BGC Group Acquires OTC Global Holdings
April 2, 2025
BGC Group has acquired OTC Global Holdings, the world’s largest independent commodities brokerage. Following the acquisition, OTCGH co-founder Javier Loya will step away from the firm to focus on scaling his technology-driven utility management company, GETCHOICE!.
- Buyers
- BGC Group
- Targets
- OTC Global Holdings
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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