's Class A common stock, par value $0.01 ("Class A Common Stock"). The RSUs shall vest ratably on each of the first (1st) through fifth (5th) anniversaries of April 1, 2026, provided that the reporting person is substantially providing services to the Company or any of its affiliates through the applicable vesting date, and contingent upon the Company, inclusive of its affiliates, generating at least $5 million in revenue for the quarter in which the vesting occurs. The grant was approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company and is exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Includes 581,190 shares of Class A Common Stock held directly. Also includes 604,515 RSUs, of which (i) 29,368 RSUs will vest on each of March 15, 2027, 2028 and 2029, (ii) 15,688 will vest on March 15, 2030, (iii) 349,158 RSUs will vest on July 1, 2033, in each case provided that the reporting person is still substantially providing services exclusively for the Company or any of its affiliates through the applicable vesting date, and (iv) 151,565 RSUs will vest ratably over a period of four (4) years following the termination of the reporting person's employment with the Company.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 269,557 RSUs
Shares after transaction: 1,455,262 shares
Directly held shares: 581,190 shares
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8 metrics
RSUs granted
269,557 RSUs
Grant to Co-CEO on April 1, 2026
Shares after transaction
1,455,262 shares
Class A Common Stock directly held after grant
Directly held shares
581,190 shares
Class A Common Stock held directly, included in total
Outstanding RSUs
604,515 RSUs
Previously granted RSUs with future vesting schedules
Quarterly revenue condition
$5 million
Minimum revenue per quarter for RSU vesting
Annual vesting RSUs
29,368 RSUs
Vest on March 15, 2027, 2028 and 2029
2030 vesting RSUs
15,688 RSUs
Scheduled to vest on March 15, 2030
Long-dated RSUs
349,158 RSUs
Scheduled to vest on July 1, 2033
Key Terms
restricted stock units, Long Term Incentive Plan, Rule 16b-3, vesting, +2 more
6 terms
restricted stock units financial
"granted the reporting person 269,557 restricted stock units ("RSUs") under"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Long Term Incentive Plan financial
"RSUs under the BGC Group, Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan."
A long term incentive plan is a company program that awards executives and key employees bonuses—often in stock, options, or cash—only if the business meets multi-year performance goals. It links management pay to company results—like tying a coach’s bonus to a team’s multi-season record—so investors monitor it for how leaders are motivated, potential share dilution, and signals about the company’s long-term priorities.
Rule 16b-3 regulatory
"The grant was approved by the Compensation Committee ... and is exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3"
Rule 16b-3 is a Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that exempts certain routine, pre-approved transactions by company insiders from automatic liability for short-term trading profits. It acts like a safe harbor: if an insider follows a formal plan or the board approves specific transactions in advance, profits from buying and selling company stock within six months are not automatically reclaimed. Investors care because the rule clarifies when insider trades are permissible and reduces uncertainty about potential clawbacks.
vesting financial
"The RSUs shall vest ratably on each of the first (1st) through fifth (5th) anniversaries"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
contingent right financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's Class A common stock"
substantially providing services financial
"provided that the reporting person is substantially providing services to the Company"