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BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation (ECAT) stake at 22.7% held by Saba

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Saba Capital Management, its general partner, and Boaz R. Weinstein report beneficial ownership of 22,595,026 common shares of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust, equal to 22.72% of the fund’s outstanding stock. The percentage is based on 99,468,307 shares outstanding as of 12/31/25. The group states it has shared voting and dispositive power over all reported shares, held through funds and accounts it advises. Approximately $335,884,529 was paid to acquire these shares, funded by investor subscriptions, capital appreciation, and ordinary-course margin borrowings. All recent trades from 2/27/26 to 3/11/26 were executed in the open market, and the funds and accounts advised by Saba Capital are entitled to dividends and sale proceeds. This Amendment No. 30 updates Items 3, 5, and 7 of the prior Schedule 13D.

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Saba Capital now controls 22.72% of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust through open-market purchases.

Saba Capital and related entities disclose beneficial ownership of 22,595,026 common shares of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust, representing 22.72% of shares outstanding as of 12/31/25. They report shared voting and dispositive power over the entire position.

The filing shows about $335,884,529 invested, funded by client subscriptions, capital appreciation, and routine margin borrowings. All recent transactions between 2/27/26 and 3/11/26 occurred in the open market. The funds and accounts advised by Saba Capital receive dividends and sale proceeds from these holdings.

This amendment, the 30th, primarily refreshes ownership levels and funding details in Items 3, 5, and 7. Subsequent company or ownership filings may further clarify any future changes in stake size or intentions.






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)
03/11/2026

(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).






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:03/12/2026
Boaz R. Weinstein
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Authorized Signatory
Date:03/12/2026
Saba Capital Management GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Attorney-in-fact*
Date:03/12/2026
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

FAQ

What did Saba Capital disclose about its stake in BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT)?

Saba Capital Management, its general partner, and Boaz R. Weinstein disclosed beneficial ownership of 22,595,026 common shares of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust, equal to 22.72% of outstanding shares, based on 99,468,307 shares reported outstanding as of December 31, 2025.

How many BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT) shares does Saba Capital own and what percentage is this?

Saba Capital and its related reporting persons beneficially own 22,595,026 common shares of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust. This holding represents 22.72% of the fund’s outstanding common stock, 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?

Saba Capital reports paying a total of approximately $335,884,529 to acquire the BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust common shares it beneficially owns. The funds came from investor subscription proceeds, capital appreciation on those investments, and ordinary-course margin borrowings secured by positions in the margin accounts.

What is the source of funds for Saba Capital’s BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust investment?

The investment was funded by subscription proceeds from investors in Saba-managed funds and accounts, the capital appreciation on those investments, and margin account borrowings made in the ordinary course of business. Positions in the margin accounts serve as collateral for any debit balances that may arise over time.

How were recent ECAT share transactions by Saba Capital executed?

The filing states that all transactions in BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust common shares from the prior amendment filed on February 27, 2026, through March 11, 2026, were executed in the open market. Specific trade details for this period are contained in Schedule A, referenced as Exhibit 17.

Who receives dividends and sale proceeds from Saba Capital’s ECAT holdings?

The funds and accounts advised by Saba Capital have the right to receive dividends and proceeds from any sales of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust common shares. Saba Capital acts as investment manager, with shared voting and dispositive power over the reported shares on behalf of these client vehicles.

What does Amendment No. 30 to Saba Capital’s ECAT Schedule 13D change?

Amendment No. 30 specifically updates Items 3, 5, and 7 of Saba Capital’s Schedule 13D on BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust. It refreshes ownership percentages, funding sources, and exhibit references, reflecting recent open-market purchases and the current 22.72% beneficial ownership stake disclosed by the reporting persons.
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