Insider Trading April 8, 2026 04:58 PM

Luxor Capital Disposes Small Stake in Meridian Holdings; Shares, Corporate Changes Highlighted

Two small block sales totaling $8,739 reduce Luxor's exposure while Meridian navigates earnings headwinds, debt paydown and a corporate reset

By Avery Klein MRDN
Luxor Capital Disposes Small Stake in Meridian Holdings; Shares, Corporate Changes Highlighted
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Luxor Capital LLC, controlled by Anthony Brian Goodman, sold 1,254 shares of Meridian Holdings Inc./NV (NASDAQ:MRDN) across two trades on March 31 and April 7, 2026, for a combined $8,739. The disposals left Luxor with 808,673 shares. Meridian has recently reported Q4 2025 results that missed expectations, reduced debt materially through the third quarter of 2025 and completed a corporate rebrand and a 1-for-12 reverse split.

Key Points

  • Luxor Capital LLC sold 1,254 Meridian (MRDN) shares on March 31 and April 7, 2026, for $8,739 total; prices ranged from $6.90 to $7.25 per share.
  • Meridian reported Q4 2025 results that missed expectations due to sports betting margins and foreign exchange headwinds; Freedom Broker cut its price target for Meridian Waste Solutions from $21.60 to $17.00 but kept a Buy rating.
  • The company reduced total debt by 37% through Q3 2025 (a $25.9 million reduction), prepaid a $7.2 million Senior Secured Promissory Note, completed a 1-for-12 reverse split and rebranded from Golden Matrix Group to Meridian Holdings.

Overview of the transactions

Investment firm Luxor Capital LLC, which is wholly owned by Anthony Brian Goodman, reported two sales of Meridian Holdings Inc./NV common stock (NASDAQ: MRDN). The firm sold a total of 1,254 shares across transactions executed on March 31 and April 7, 2026, for aggregate proceeds of $8,739. The per-share prices ranged from $6.90 to $7.25; the March 31 trade comprised 248 shares at $7.25 each and the April 7 trade comprised 1,006 shares at $6.90 each.

Post-transaction holding and market context

After these dispositions, Luxor Capital LLC retained a direct holding of 808,673 Meridian shares. At the time of reporting, Meridian's stock quoted at $7.32 and has declined by nearly 70% over the prior 12 months.

Valuation note from InvestingPro

InvestingPro's assessment, referenced in available materials, indicates that Meridian appears undervalued relative to its Fair Value calculation. The platform advertises a detailed analysis and an additional eight ProTips for MRDN for subscribers seeking further valuation context.

Recent operating performance and analyst action

Meridian announced fourth-quarter 2025 results that fell short of expectations, with management attributing the shortfall primarily to weaker sports betting margins and unfavorable foreign exchange impacts. In response to these results, Freedom Broker lowered its price target on Meridian Waste Solutions from $21.60 to $17.00 while preserving a Buy rating. The brokerage highlighted the company's strategic emphasis on quality over volume and a more conservative view on margins as Meridian invests for growth.

Balance sheet moves and capital strategy

Through the third quarter of 2025 Meridian reduced total debt by 37%, a contraction equivalent to $25.9 million. Part of that reduction included prepaying a $7.2 million Senior Secured Promissory Note, a step noted as signaling a move away from dilutive financing models.

Corporate restructuring and leadership changes

The company completed a rebranding and corporate restructuring that included changing its name from Golden Matrix Group to Meridian Holdings and implementing a 1-for-12 reverse stock split. Outstanding shares decreased from approximately 151.7 million to 12.6 million, and the equity now trades under the MRDN ticker. Meridian also made executive appointments: William Scott was named president while Rich Christensen took the role of treasurer. William Scott will continue as executive chairman and serve as interim chief executive officer.


This article presents reported transactions and company disclosures. It does not add or infer information beyond the disclosed facts.

Risks

  • Margin pressure in Meridian's sports betting-related operations and foreign exchange volatility contributed to a Q4 2025 earnings miss - this could continue to affect near-term profitability and investor confidence.
  • The company's strategic pivot toward quality over volume and a conservative margin outlook while investing in growth may limit near-term margin expansion.
  • Corporate actions such as the reverse stock split materially reduced outstanding share count, which can alter trading dynamics and liquidity for equity market participants.

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