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Saba Capital holds 13.7% of BlackRock ECAT

The amended filing says Saba Capital Management holds 13.67% of ECAT—13,593,042 shares—costing about $202.1 million, and may lead to talks on governance and buybacks.

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT) is the subject of an updated ownership report by Saba Capital Management and related reporting persons. They report beneficial ownership of 13,593,042 common shares, representing 13.67% of ECAT’s outstanding common shares, based on 99,468,307 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025. Approximately $202,066,266 was paid to acquire these shares, using investor subscription proceeds, capital appreciation and margin borrowings.

The position was acquired for investment because the reporting persons believe the shares are undervalued. They indicate they may engage with ECAT’s management and Board on issues such as governance, capitalization, share buybacks, tenders, liquidation timing, and board nominations, and may buy or sell additional shares or use hedging strategies over time.

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Filing Explained

This Schedule 13D/A updates ownership above 5%: Saba Capital, Saba GP and Boaz Weinstein each report shared voting and disposal power over 13,593,042 ECAT shares, specifying how authority over the disclosed stake is shared among the reporting persons.

Beneficial ownership 13,593,042 common shares Common shares of ECAT beneficially owned by each reporting person
Ownership percentage 13.67% Percentage of ECAT common shares represented by 13,593,042 shares
Shares outstanding baseline 99,468,307 shares ECAT common shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025, from N-CSR
Total cost of acquired shares $202,066,266 Approximate total paid to acquire the reported ECAT common shares
Date of event August 31, 2026 Date of the event requiring this Schedule 13D amendment
Shared voting power 13,593,042 shares Shares over which each reporting person has shared voting power
Shared dispositive power 13,593,042 shares Shares over which each reporting person has shared dispositive power
beneficial owner regulatory
"the beneficial owner of the Common Shares reported herein"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
Schedule 13D regulatory
"The filing of this statement should not be construed as an admission"
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.
margin account borrowings financial
"and margin account borrowings made in the ordinary course of business"
net asset value financial
"trading of the Common Shares at a discount to the Issuer's net asset value"
Net asset value is the total value of an investment fund's assets minus any liabilities, divided by the number of shares or units outstanding. It represents the per-share worth of the fund, similar to how the value of a house is determined by its total worth after debts are subtracted. Investors use it to gauge the true value of their holdings and to compare different investment options.
solicitation of proxies regulatory
"may also propose or take one or more of the actions described ... including the solicitation of proxies"
Solicitation of proxies is the process by which a company or a shareholder asks other shareholders to authorize their votes on corporate matters by signing or submitting a proxy form. Think of it like asking friends to sign a permission slip on your behalf so a decision can be made without everyone attending; it matters to investors because proxy campaigns determine control of the board, approval of major deals or policies, and can signal contested management battles that affect share value and strategy.
open or closed end nature financial
"matters relating to the open or closed end nature of the Issuer"

FAQ

How much of ECAT does Saba Capital currently own according to this Schedule 13D/A?

Saba Capital and related reporting persons report beneficial ownership of 13,593,042 ECAT common shares, representing 13.67% of the outstanding common shares, using a base of 99,468,307 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025 disclosed in ECAT’s N-CSR.

What did Saba Capital pay for its ECAT (symbol ECAT) position?

The reporting persons state that a total of approximately $202,066,266 was paid to acquire the ECAT common shares reported. Funds came from investor subscription proceeds, capital appreciation and ordinary-course margin account borrowings secured by positions in those accounts.

Why does Saba Capital say ECAT (ECAT) shares were acquired?

The ECAT common shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business for investment purposes. The reporting persons state they believe the common shares are undervalued and represent an attractive investment opportunity.

What actions might Saba Capital take with respect to ECAT (ECAT)?

The reporting persons may discuss with ECAT’s management, Board and shareholders matters such as business operations, governance, capitalization, discounts to net asset value, buy-backs, tenders, liquidation timing and may make shareholder proposals or nominate trustees, or change their position size and hedging.

How were Saba Capital’s voting and dispositive powers over ECAT (ECAT) shares reported?

Each reporting person lists 0 shares with sole voting or dispositive power and 13,593,042 shares with shared voting and shared dispositive power, reflecting that voting and disposition of the ECAT common shares are exercised on a shared basis among the reporting persons.

What period of ECAT (ECAT) trading does this amendment reference?

The reporting persons state that transactions in ECAT common shares from the prior amendment filed on August 13, 2026 through August 31, 2026, the event date requiring this amendment, are listed in Schedule A, with all trades effected in the open market.

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09262F100

(CUSIP Number)
Saba Capital Management, L.P.
405 Lexington Avenue, 58th Floor, Attention: Michael D'Angelo
New York, NY, 10174
(212) 542-4635

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
08/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


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).




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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 99,468,307 shares of common stock outstanding as of 12/31/25, as disclosed in the company's N-CSR filed 3/5/26.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 99,468,307 shares of common stock outstanding as of 12/31/25, as disclosed in the company's N-CSR filed 3/5/26.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 99,468,307 shares of common stock outstanding as of 12/31/25, as disclosed in the company's N-CSR filed 3/5/26.


SCHEDULE 13D


Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:General Counsel
Date:09/02/2026
Boaz R. Weinstein
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Authorized Signatory
Date:09/02/2026
Saba Capital Management GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Attorney-in-fact*
Date:09/02/2026
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