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Saba builds 28.96% stake in ASA (NYSE: ASA), urges strategy review

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Saba Capital Management and related entities report a significant activist stake in ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited. They beneficially own 5,465,362 common shares, representing 28.96% of ASA’s outstanding stock, based on 18,872,332 shares disclosed in a recent Form 144. Approximately $142,413,526 was paid to acquire these shares.

On January 21, 2026, Saba submitted a proposal to ASA’s Board recommending a comprehensive strategic review. The proposal focuses on reassessing ASA’s gold-equity mandate to consider more income-oriented exposures such as credit, and on evaluating changes to ASA’s offshore structure, including a potential redomiciliation to Delaware and a shift from PFIC to RIC status. According to Saba, such changes could reduce tax friction, improve accessibility for U.S. investors, narrow discounts to net asset value and enhance distribution flexibility.

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Saba discloses a 28.96% ASA stake and formally presses for structural and mandate changes.

Saba Capital, its general partner, and Boaz R. Weinstein jointly report beneficial ownership of 5,465,362 ASA common shares, or 28.96% of shares outstanding, acquired for about $142,413,526. Voting and dispositive power are shared across the reporting persons, indicating coordinated control over the position.

On January 21, 2026, Saba submitted a proposal urging ASA’s Board to conduct a “comprehensive strategic review.” The stated focus is on reconsidering the fund’s gold-equity mandate in favor of more income-oriented exposures such as credit, and exploring a move from its current offshore PFIC structure to a Delaware-domiciled RIC format. Saba’s summary states these changes could reduce tax friction, improve U.S. investor access, narrow NAV discounts and increase distribution flexibility, but the full details are contained in an attached exhibit.

For investors, this filing signals an active shareholder with a large stake seeking potential shifts in investment strategy, domicile and tax status. Actual outcomes will depend on how ASA’s Board responds to Saba’s proposal and any subsequent actions described in future company communications and regulatory filings.






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 18,872,332 shares of common stock outstanding, as disclosed in the company's Form 144 filed 12/5/25.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 18,872,332 shares of common stock outstanding, as disclosed in the company's Form 144 filed 12/5/25.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 18,872,332 shares of common stock outstanding, as disclosed in the company's Form 144 filed 12/5/25.


SCHEDULE 13D


Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:General Counsel
Date:01/23/2026
Boaz R. Weinstein
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Authorized Signatory
Date:01/23/2026
Saba Capital Management GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Attorney-in-fact*
Date:01/23/2026
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

How large is Saba Capital’s stake in ASA (ASA)?

Saba Capital and related reporting persons beneficially own 5,465,362 ASA common shares, representing 28.96% of the company’s outstanding shares, based on 18,872,332 shares disclosed in a Form 144 filed 12/5/25.

How much has Saba Capital paid to acquire its ASA (ASA) position?

The filing states that a total of approximately $142,413,526 was paid to acquire the ASA common shares reported as beneficially owned by the Saba-related reporting persons.

What changes is Saba proposing for ASA (ASA)?

On January 21, 2026, Saba submitted a proposal recommending a comprehensive strategic review, including reevaluating ASA’s gold-equity mandate to consider more income-oriented exposures such as credit, and reviewing ASA’s offshore structure.

What structural and tax-related shifts does Saba suggest for ASA (ASA)?

Saba’s proposal asks the Board to evaluate a redomiciliation to Delaware and a change from ASA’s current PFIC status to that of a regulated investment company (RIC), which Saba indicates could reduce tax friction and improve accessibility for U.S. investors.

How could Saba’s suggested changes affect ASA’s discount and distributions?

According to the summary in the filing, Saba believes the potential structural and mandate changes could help narrow NAV discounts and enhance distribution flexibility, though full details are in the proposal attached as Exhibit 15.

Who are the reporting persons in this ASA (ASA) Schedule 13D/A filing?

The filing is jointly submitted by Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC, and Boaz R. Weinstein, who together are referred to as the reporting persons.

What is the business of Saba Capital in relation to ASA (ASA)?

The filing states that Saba Capital serves as investment manager to private and public investment funds and accounts that hold ASA common shares, and these funds and accounts have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds from the shares.
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