X0303 4 2008-12-08 0 0001094831 BGC Partners, Inc. BGCP 0001246238 SLOANE BARRY R 5 SPINNAKER DRIVE PO BOX 247 BARRINGTON RI 02806 1 0 0 0 Class A Common Stock, par value per $0.01 per share 2008-12-08 4 P 0 9916 0 A 9916 D These 9,916 shares of Class A Common Stock are represented by restricted stock units granted to Mr. Sloane, on December 8, 2008, under the BGC Partners, Inc. Amended and Restated Long Term Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of BGC Partners, Inc. Class A Common Stock. The 9,916 restricted stock units will vest on December 8, 2009, provided that Mr. Sloane continues to serve as a member of the BGC Partners, Inc. Board of Directors on such date. /s/ Barry R. Sloane 2008-12-09