Newmark Group

None of the warning signs we check for were found.

We look for five warning signs: doubt it can keep going, weak checks on its own accounts, a notice that its past accounts can't be relied on, a change of auditor, and one customer bringing in a big share of sales. We don't check lawsuits, investigations or debt yet.

We checked the auditor's report, internal controls, restatement notices, auditor changes and big customers in the 10-K filed 2 Mar 2026, plus the 10-Q filed 7 Aug 2026 and 6 later 8-Ks.

Cheap for a reason is the question the numbers cannot answer.

Whether the price already reflects the risks is what the deep dive is for.

• We are a “controlled company” within the meaning of the Nasdaq Stock Market rules and we qualify for certain exemptions from the corporate governance requirements for companies listed on Nasdaq. While we have not relied on any exemptions from these corporate governance standards to date, we may elect to do so in the future.

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  We currently do not rely on any of these exemptions, however, in the future we may consider amending our applicable corporate governance documents and begin relying on all or a portion of these exemptions. In such case, our stockholders will not have the same protections afforded to stockholders of companies that are subject to all of Nasdaq’s rules. Our status as a controlled company could make our Class A common stock less attractive to some investors or otherwise harm our stock price.

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• We are a “controlled company” within the meaning of the Nasdaq Stock Market rules and we qualify for certain exemptions from the corporate governance requirements for companies listed on Nasdaq. While we have not relied on any exemptions from these corporate governance standards to date, we may elect to do so in the future.

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  • the requirement that its director nominees be selected or recommended for the board of directors’ selection by a majority of the independent directors in a vote in which only independent directors participate or by a nominating committee comprised solely of independent directors, in either case, with a formal written charter or board resolutions, as applicable, addressing the nominations process and such related matters as may be required under the federal securities laws; and • the requirement that its compensation committee be composed entirely of independent directors with a written charter addressing the committee’s purpose and responsibilities.

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• Environmental regulations and evolving stakeholder expectations may adversely impact our commercial real estate business and/or cause us to incur compliance costs and reduce transaction volumes in the commercial real estate markets.

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  Many jurisdictions have adopted building performance standards, energy benchmarking and disclosure regimes, electrification and retrofit mandates, and restrictions on the use of certain materials. Compliance with these requirements can increase operating and capital costs for properties we manage or for our clients, may delay or deter transactions, and can reduce asset values or the availability of mortgage lending or insurance for affected properties. A decrease, delay or repricing of transaction activity may adversely affect our revenues, profitability and growth prospects.

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• We are controlled by Cantor and CFGM, which are controlled by Mr. Brandon Lutnick, whose interests may conflict with ours and who may exercise their control in a way that favors their interests to our detriment, and these relationships may subject us to particular scrutiny.

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  • any positions by members of the Lutnick family with us, including as directors or officers, and our affiliates, BGC Group and/or Cantor and their ownership of any such equity or the equity of any of Cantor’s other affiliates; and • any transactions between us or any of our affiliates and the U.S. government or related entities or any actual or perceived conflicts of interests related thereto.

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• We are controlled by Cantor and CFGM, which are controlled by Mr. Brandon Lutnick, whose interests may conflict with ours and who may exercise their control in a way that favors their interests to our detriment, and these relationships may subject us to particular scrutiny.

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  Further, potential allegations of conflicts or reputational impacts could occur, which may have an adverse effect on our business. In addition to Cantor’s control of us, members of the Lutnick family have been or currently are members of our Board, employed by and/or involved in the management of our and our affiliates’ businesses, and may in the future be appointed to our Board or our management team. Further, Mr. Howard Lutnick’s government role and high profile may subject him to additional conflicts and ethics rules, regulatory or media scrutiny and reputational risk including resulting from allegations, whether or not true. The items noted above could periodically divert management attention and could impact our reputation, business, operating results and financial condition.

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