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Gabelli group reports 30% stake in Atlanta Braves

Gabelli-affiliated entities report owning about 30% of Atlanta Braves Holdings’ Series A shares, led by GAMCO Asset Management and Gabelli Funds.

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. (BATRA) has more than 30.16% of its Series A common stock reported as beneficially owned by a group of entities associated with Mario Gabelli, according to an amended Schedule 13D. The group reports beneficial ownership of 3,112,256 shares out of 10,318,187 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026.

The largest holder in the group is GAMCO Asset Management Inc. with 2,008,722 shares (about 19.47% of the class), followed by Gabelli Funds LLC with 897,332 shares (about 8.70%). The Reporting Persons state that they are using the long-form Schedule 13D so that ongoing communications with Atlanta Braves Holdings’ management remain consistent with Exchange Act reporting obligations. Each reporting entity generally has sole voting and dispositive power over its reported shares, subject to specified exceptions and internal fund proxy-voting procedures.

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Filing Explained

Recent mixed trading updates the ownership record, but the amendment does not state whether the group’s aggregate stake rose or fell.

This Schedule 13D/A reports an amendment tied to a September 1, 2026 event and updates the disclosed ownership record with transactions by the reporting persons.

The transaction table shows Gabelli Funds sales of 4,000 and 5,000 shares on August 4, 2026, while GAMCO Asset Management reports both purchases and sales from August 3, 2026 through September 1, 2026.

Because those rows are presented alongside current holdings but do not state a net change for the group, the filing does not establish from the transaction table alone whether the group's aggregate stake increased or decreased.

Aggregate BATRA shares beneficially owned 3,112,256 shares Series A common stock reported by Gabelli-related Reporting Persons
Percent of BATRA Series A class owned 30.16% Portion of 10,318,187 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026
BATRA shares outstanding 10,318,187 shares Series A common stock outstanding as reported for June 30, 2026
GAMCO Asset Management Inc. holdings 2,008,722 shares Beneficial ownership, about 19.47% of BATRA Series A
Gabelli Funds LLC holdings 897,332 shares Beneficial ownership, about 8.70% of BATRA Series A
Mario Gabelli personal holdings 43,852 shares Personal beneficial ownership, about 0.42% of BATRA Series A
Example transaction price $57.0019 per share Sale of 3,500 shares by GAMCO on August 24, 2026
Schedule 13D regulatory
"The Reporting Persons file the long form pursuant to Section 13d-1"
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.
beneficially own financial
"The aggregate number of Securities to which this relates is 3,112,256 shares, representing 30.16%"
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
Investment Advisers Act of 1940 regulatory
"GAMCO, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GBL, is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940"
A U.S. federal law that sets rules for people and firms who give investment advice, requiring them to register with regulators, be honest about conflicts, keep records, and follow basic standards of care. It matters to investors because those rules act like licensing and consumer protections — similar to having safety standards for a mechanic — helping ensure advisers act in clients’ financial interests and reducing the risk of fraud or misuse of funds.
sole dispositive power financial
"Each of the Reporting Persons and Covered Persons has the sole power to vote or direct the vote and sole power to dispose"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Proxy Voting Committee financial
"the Proxy Voting Committee of each Fund shall respectively vote that Funds shares"
UCITS III regulatory
"The GAMCO International SICAV (sub-funds GAMCO Merger Arbitrage and GAMCO All Cap Value), a UCITS III vehicle"

FAQ

Which Gabelli entity is the largest holder of BATRA Series A shares?

GAMCO Asset Management Inc. is the largest holder, reporting 2,008,722 shares, or about 19.47% of the outstanding Series A common stock.

How many BATRA shares does Gabelli Funds LLC report owning?

Gabelli Funds LLC reports beneficial ownership of 897,332 Series A shares of Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc., representing about 8.70% of the class.

What is the stated purpose of the Gabelli group’s Schedule 13D filing for BATRA?

They state they are filing the long-form Schedule 13D so that their regular communications with Atlanta Braves Holdings’ management are compliant with reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

What recent trading activity in BATRA do the Gabelli entities disclose?

They list multiple transactions in August and September 2026, including both purchases and sales by Gabelli Funds and GAMCO at prices mostly in the low-to-high $50s per share.

Who ultimately controls several of the reporting entities holding BATRA shares?

Mario Gabelli is described as the controlling stockholder or substantial shareholder in several entities in the group and holds 43,852 BATRA shares personally, representing about 0.42% of the class.

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047726104

(CUSIP Number)
DAVID GOLDMAN
191 MASON STREET,
GREENWICH, CT, 06830
914-921-5000

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
09/01/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
Date:09/02/2026
GABELLI FUNDS LLC
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:GENERAL COUNSEL
Date:09/02/2026
GAMCO Asset Management Inc.
Signature:DOUGLAS R. JAMIESON
Name/Title:PRESIDENT
Date:09/02/2026
GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.
Signature:DOUGLAS R. JAMIESON
Name/Title:PRESIDENT
Date:09/02/2026
GABELLI FOUNDATION, INC.
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
Date:09/02/2026
MJG ASSOCIATES, INC.
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
Date:09/02/2026
GGCP, INC.
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
Date:09/02/2026
Associated Capital Group, Inc.
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:GENERAL COUNSEL
Date:09/02/2026
GABELLI MARIO J
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
Date:09/02/2026