Markel Group (NYSE: HGTY) reports 44.8% Hagerty stake and board change
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Markel Group Inc. filed Amendment No. 5 to its Schedule 13D on Hagerty, Inc., reporting beneficial ownership of 79,380,265 shares of Hagerty Class A Common Stock, or about 44.8% of the class. This reflects various convertible securities and gives Markel Group roughly 29.9% of the company’s voting power.
The filing also notes governance changes: Michael R. Heaton resigned from Hagerty’s board on April 13, 2026, and Markel Group selected former employee Henrik Bjornstad as its new board designee, with the board appointing him effective April 14, 2026.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership: 79,380,265 shares
Ownership percentage: 44.8%
Class A shares outstanding: 101,066,533 shares
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Beneficial ownership
79,380,265 shares
Hagerty Class A Common Stock beneficially owned by Markel Group as of Amendment No. 5
Ownership percentage
44.8%
Percent of Hagerty Class A Common Stock represented by Markel Group’s beneficial ownership
Class A shares outstanding
101,066,533 shares
Hagerty Class A Common Stock outstanding as of February 20, 2026
Class V and OpCo Units
75,000,000 shares/units
Class V Common Stock and equal OpCo Units exchangeable one-for-one into Class A or cash
Series A Preferred conversion
1,272,265 shares
Class A shares issuable upon conversion of 1,590,668 Series A Preferred Stock at the Conversion Rate
Direct Class A holdings
3,108,000 shares
Class A Common Stock directly held by Markel Group included in beneficial ownership
Voting power
29.9%
Approximate voting power in Hagerty controlled by Markel Group based on all voting classes
Series A Preferred Stock
1,590,668 shares
Series A Preferred Stock held by Markel Group, convertible into Class A Common at the Conversion Rate
Key Terms
beneficial owner, Class V Common Stock, OpCo Units, Series A Preferred Stock, +2 more
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beneficial owner financial
"the Reporting Person may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 79,380,265 shares"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
Class V Common Stock financial
"includes 75,000,000 shares of Class V Common Stock and an equal number of OpCo Units"
OpCo Units financial
"75,000,000 shares of Class V Common Stock and an equal number of OpCo Units"
Series A Preferred Stock financial
"1,590,668 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, which are exchangeable, at the option of the Reporting Person"
Series A preferred stock is a type of ownership share in a company that gives investors certain advantages, such as priority in receiving profits or getting their money back if the company is sold or goes bankrupt. It is often issued during early funding stages to attract investors by offering more security than common shares. This stock matters to investors because it provides a safer way to invest while still holding potential for future gains.
Conversion Rate financial
"into 1,272,265 shares of Class A Common Stock at the Conversion Rate, which is subject to customary anti-dilution"
Conversion rate is the proportion of items, people or contracts that take a desired action out of the total possible — for example the share of website visitors who make a purchase, or the number of convertible bonds that are exchanged for shares. Investors care because it measures how effectively a business or financial instrument turns opportunity into real outcomes, like sales or share issuance, which directly affects revenue, cash flow and ownership dilution.
Rule 13d-3(d)(1)(i) financial
"added to the total shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding for purposes of calculating the Reporting Person's beneficial ownership percentage in accordance with Rule 13d-3(d)(1)(i)"
FAQ
What percentage of Hagerty (HGTY) does Markel Group’s stake represent?
Markel Group’s beneficial ownership represents approximately 44.8% of Hagerty’s Class A Common Stock. This percentage is calculated using 101,066,533 Class A shares outstanding plus shares issuable from Markel’s Class V Common, OpCo Units, and Series A Preferred Stock conversion rights.
How much voting power does Markel Group hold at Hagerty (HGTY)?
Markel Group controls approximately 29.9% of Hagerty’s total voting power. This figure reflects the combined voting rights of Class A and Class V Common Stock, including the ten-votes-per-share structure of Class V shares until certain time and transfer conditions are met.
What board changes at Hagerty (HGTY) are disclosed in this Schedule 13D/A?
The filing states that Michael R. Heaton resigned from Hagerty’s board on April 13, 2026. Markel Group selected Henrik Bjornstad, a former employee, as its new designee, and Hagerty’s board appointed him as a director effective April 14, 2026.
What securities make up Markel Group’s beneficial stake in Hagerty (HGTY)?
Markel’s stake comprises 75,000,000 shares of Class V Common Stock with an equal number of OpCo Units, 1,590,668 shares of Series A Preferred Stock convertible into 1,272,265 Class A shares, and 3,108,000 directly held Class A Common shares, all treated under beneficial ownership rules.
How is the 44.8% Hagerty (HGTY) ownership percentage calculated for Markel Group?
The 44.8% is based on 101,066,533 Class A shares outstanding plus 75,000,000 Class A shares issuable from Class V/Common OpCo Units and 1,272,265 Class A shares issuable from Series A Preferred, all attributed to Markel under Rule 13d-3(d)(1)(i) calculations.