Biglari Holdings (BHA) Registration filing summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Registration filing summary
7 Aug, 2026Company overview and business model
Operates as a holding company with subsidiaries in insurance, media, restaurants, and oil & gas sectors.
Largest subsidiaries focus on franchising and operating restaurants.
Management structure features decentralized operations with centralized financial decision-making.
Chairman and CEO Sardar Biglari holds approximately 74.7% of voting interest as of January 15, 2026.
Wholly owned subsidiaries include Steak n Shake, Western Sizzlin, First Guard Insurance, Maxim, Southern Pioneer, Biglari Reinsurance, Southern Oil, and Abraxas Petroleum.
Financial performance and metrics
Book value per Class A equivalent share was $2,244.26 as of September 30, 2025.
Management believes intrinsic value per share exceeds book value.
Classified as a "smaller reporting company" with reduced disclosure requirements.
Use of proceeds and capital allocation
Net proceeds will be used to create a strategic reserve to support business and investment activities.
Funds may be allocated for acquisitions, augmenting insurance subsidiary capital, or general corporate purposes.
Management retains broad discretion over allocation of proceeds.
Latest events from Biglari Holdings
- Q2 2026 net earnings fell, but first half results and same-store sales improved.BHA
Q2 2026 - Annual meeting to vote on directors, auditor, executive pay, and say-on-pay frequency.BHA
Proxy filing - Director elections, auditor ratification, and strong founder control define this proxy filing.BHA
Proxy filing - Net loss narrowed to $14.5M as investment gains and higher revenues offset weaker operations.BHA
Q1 2026 - 2025 net loss of $37.5M driven by investment losses and oil/gas decline, despite higher restaurant sales.BHA
Q4 2025 - 2024 net loss of $3.8M amid investment losses, lower segment earnings, and internal control weaknesses.BHA
Q4 2024 - Q3 2024 results varied, with net earnings and losses reported, and investment gains improved.BHA
Q3 2024 - Significant investment losses drove a $48.2M net loss despite strong operating earnings.BHA
Q2 2024 - Revenue and same-store sales rose, but investment losses led to a Q3 net loss.BHA
Q3 2025