MIAX (MIAX) EVP Comly surrenders shares for tax withholding, retains 843,844
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC. executive Barbara J. Comly reported a routine share disposition related to equity compensation. On this Form 4, 1,448 shares of common stock were surrendered to the company at $37.50 per share to cover tax withholding on vested restricted stock awards, which the footnote states does not represent a sale. After this tax-withholding transaction, she directly holds 843,844 shares of common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Comly Barbara J.
Role
EVP, GC & Corporate Secretary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,448 | $37.50 | $54K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 843,844 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares surrendered for tax withholding: 1,448 shares
Valuation per share: $37.50 per share
Shares held after transaction: 843,844 shares
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Shares surrendered for tax withholding
1,448 shares
Common Stock, transaction code F for tax liability
Valuation per share
$37.50 per share
Value used for tax-withholding disposition
Shares held after transaction
843,844 shares
Direct ownership of Common Stock following Form 4 transaction
Transaction date
2026-03-30
Effective date of tax-withholding disposition
Key Terms
tax withholding, restricted stock awards, net settlement, Common Stock
4 terms
tax withholding financial
"to 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.
restricted stock awards financial
"in connection with the 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.
net settlement financial
"in connection with the net settlement of restricted stock awards and does not represent a sale"
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 Barbara J. Comly report on this Form 4?
Barbara J. Comly reported surrendering 1,448 MIAX common shares to the company. The shares were used to satisfy tax withholding obligations from restricted stock awards and are not an open-market sale, according to the filing’s descriptive transaction code and footnote.
Was the MIAX Form 4 transaction by Barbara J. Comly a stock sale in the open market?
No, the Form 4 states the transaction was for tax withholding. The 1,448 shares were surrendered back to the company to cover tax obligations from restricted stock awards, and the footnote explicitly clarifies it does not represent a sale by the reporting person.
What does the tax-withholding transaction code F mean in the MIAX Form 4 for Barbara J. Comly?
Code F indicates shares delivered to pay an exercise price or tax liability. In this MIAX Form 4, it reflects shares surrendered to satisfy tax withholding and remittance obligations tied to restricted stock awards, not an open-market purchase or sale of common stock.