Biglari Holdings (NYSE: BH) CEO-affiliated Lion Fund adds BH Class B shares
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Biglari Holdings Inc. reported insider purchases of its Class B common stock by entities affiliated with Chairman and CEO Sardar Biglari. On 12/03/2025, The Lion Fund, L.P. bought 2,802 Class B shares at a weighted average price of $ 303.32. On 12/04/2025 it bought 1,139 shares at $ 306.05, and on 12/05/2025 it bought 1,465 shares at $ 306.9.
After these transactions, The Lion Fund, L.P. is shown as beneficially owning 1,329,807 Class B shares. Other reported holdings include Class A common stock of 25,663.1 shares indirectly through Biglari Capital Corp. and 128,227.7 shares indirectly through The Lion Fund, L.P., plus 71,855 Class B shares indirectly through Biglari Capital Corp. The form is filed jointly by Sardar Biglari, Biglari Capital Corp. and The Lion Fund, L.P., who may be deemed to share beneficial ownership based on their control relationships.
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Insights
Insider-controlled entities increased holdings through open-market purchases, modestly raising already large stakes and reinforcing economic exposure of leadership to company performance.
The filing reports that entities associated with Sardar Biglari, who is Chairman, CEO, Director, and a 10% owner of Biglari Holdings Inc., bought additional Class B common stock on three consecutive days. The Lion Fund, L.P. acquired 2,802, 1,139, and 1,465 Class B shares on
Ownership is structured through Biglari Capital Corp. (BCC) and The Lion Fund, L.P., with detailed footnotes explaining that Mr. Biglari may be deemed to beneficially own shares held by these entities, while each party disclaims beneficial ownership beyond its pecuniary interest. The report also lists significant indirect holdings of both Class A and additional Class B shares via BCC and the Lion Fund, alongside minimal direct holdings. This pattern shows continued net buying rather than selling by the controlling group.
The concrete items to watch are any future Form 4s showing whether these affiliated entities continue purchasing or change to net sales, and whether the ownership structure through BCC and the Lion Fund shifts. The relevant near-term window is subsequent filings following these
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Class B common stock | 1,465 | $306.90 | $450K |
| Purchase | Class B common stock | 1,139 | $306.05 | $349K |
| Purchase | Class B common stock | 2,802 | $303.32 | $850K |
| holding | Class A common stock | -- | -- | -- |
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| holding | Class B common stock | -- | -- | -- |
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Footnotes (1)
- Shares owned directly by Biglari Capital Corp. ("BCC"), including shares of Class A and Class B common stock of the Issuer transferred for no consideration by Sardar Biglari to BCC. Mr. Biglari may be deemed a beneficial owner of the shares of Class A and Class B common stock of the Issuer owned directly by BCC. Shares owned directly by The Lion Fund, L.P. (the "Lion Fund"). BCC is the general partner of the Lion Fund. Mr. Biglari is the sole member, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BCC. By virtue of these relationships, BCC and Mr. Biglari may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Class A and Class B common stock of the Issuer owned directly by the Lion Fund. The price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $299.80 to $306.00. The reporting persons undertake to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commision, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $303.85 to $308.50. The reporting persons undertake to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commision, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $303.56 to $313.44. The reporting persons undertake to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commision, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
FAQ
What insider transactions did BH report in this Form 4?
The filing shows that The Lion Fund, L.P., an affiliate of Sardar Biglari, purchased Class B common stock of Biglari Holdings Inc. on 12/03/2025, 12/04/2025 and 12/05/2025, totaling 2,802, 1,139 and 1,465 shares respectively.
What Class A holdings in Biglari Holdings Inc. are reported for Sardar Biglari affiliates?
The report lists Class A common stock holdings of 25,663.1 shares indirectly through Biglari Capital Corp. and 128,227.7 shares indirectly through The Lion Fund, L.P., reflecting positions associated with Sardar Biglari and his entities.
What is Sardar Biglari’s relationship to Biglari Holdings Inc. in this filing?
Sardar Biglari is identified as a Director, Chairman and CEO, and a 10% Owner of Biglari Holdings Inc., and the Form 4 is filed jointly by him, Biglari Capital Corp. and The Lion Fund, L.P.