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[SCHEDULE 13D/A] Destra Multi-Alternative Fund SEC Filing

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Schedule 13D/A Amendment No. 12 discloses that Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC and Boaz R. Weinstein (together, the Reporting Persons) beneficially own 2,235,144 common shares of Destra Multi-Alternative Fund (ticker DMA), representing 24.94% of the 8,963,239 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2025. The Reporting Persons report shared voting and dispositive power over these shares and state approximately $15,109,969 was paid to acquire the reported position, funded from investor subscription proceeds, capital appreciation and margin borrowings. No new purpose for the holdings is reported and no contracts or arrangements concerning the securities are disclosed. Recent open-market transactions from the prior 8/18/25 filing through 9/9/25 are referenced and incorporated by Schedule A.

Schedule 13D/A Emendamento n. 12 rende noto che Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC e Boaz R. Weinstein (congiuntamente, le Persone che Presentano) detengono di fatto 2.235.144 azioni ordinarie di Destra Multi-Alternative Fund (simbolo DMA), pari a 24,94% delle 8.963.239 azioni in circolazione al 31 marzo 2025. Le Persone che Presentano dichiarano di avere poteri congiunti di voto e disposizione su tali azioni e indicano che sono stati versati circa $15.109.969 per acquisire la posizione segnalata, finanziati con sottoscrizioni degli investitori, rivalutazione del capitale e prestiti a margine. Non viene riportato alcun nuovo scopo per le partecipazioni né vengono divulgati contratti o accordi relativi ai titoli. Le transazioni recenti sul mercato aperto dal precedente deposito dell'18/08/25 al 09/09/25 sono citate e incorporate nello Schedule A.

Schedule 13D/A Enmienda n.º 12 revela que Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC y Boaz R. Weinstein (conjuntamente, las Personas Informantes) poseen de forma beneficiosa 2.235.144 acciones ordinarias de Destra Multi-Alternative Fund (ticker DMA), lo que representa el 24,94% de las 8.963.239 acciones en circulación al 31 de marzo de 2025. Las Personas Informantes informan tener poder conjunto de voto y de disposición sobre dichas acciones y señalan que se pagaron aproximadamente $15.109.969 para adquirir la posición comunicada, financiados con aportaciones de inversores, apreciación de capital y préstamos de margen. No se declara ningún nuevo propósito para las tenencias ni se divulgan contratos o acuerdos relativos a los valores. Se hacen referencia e incorporan en el Schedule A las transacciones recientes en el mercado abierto desde la presentación anterior del 18/08/25 hasta el 09/09/25.

Schedule 13D/A 수정서 번호 12는 Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC 및 Boaz R. Weinstein(이하 ‘보고인들’)이 Destra Multi-Alternative Fund(티커 DMA)의 보통주 2,235,144주를 실질적으로 보유하고 있으며, 이는 2025년 3월 31일 기준 총 발행주식 8,963,239주의 24.94%에 해당한다고 공시합니다. 보고인들은 해당 주식에 대해 공동의 의결권 및 처분권을 보유하고 있다고 보고했으며, 보고된 포지션 취득을 위해 약 $15,109,969가 투자자 출자금, 자본가치 상승 및 마진 대출로 조달되었다고 밝혔습니다. 보유 목적의 변경은 보고되지 않았으며 증권과 관련된 계약이나 합의도 공개되지 않았습니다. 이전 제출일인 2025/08/18부터 2025/09/09까지의 최근 장내 거래는 Schedule A에 언급되어 통합되었습니다.

Schedule 13D/A Amendement n° 12 révèle que Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC et Boaz R. Weinstein (collectivement, les Déclarants) détiennent de manière bénéficiaire 2 235 144 actions ordinaires de Destra Multi-Alternative Fund (symbole DMA), représentant 24,94% des 8 963 239 actions en circulation au 31 mars 2025. Les Déclarants déclarent disposer d'un pouvoir conjoint de vote et de disposition sur ces actions et indiquent qu'environ $15 109 969 ont été versés pour acquérir la position déclarée, financés par des souscriptions d'investisseurs, l'appréciation du capital et des emprunts sur marge. Aucun nouveau but pour ces détentions n'est déclaré et aucun contrat ou accord relatif aux titres n'est divulgué. Les transactions récentes sur le marché ouvert depuis le dépôt antérieur du 18/08/25 jusqu'au 09/09/25 sont mentionnées et incorporées dans l'annexe Schedule A.

Schedule 13D/A Änderung Nr. 12 legt offen, dass Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC und Boaz R. Weinstein (gemeinsam die berichtenden Personen) wirtschaftlich 2.235.144 Stammaktien des Destra Multi-Alternative Fund (Ticker DMA) besitzen, was 24,94% der 8.963.239 ausstehenden Aktien zum 31. März 2025 entspricht. Die berichtenden Personen geben gemeinsame Stimm- und Verfügungsrechte über diese Aktien an und erklären, dass für den Erwerb der gemeldeten Position etwa $15.109.969 aufgewendet wurden, finanziert durch Anlegerzeichnungsmittel, Kapitalzuwachs und Margin-Kredite. Kein neuer Zweck für die Beteiligungen wird angegeben und es werden keine Verträge oder Vereinbarungen bezüglich der Wertpapiere offengelegt. Jüngste Transaktionen am offenen Markt vom vorherigen Einreichungsdatum 18.08.25 bis zum 09.09.25 werden in Schedule A genannt und einbezogen.

Positive
  • Material stake disclosed: Reporting Persons beneficially own 2,235,144 shares, equal to 24.94% of DMA, a clearly material ownership level.
  • Transparent funding disclosure: The filing states approximately $15,109,969 was paid and identifies sources (subscription proceeds, capital appreciation, margin).
  • No adverse legal history disclosed: Reporting Persons state no relevant criminal convictions or disqualifying civil orders in the past five years.
Negative
  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Reporting Persons hold a substantial ~25% stake in DMA, a materially significant ownership level that could influence governance despite no stated activist intent.

The disclosed 24.94% beneficial ownership is large for a single reporting group and is material to DMA's capitalization. The filing confirms shared voting and dispositive power, and identifies ~$15.1 million deployed to build the position. While the filers state "Purpose of Transaction: Not Applicable," the presence of a near-25% stake typically warrants attention from investors and the board because such ownership can affect board composition, dividend policy and potential strategic outcomes even absent explicit demands. Absence of contractual arrangements or legal disclosures limits clarity on future intentions.

TL;DR: A sub-25% block owned with shared voting power is material and creates potential governance leverage without declared objectives.

The Schedule shows shared control rather than sole control, which suggests the stake is held within funds/accounts advised by Saba. No agreements or proposed actions are disclosed, so immediate governance changes are not asserted. Nonetheless, at nearly one quarter of the outstanding shares, the Reporting Persons occupy a position from which meaningful influence could be exercised in future proxy matters or board discussions. Investors should note the funding sources include margin borrowings, which can affect hold periods and disposition risk.

Schedule 13D/A Emendamento n. 12 rende noto che Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC e Boaz R. Weinstein (congiuntamente, le Persone che Presentano) detengono di fatto 2.235.144 azioni ordinarie di Destra Multi-Alternative Fund (simbolo DMA), pari a 24,94% delle 8.963.239 azioni in circolazione al 31 marzo 2025. Le Persone che Presentano dichiarano di avere poteri congiunti di voto e disposizione su tali azioni e indicano che sono stati versati circa $15.109.969 per acquisire la posizione segnalata, finanziati con sottoscrizioni degli investitori, rivalutazione del capitale e prestiti a margine. Non viene riportato alcun nuovo scopo per le partecipazioni né vengono divulgati contratti o accordi relativi ai titoli. Le transazioni recenti sul mercato aperto dal precedente deposito dell'18/08/25 al 09/09/25 sono citate e incorporate nello Schedule A.

Schedule 13D/A Enmienda n.º 12 revela que Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC y Boaz R. Weinstein (conjuntamente, las Personas Informantes) poseen de forma beneficiosa 2.235.144 acciones ordinarias de Destra Multi-Alternative Fund (ticker DMA), lo que representa el 24,94% de las 8.963.239 acciones en circulación al 31 de marzo de 2025. Las Personas Informantes informan tener poder conjunto de voto y de disposición sobre dichas acciones y señalan que se pagaron aproximadamente $15.109.969 para adquirir la posición comunicada, financiados con aportaciones de inversores, apreciación de capital y préstamos de margen. No se declara ningún nuevo propósito para las tenencias ni se divulgan contratos o acuerdos relativos a los valores. Se hacen referencia e incorporan en el Schedule A las transacciones recientes en el mercado abierto desde la presentación anterior del 18/08/25 hasta el 09/09/25.

Schedule 13D/A 수정서 번호 12는 Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC 및 Boaz R. Weinstein(이하 ‘보고인들’)이 Destra Multi-Alternative Fund(티커 DMA)의 보통주 2,235,144주를 실질적으로 보유하고 있으며, 이는 2025년 3월 31일 기준 총 발행주식 8,963,239주의 24.94%에 해당한다고 공시합니다. 보고인들은 해당 주식에 대해 공동의 의결권 및 처분권을 보유하고 있다고 보고했으며, 보고된 포지션 취득을 위해 약 $15,109,969가 투자자 출자금, 자본가치 상승 및 마진 대출로 조달되었다고 밝혔습니다. 보유 목적의 변경은 보고되지 않았으며 증권과 관련된 계약이나 합의도 공개되지 않았습니다. 이전 제출일인 2025/08/18부터 2025/09/09까지의 최근 장내 거래는 Schedule A에 언급되어 통합되었습니다.

Schedule 13D/A Amendement n° 12 révèle que Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC et Boaz R. Weinstein (collectivement, les Déclarants) détiennent de manière bénéficiaire 2 235 144 actions ordinaires de Destra Multi-Alternative Fund (symbole DMA), représentant 24,94% des 8 963 239 actions en circulation au 31 mars 2025. Les Déclarants déclarent disposer d'un pouvoir conjoint de vote et de disposition sur ces actions et indiquent qu'environ $15 109 969 ont été versés pour acquérir la position déclarée, financés par des souscriptions d'investisseurs, l'appréciation du capital et des emprunts sur marge. Aucun nouveau but pour ces détentions n'est déclaré et aucun contrat ou accord relatif aux titres n'est divulgué. Les transactions récentes sur le marché ouvert depuis le dépôt antérieur du 18/08/25 jusqu'au 09/09/25 sont mentionnées et incorporées dans l'annexe Schedule A.

Schedule 13D/A Änderung Nr. 12 legt offen, dass Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC und Boaz R. Weinstein (gemeinsam die berichtenden Personen) wirtschaftlich 2.235.144 Stammaktien des Destra Multi-Alternative Fund (Ticker DMA) besitzen, was 24,94% der 8.963.239 ausstehenden Aktien zum 31. März 2025 entspricht. Die berichtenden Personen geben gemeinsame Stimm- und Verfügungsrechte über diese Aktien an und erklären, dass für den Erwerb der gemeldeten Position etwa $15.109.969 aufgewendet wurden, finanziert durch Anlegerzeichnungsmittel, Kapitalzuwachs und Margin-Kredite. Kein neuer Zweck für die Beteiligungen wird angegeben und es werden keine Verträge oder Vereinbarungen bezüglich der Wertpapiere offengelegt. Jüngste Transaktionen am offenen Markt vom vorherigen Einreichungsdatum 18.08.25 bis zum 09.09.25 werden in Schedule A genannt und einbezogen.






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 8,963,239 shares of common stock outstanding as of 3/31/25, as disclosed in the company's N-CSR filed 6/6/25.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 8,963,239 shares of common stock outstanding as of 3/31/25, as disclosed in the company's N-CSR filed 6/6/25.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 8,963,239 shares of common stock outstanding as of 3/31/25, as disclosed in the company's N-CSR filed 6/6/25.


SCHEDULE 13D


Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:General Counsel
Date:09/10/2025
Boaz R. Weinstein
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Authorized Signatory
Date:09/10/2025
Saba Capital Management GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Attorney-in-fact*
Date:09/10/2025
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

How many shares of DMA does Saba Capital report owning?

The Reporting Persons beneficially own 2,235,144 shares, representing 24.94% of DMA's common stock based on 8,963,239 outstanding shares.

What did Saba Capital pay to acquire its DMA position?

The filing states approximately $15,109,969 was paid to acquire the reported Common Shares.

Does the Schedule 13D/A state a purpose or intent for the stake in DMA?

The filing lists "Purpose of Transaction: Not Applicable" and does not disclose an activist agenda or proposed transaction.

Do the Reporting Persons have voting control of the shares?

The Reporting Persons report shared voting power and shared dispositive power over the 2,235,144 shares; sole voting and dispositive power are reported as 0.

Were any contracts or arrangements related to DMA securities disclosed?

No contracts, arrangements or understandings with respect to the securities are reported; Item 6 states Not Applicable.
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