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Horizon Kinetics: 8.68M Shares and Board Seat at Miami International (MIAX)

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SCHEDULE 13D

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC (HKAM) reported beneficial ownership of 8,679,747 shares of Miami International Holdings, Inc. common stock, representing 10.7% of the outstanding shares as of August 19, 2025. HKAM acquired these shares using approximately $65,000,000 of client assets and holds 8,400,880 shares plus warrants exercisable for 278,867 shares with various expiry dates through August 9, 2027. HKAM states the holdings are for investment purposes, may trade over time for client or regulatory reasons, and notes that Murray Stahl, HKAM’s Chairman and CIO, was appointed to the Issuer’s board on July 15, 2025.

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Insights

TL;DR: A material passive stake—10.7%—acquired with $65M, plus a director appointment that could increase HKAM’s influence.

HKAM’s 10.7% position is large enough to be materially relevant to MIAMI INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC. and to attract investor attention. The filing clarifies the shares were purchased with client funds and includes vested, exercisable warrants for 278,867 shares, which extend HKAM’s potential economic exposure through 2027. The appointment of Murray Stahl to the board is notable because, while HKAM disclaims exercise of investment discretion by him, his board role may afford influence over corporate actions. The filing also states HKAM may buy or sell shares in the ordinary course to meet client requests or regulatory limits, which introduces potential future ownership volatility.

TL;DR: Board seat plus a >10% economic stake increases governance relevance but no present takeover or control intent stated.

From a governance perspective, HKAM’s disclosure highlights a substantial economic interest and a concurrent board appointment of Murray Stahl. The Schedule 13D indicates no current plans to pursue actions listed in Item 4 but acknowledges the ability to influence management as a director. The presence of vested warrants and the explicit reservation of the right to change intent means investors should note the potential for evolving engagement, though the filing contains no explicit proposals or control efforts.






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).






SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC ("HKAM") is a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Horizon Kinetics Holding Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and manages funds and accounts that hold securities of the Issuer.


SCHEDULE 13D


HORIZON KINETICS ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
Signature:/s/Jay Kesslen
Name/Title:Jay Kesslen, General Counsel
Date:08/21/2025