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BGC acquires Poten & Partners

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BGC Partners, Inc. has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Poten & Partners Group, Inc., a leading ship brokerage, consulting and business intelligence company specialising in LNG, tanker and LPG markets.

Founded over 80 years ago and with 170 employees worldwide, Poten provides its clients with insights into the international oil, gas and shipping markets. Under the terms of the agreement, BGC acquired 100% of Poten, which includes operations in New York, London, Singapore, Houston, Athens, Guangzhou and Perth.

Shaun Lynn, President of BGC Partners, commented on the announcement: “We are excited about this strategic acquisition, which is very complementary to our current commodities offering. The addition of physical LNG, LPG and tanker brokerage, and energy consulting capabilities will allow BGC to expand its operations in the oil, gas and shipping sectors. Poten’s access to market intelligence and its highly regarded price reporting and analytical products, including LNG, LPG and Asphalt will also add to our existing energy and commodities suite of market data solutions under Fenics Market Data”.

Poten generated revenues of approximately US$60 million in the financial year ended 31 December 2017. The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive. In addition to brokerage, Poten provides value-added services including commercial advisory, technical consulting, project due diligence and multi-client reports.

Steven Garten, Chairman and CEO of Poten & Partners said: “We are very excited to be part of BGC and feel BGC is uniquely positioned to support us in our next stage of growth. The combination of BGC and Poten will enable us to accelerate this, both organically and through targeted acquisitions.”

Michael Tusiani, Chairman Emeritus of Poten & Partners commented: “This relationship will provide us with an exceptional platform for continued growth in our core business areas and the ability for further expansion. I am happy for our company, employees and clients because of the exciting opportunities it will present.”

Poten will be recorded as part of BGC’s energy and commodities business. Further details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Read the article online at: https://www.lngindustry.com/liquid-natural-gas/19112018/bgc-acquires-poten-partners/

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