BGC Group (BGC) CFO granted 42,835 RSUs with tax share withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BGC Group, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Jason W. Hauf reported equity compensation activity and related tax withholding. On April 1, 2026, he received a grant of 42,835 restricted stock units under the BGC Group, Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan. These RSUs vest in five equal annual installments, contingent on continued service and the Company and its affiliates generating at least $5 million in gross revenues in the quarter of each vesting. On the same date, 15,680 previously granted RSUs vested, with 6,320 shares of Class A common stock withheld by the Company to cover taxes at a reference price of $9.84 per share, and 9,360 shares issued to him. After these transactions, he directly holds 113,711 shares and RSUs in total.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Hauf Jason W.
Role
Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 42,835 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 6,320 | $9.84 | $62K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 120,031 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- On April 1, 2026, BGC Group, Inc. (the "Company") granted the reporting person 42,835 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 one-fifth (1/5th) on each of the first (1st) through fifth (5th) anniversaries of the grant date, provided that the reporting person is still providing services exclusively for 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 gross revenues 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. On April 1, 2026, pursuant to the vesting schedule of the RSUs previously granted to the reporting person, 15,680 RSUs became vested and issuable as Class A Common Stock to the reporting person. The reported transaction involved the withholding by the Company of 6,320 shares of Class A Common Stock for taxes. The remaining 9,360 shares of Class A Common Stock were issued to the reporting person. Following the vesting and withholding schedule as described in Footnote 2, includes (i) 9,360 shares of Class A Common Stock held directly, (ii) 6,808 RSUs, which will vest on July 1, 2033, provided that the reporting person remains employed through such 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, (iii) 24,020 RSUs which vest ratably on each of April 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029, provided that the reporting person is still providing services exclusively for the Company or any of its affiliates through the applicable vesting date, and contingent upon the Company generating at least $5 million in gross revenues for the quarter in which the vesting occurs, and (This footnote is a continuation of the prior footnote) (iv) 30,688 RSUs which will vest ratably on each of April 1, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030, provided that the reporting person is still providing services exclusively for the Company or any of its affiliates through the applicable vesting date, and contingent upon the Company generating at least $5 million in gross revenues for the quarter in which the vesting occurs. The RSUs were granted pursuant to the BGC Group, Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan.
Key Figures
New RSU grant: 42,835 RSUs
Vested RSUs: 15,680 RSUs
Shares withheld for taxes: 6,320 shares
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7 metrics
New RSU grant
42,835 RSUs
Granted April 1, 2026 under Long Term Incentive Plan
Vested RSUs
15,680 RSUs
Previously granted RSUs that vested on April 1, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
6,320 shares
Class A common stock withheld to cover tax liabilities
Tax withholding price
$9.84 per share
Reference price for 6,320 withheld shares
Shares issued on vesting
9,360 shares
Class A common stock issued after RSU vesting and withholding
Post-transaction holdings
113,711 shares and RSUs
Total direct holdings after reported transactions
Revenue vesting condition
$5 million gross revenues
Quarterly revenue threshold for RSU vesting
Key Terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs"), Long Term Incentive Plan, Rule 16b-3, tax-withholding disposition, +1 more
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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"granted the reporting person 42,835 restricted stock units ("RSUs") under the BGC Group, Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
Long Term Incentive Plan financial
"42,835 restricted stock units ("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 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
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.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
vesting schedule financial
"pursuant to the vesting schedule of the RSUs previously granted to the reporting person, 15,680 RSUs became vested"
A vesting schedule is a timeline that determines when someone gains full ownership of certain benefits, such as company stock or retirement contributions. Think of it like earning the right to own a gift gradually over time, rather than receiving it all at once. It matters to investors because it affects when they can fully access or sell these benefits, influencing their financial planning and decision-making.
FAQ
What did BGC (BGC) CFO Jason Hauf report in this Form 4 filing?
BGC Group CFO Jason Hauf reported an equity grant and related tax withholding. He received 42,835 restricted stock units and had 15,680 previously granted RSUs vest, with a portion of the resulting shares withheld to cover tax obligations.
How many restricted stock units did BGC (BGC) grant to its CFO?
BGC Group granted its CFO 42,835 restricted stock units under its Long Term Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share of Class A common stock, subject to multi-year vesting, continued service, and quarterly revenue performance conditions.
What are the vesting conditions for Jason Hauf’s new BGC (BGC) RSU grant?
The 42,835 RSUs vest in five equal annual installments on the first through fifth anniversaries of April 1, 2026. Vesting requires continued exclusive service to BGC or its affiliates and the Company generating at least $5 million in gross revenues in the applicable quarter.