Saba Capital trims BlackRock ESG ECAT (NYSE: ECAT) stake with sales
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Saba Capital Management, L.P., a 10% owner of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust, reported open-market sales of ECAT common stock. On February 12, 2026 it sold 234,005 shares at $15.47 per share, followed by 50,600 shares at $15.22 per share on February 13, 2026.
These transactions were reported as indirect ownership. After the February 13, 2026 sale, Saba Capital Management, L.P. reported beneficial ownership of 23,903,647 ECAT common shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 284,605 shares ($4,390,189)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Role
10% Owner
Sold
284,605 shs ($4.39M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 50,600 | $15.22 | $770K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 234,005 | $15.47 | $3.62M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 23,903,647 shares (Indirect, -)
Footnotes (1)
FAQ
What insider activity did Saba Capital report for ECAT?
Saba Capital Management, L.P. reported selling ECAT common stock in two open-market transactions on February 12 and 13, 2026. The sales totaled 284,605 shares and reduced its reported indirect beneficial holdings to 23,903,647 ECAT shares after the second transaction.
What is Saba Capital’s reported ECAT ownership after these Form 4 sales?
Following the February 13, 2026 transaction, Saba Capital Management, L.P. reported beneficial ownership of 23,903,647 ECAT common shares. This figure reflects indirect ownership after completing open-market sales on February 12 and February 13, as disclosed in the insider trading report.
Is Saba Capital considered a 10% owner of ECAT in this filing?
Yes. The filing identifies Saba Capital Management, L.P. as a 10% owner of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust. As a 10% owner, it must report changes in its beneficial ownership of ECAT shares, such as the February 2026 open-market sales.
Were Saba Capital’s ECAT transactions direct or indirect holdings?
The ECAT transactions reported by Saba Capital Management, L.P. are classified as indirect. The Form 4 lists ownership type as “I” for indirect in Table I, indicating the shares are held through an entity or arrangement rather than directly by the reporting person.