Current Report Filing (8-k)
September 15 2016 - 7:22AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d)
of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 15, 2016
BGC Partners, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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0-28191, 1-35591
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13-4063515
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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499 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrants telephone number, including area code (212) 610-2200
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any
of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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On September 15, 2016, BGC Partners, Inc. (BGC Partners or the
Company) issued a press release announcing an offer to exchange up to $285 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 5.125% Senior Notes due 2021 for an equivalent amount of 5.125% Senior Notes due 2021 registered under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is hereby incorporated
by reference herein.
Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements by BGC Partners
Statements in this report regarding BGC Partners business that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks
and uncertainties. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to release any revisions to 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 Partnerss Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors set forth in our public filings, including our most recent Form
10-K and any updates to such risk factors contained in subsequent Form 10-Q or Form 8-K filings.
Item 9.01
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit
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Description
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99.1
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BGC Partners, Inc. press release dated September 15, 2016
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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.
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BGC PARTNERS, INC.
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Date: September 15, 2016
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By:
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/s/ Howard W. Lutnick
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Name: Howard W. Lutnick
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Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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[Signature Page to Form 8-K, dated September 15, 2016, regarding a press release issued on September 15, 2016]
Exhibit List
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Exhibit
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Description
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99.1
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BGC Partners, Inc. press release dated September 15, 2016
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