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Saba Capital files 13D/A on BFZ: 1,731,238 shares, 5.76% stake

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Saba Capital Management, L.P. filed Amendment No. 19 to Schedule 13D on BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (BFZ), reporting beneficial ownership of 1,731,238 common shares, or 5.76% of the class as of the event date 11/12/2025. Saba, its GP, and Boaz R. Weinstein report shared voting and dispositive power over these shares and no sole power.

The filing states that approximately $18,951,308 was paid to acquire the reported shares, using investor subscription proceeds, capital appreciation, and ordinary-course margin borrowings. The percentage is based on 30,063,645 shares outstanding as of 8/18/2025, as disclosed by the issuer. Item 4 (Purpose of Transaction) is listed as Not Applicable.

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Neutral update: Saba discloses a 5.76% BFZ stake with shared control.

Saba Capital reports beneficial ownership of 1,731,238 shares of BFZ, representing 5.76%. The group lists shared voting and dispositive power and no sole power, indicating coordinated control over the reported position.

Funding reflects investor capital, gains, and ordinary-course margin borrowings, with total cost around $18,951,308. The percentage relies on 30,063,645 shares outstanding as of 08/18/2025 from the issuer’s proxy disclosure.

With Item 4 marked Not Applicable, no stated plans or proposals accompany the stake. Actual market impact depends on holder decisions; subsequent filings could outline any future intentions.






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 30,063,645 shares of common stock outstanding as of 8/18/25, as disclosed in the company's DEF 14A filed 9/8/25.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 30,063,645 shares of common stock outstanding as of 8/18/25, as disclosed in the company's DEF 14A filed 9/8/25.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 30,063,645 shares of common stock outstanding as of 8/18/25, as disclosed in the company's DEF 14A filed 9/8/25.


SCHEDULE 13D


Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:General Counsel
Date:11/13/2025
Boaz R. Weinstein
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Authorized Signatory
Date:11/13/2025
Saba Capital Management GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Attorney-in-fact*
Date:11/13/2025
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 stake in BFZ did Saba Capital report?

Saba reported beneficial ownership of 1,731,238 common shares, representing 5.76% of BFZ.

How much did Saba Capital pay for its BFZ shares?

The filing states approximately $18,951,308 was paid to acquire the reported shares.

What voting and dispositive powers did Saba report over BFZ?

Saba and related filers report shared voting power: 1,731,238 and shared dispositive power: 1,731,238; sole power is 0.

What share count was used to calculate Saba’s 5.76% in BFZ?

The percentage is based on 30,063,645 shares outstanding as of 8/18/2025, per the issuer’s DEF 14A.

When was the event date triggering this amendment for BFZ?

The event date requiring the filing was 11/12/2025.

Did Saba disclose a purpose or plans regarding BFZ?

Item 4 (Purpose of Transaction) is Not Applicable in this amendment.

Who are the reporting persons on the BFZ Schedule 13D/A?

The reporting persons are Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC, and Boaz R. Weinstein.
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