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BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund (DMB) faces Saba 7.27% stake

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Saba Capital Management and related entities filed an amended beneficial ownership report on BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, Inc. They report holding 1,337,952 common shares, representing 7.27% of the fund’s outstanding shares, based on 18,405,973 shares outstanding as of August 31, 2025.

The filing states that approximately $13,764,992 was paid to acquire these shares using investor subscription capital, related appreciation and ordinary-course margin borrowings. On December 17, 2025, Saba Capital sent a letter to the fund’s chairman expressing concerns about the fund’s long-term viability, declaring its intent to nominate trustee candidates at the 2026 annual meeting, and encouraging the board to consider a value-enhancing merger.

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Saba’s 7.27% stake and letter signal an activist campaign focused on governance and potential strategic alternatives at this municipal bond fund.

Saba Capital, its general partner, and Boaz Weinstein together report beneficial ownership of 1,337,952 common shares of BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, equal to 7.27% of shares outstanding, using a base of 18,405,973 shares as of August 31, 2025. The position was funded with investor capital, related gains and margin borrowings, with about $13,764,992 paid in total.

On December 17, 2025, Saba sent a letter to the fund’s chairman raising concerns about the fund’s long-term viability, stating its intent to nominate trustee candidates at the 2026 annual meeting, and encouraging consideration of a value-enhancing merger. The actual impact on the fund will depend on how the board and shareholders respond to these proposals and any subsequent steps described in future communications.






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 18,405,973 shares of common stock outstanding as of 8/31/25, as disclosed in the company's N-CSRS filed 10/28/25.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 18,405,973 shares of common stock outstanding as of 8/31/25, as disclosed in the company's N-CSRS filed 10/28/25.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 18,405,973 shares of common stock outstanding as of 8/31/25, as disclosed in the company's N-CSRS filed 10/28/25.


SCHEDULE 13D


Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:General Counsel
Date:12/17/2025
Boaz R. Weinstein
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Authorized Signatory
Date:12/17/2025
Saba Capital Management GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Attorney-in-fact*
Date:12/17/2025
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 did Saba Capital disclose in its latest filing about BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund (DMB)?

Saba Capital and related reporting persons disclosed a beneficial ownership stake in BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, Inc. and outlined activist intentions regarding the fund’s governance and strategy.

How much of BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund (DMB) does Saba Capital own?

The reporting persons state they beneficially own 1,337,952 common shares of BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, representing 7.27% of the outstanding shares.

What is Saba Capital’s purpose in holding DMB shares according to the filing?

The filing explains that on December 17, 2025, Saba Capital sent a letter expressing concerns about the fund’s long-term viability, declaring its intent to nominate trustee candidates at the 2026 annual meeting, and encouraging the board to consider a value-enhancing merger.

How much did Saba Capital pay to acquire its DMB position?

The filing states that a total of approximately $13,764,992 was paid to acquire the common shares reported, using investor subscription proceeds, capital appreciation and ordinary-course margin borrowings.

Who are the reporting persons in this Schedule 13D/A for DMB?

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

On what share count is Saba’s 7.27% DMB ownership percentage based?

The 7.27% ownership figure is calculated using 18,405,973 shares outstanding as of August 31, 2025, as disclosed in the fund’s N-CSRS filed on October 28, 2025.

What future actions does Saba Capital indicate it may take regarding DMB?

Saba Capital indicates it intends to nominate trustee candidates at the fund’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders and has encouraged the board to consider a value-enhancing merger, as described in its December 17, 2025 letter.
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