MIAX (MIAX) EVP and CIO surrenders 32,565 shares for tax withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC. executive Douglas M. Schafer Jr., EVP and CIO, reported a tax-related share disposition. He surrendered 32,565 shares of common stock at $40.79 per share to cover tax withholding and remittance obligations tied to the net settlement of restricted stock awards.
The filing states this was not an open-market sale by the reporting person. After this transaction, he directly holds 364,116 shares of common stock.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Schafer Douglas M. JR
Role
EVP and CIO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 32,565 | $40.79 | $1.33M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 364,116 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Tax-withholding shares: 32,565 shares
Reference price per share: $40.79 per share
Shares held after transaction: 364,116 shares
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4 metrics
Tax-withholding shares
32,565 shares
Surrendered to company for tax withholding on restricted stock awards
Reference price per share
$40.79 per share
Value used for tax-withholding disposition of common stock
Shares held after transaction
364,116 shares
Direct ownership of common stock following Form 4 transaction
Transaction code
F
Payment of tax liability by delivering securities
Key Terms
tax withholding, net settlement, restricted stock awards, tax-withholding disposition, +1 more
5 terms
tax withholding financial
"satisfy tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the net settlement"
Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.
net settlement financial
"in connection with the net settlement of restricted stock awards"
restricted stock awards financial
"net settlement of restricted stock awards and does not represent a sale"
Restricted stock awards are company shares given to employees or executives that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions — like staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets — are met, like a gift that is locked in a safe until rules are satisfied. Investors care because these awards tie management’s pay to company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding when they become tradable (dilution), and may signal expected future selling pressure or commitment to long-term growth.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Common Stock financial
""security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
What insider transaction did MIAX executive Douglas M. Schafer Jr. report?
Douglas M. Schafer Jr. reported surrendering 32,565 MIAX common shares to the company to cover tax withholding obligations from restricted stock awards, rather than selling them in the open market. This was a compensation-related, non-market transaction.
What does transaction code "F" mean in the MIAX Form 4 for Douglas M. Schafer Jr.?
Transaction code “F” indicates shares were used to pay an exercise price or tax liability. In this MIAX filing, 32,565 shares were surrendered to meet tax withholding and remittance obligations tied to restricted stock awards, not sold on the market.