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Saba Capital discloses 6.61% position in AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income (NYSE: AFB)

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

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Saba Capital Management and related parties have updated their ownership disclosure for AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. In Amendment No. 7 to a Schedule 13D, Saba Capital, Saba Capital Management GP, LLC, and Boaz R. Weinstein report beneficial ownership of 1,898,909 common shares.

This stake represents 6.61% of the fund’s 28,744,936 common shares outstanding as of 10/31/25, based on the issuer’s N-CSR. The filing states that approximately $19,711,840 was paid to acquire these shares, funded by investor subscriptions, capital appreciation, and ordinary-course margin borrowings. Item 4 lists no specific purpose for the transaction.

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Saba reports a 6.61% stake in AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund.

The filing shows Saba Capital, its general partner, and Boaz R. Weinstein jointly reporting beneficial ownership of 1,898,909 common shares of AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Income Fund, Inc., equal to 6.61% of 28,744,936 shares outstanding as of 10/31/25.

The disclosure notes that about $19,711,840 was spent to acquire these shares, using investor capital, capital appreciation, and margin borrowings in the ordinary course. The shares are held in accounts advised by Saba Capital, which have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds.

Item 4 states the purpose of the transaction as not applicable, and Item 6 indicates no contracts or arrangements regarding the securities. The amendment mainly updates ownership and recent open-market transactions through 01/29/2026, as referenced in Schedule A.






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:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 28,744,936 shares of common stock outstanding as of 10/31/25, as disclosed in the company's N-CSR filed 1/2/26.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 28,744,936 shares of common stock outstanding as of 10/31/25, as disclosed in the company's N-CSR filed 1/2/26.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 28,744,936 shares of common stock outstanding as of 10/31/25, as disclosed in the company's N-CSR filed 1/2/26.


SCHEDULE 13D


Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:General Counsel
Date:01/30/2026
Boaz R. Weinstein
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Authorized Signatory
Date:01/30/2026
Saba Capital Management GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Attorney-in-fact*
Date:01/30/2026
Comments accompanying signature:
Pursuant to a power of attorney dated as of November 16, 2015, which is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2 to the Schedule 13G filed by the Reporting Persons on December 28, 2015, accession number: 0001062993-15-006823

FAQ

What ownership stake did Saba Capital report in AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (AFB)?

Saba Capital and related reporting persons disclosed beneficial ownership of 1,898,909 common shares of AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc., representing 6.61% of 28,744,936 shares outstanding as of 10/31/25, according to the issuer’s N-CSR referenced in the filing.

Who are the reporting persons in the AFB Schedule 13D/A Amendment No. 7?

The amendment is jointly filed by Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC, and Boaz R. Weinstein. Saba Capital serves as investment manager to funds and accounts, Saba GP is its general partner, and Mr. Weinstein is managing member of the general partner.

How much did Saba Capital pay to acquire its AFB common shares position?

The filing states that a total of approximately $19,711,840 was paid to acquire the AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund common shares. Funds came from investor subscription proceeds, capital appreciation, and ordinary-course margin borrowings secured by positions in margin accounts.

What voting and dispositive powers over AFB shares does Saba Capital report?

The reporting persons disclose 0 shares with sole voting or dispositive power and 1,898,909 shares with shared voting and shared dispositive power. This means decisions on voting and disposition of the reported shares are exercised on a shared, rather than individual, basis among the reporting persons or advised accounts.

How was the 6.61% ownership percentage in AFB calculated in Saba’s filing?

The 6.61% ownership figure is calculated using 28,744,936 common shares outstanding as of 10/31/25, as disclosed in AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund’s N-CSR filed on 1/2/26. The reporting persons apply this share count to their 1,898,909 beneficially owned shares.

What does the AFB Schedule 13D/A say about Saba’s purpose and related agreements?

Item 4 of the amendment lists the purpose of transaction as “Not Applicable”, and Item 6 indicates no contracts, arrangements, understandings, or relationships regarding the issuer’s securities. The filing focuses on disclosing ownership levels and recent open-market transactions included in Schedule A.

When did the ownership event occur that triggered this AFB Schedule 13D/A amendment?

The cover information identifies 01/29/2026 as the date of the event requiring the filing. Item 5 also references transactions in the common shares from the prior amendment filed on 1/28/26 through 1/29/26, all executed in the open market and listed in Schedule A.
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