Saba boosts stake in BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation (NYSE: ECAT)
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Saba Capital Management and related reporting persons have updated their Schedule 13D/A on BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust. They report beneficial ownership of 21,379,945 common shares, representing 21.49% of the fund’s common shares based on 99,468,307 shares outstanding as of 12/31/25.
According to the filing, approximately $317,821,841 was paid in total to acquire these shares, funded by investor subscriptions, capital appreciation and ordinary-course margin borrowings. All trades since the prior amendment on 3/18/26 through 4/24/26 were executed in the open market, with details listed in Schedule A.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership: 21,379,945 shares
Ownership percentage: 21.49%
Shares outstanding: 99,468,307 shares
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6 metrics
Beneficial ownership
21,379,945 shares
Common shares beneficially owned by reporting persons
Ownership percentage
21.49%
Percent of ECAT common shares outstanding as of 12/31/25
Shares outstanding
99,468,307 shares
ECAT common shares outstanding as of 12/31/25 per N-CSR
Total cost of position
$317,821,841
Approximate total paid to acquire reported ECAT shares
Sole voting power
0 shares
Shares over which reporting persons have sole voting power
Shared voting power
21,379,945 shares
Shares over which reporting persons have shared voting power
Key Terms
Schedule 13D/A, beneficial owner, margin account borrowings, dispositive power, +1 more
5 terms
Schedule 13D/A regulatory
"This Amendment No. 32 amends Items 3, 5, and 7."
A Schedule 13D/A is an amended disclosure filed with regulators by an investor who already reported owning more than 5% of a company’s shares and needs to update their original filing. Think of it as a public status update that tells markets whether the investor’s ownership, plans, or source of funds have changed; such updates matter because they can signal a push for control, major strategic moves, or increased pressure on management, which can affect stock prices.
beneficial owner financial
"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.
margin account borrowings financial
"and margin account borrowings made in the ordinary course of business."
dispositive power financial
"sole or shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition."
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
N-CSR regulatory
"as disclosed in the company's N-CSR filed 3/5/26."
FAQ
What stake does Saba Capital report in BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT)?
Saba Capital and affiliated reporting persons report beneficial ownership of 21,379,945 common shares, equal to 21.49% of ECAT’s outstanding common shares, calculated using 99,468,307 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025, from the issuer’s N-CSR.
How much has Saba Capital paid to acquire its ECAT position?
The filing states Saba-related funds paid a total of approximately $317,821,841 to acquire the ECAT common shares reported. The funds came from investor subscription proceeds, capital appreciation, and ordinary-course margin borrowings secured by securities held in margin accounts.
Who are the reporting persons on this ECAT Schedule 13D/A filing?
The joint filers are Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC, and Boaz R. Weinstein. Saba Capital acts as investment manager to funds and accounts, Saba GP is its general partner, and Mr. Weinstein is managing member of Saba Capital’s general partner.
Were Saba Capital’s recent ECAT trades open-market transactions?
Yes. The Schedule 13D/A states that all transactions in ECAT common shares from the prior amendment on March 18, 2026 through April 24, 2026, the event date for this filing, were effected in the open market, with specific trades listed in Schedule A.