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See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on <mtgdate>. You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. Meeting Information Meeting Type: <mtgtype> For holders as of: <recdate> Date: Time: <mtgtime> Location: 0000418246_1 R1.0.1.18 BGC PARTNERS, INC. BGC PARTNERS,INC. 499 PARK AVENUE,3RD FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10022 Annual Meeting April 26, 2019 June 25, 2019 June 25, 2019 10:00 AM EDT BGC Partners, Inc. 499 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10022
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Voting items 0000418246_3 R1.0.1.18 The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: 1. Election of Directors Nominees 01 Howard W. Lutnick 02 Stephen T. Curwood 03 William J. Moran 04 Linda A. Bell 05 David P. Richards NOTE: To vote by mail, please sign, date and return a proxy card using the enclosed envelope. To vote by Internet, please visit www.proxyvote.com, and follow the instructions. To vote by telephone, call 1-800-690-6903 and then follow the instructions. In addition, the proxy holders may vote in their discretion on such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.
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