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Saba Capital holds 12.66% of BlackRock ECAT

Saba-related entities report a 12.66% beneficial stake in ECAT, with shared voting and dispositive power over 12.6 million common shares acquired for about $187 million.

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

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BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT) is the subject of an amended Schedule 13D (Amendment No. 40) reporting that funds and accounts advised by Saba Capital Management, L.P. beneficially own 12,588,023 common shares, representing 12.66% of ECAT’s common shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026.

Saba Capital, Saba Capital Management GP, LLC and Boaz R. Weinstein report shared voting and dispositive power over all of these shares and no sole power. Approximately $187,126,237 was paid to acquire the reported position, funded by investor subscription proceeds, capital appreciation and ordinary-course margin borrowings. This amendment updates Items 3, 5 and 7 and incorporates recent open‑market transactions in Schedule A.

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Beneficially owned shares 12,588,023 shares Common shares of ECAT beneficially owned by each reporting person
Beneficial ownership percentage 12.66% Portion of ECAT common shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026
Shares outstanding baseline 99,468,307 shares ECAT common stock outstanding as of June 30, 2026 from N-CSRS
Total consideration paid $187,126,237 Approximate amount paid to acquire the reported ECAT common shares
Shared voting power 12,588,023 shares Shares over which each reporting person has shared voting power
Shared dispositive power 12,588,023 shares Shares over which each reporting person has shared dispositive power
Amendment number 40 This is Amendment No. 40 to the Schedule 13D on ECAT
Event date September 18, 2026 Date of the event requiring this Schedule 13D amendment
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.
shared voting power regulatory
"Shared Voting Power 12,588,023.00"
Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.
shared dispositive power regulatory
"Shared Dispositive Power 12,588,023.00"
margin account borrowings financial
"and margin account borrowings made in the ordinary course of business"
Schedule 13D regulatory
"previously filed a statement on Schedule 13D to report the acquisition"
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.
N-CSRS regulatory
"as disclosed in the company's N-CSRS filed 9/3/26"

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What percentage of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT) does Saba Capital report owning?

Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC and Boaz R. Weinstein report beneficial ownership of 12.66% of ECAT’s common shares, based on 99,468,307 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026, as disclosed in the company’s N‑CSRS filed September 3, 2026.

How many ECAT shares are beneficially owned by the Saba reporting group?

The reporting group beneficially owns 12,588,023 ECAT common shares. Each of Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC and Boaz R. Weinstein reports the same aggregate amount, with shared voting and shared dispositive power over these shares and no sole power.

What is the source of funds for Saba’s investment in ECAT (symbol ECAT)?

The purchase of ECAT common shares was funded by subscription proceeds from investors, the capital appreciation on those investments, and margin account borrowings made in the ordinary course of business, with securities in the margin accounts pledged as collateral for any debit balances.

Do the Saba reporting persons have sole or shared voting power over ECAT shares?

Each reporting person discloses 0 shares with sole voting or dispositive power and 12,588,023 shares with shared voting power and shared dispositive power. Voting and disposition authority is therefore reported on a shared basis across the reporting group.

What period of ECAT trading activity is referenced in this Amendment No. 40?

The reporting persons state that transactions in ECAT common shares from the prior amendment filed on September 2, 2026 through September 18, 2026, the date of the event requiring this amendment, are listed in Schedule A, and that all such trades were 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)
09/18/2026

(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 6/30/26, as disclosed in the company's N-CSRS filed 9/3/26.


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 6/30/26, as disclosed in the company's N-CSRS filed 9/3/26.


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 6/30/26, as disclosed in the company's N-CSRS filed 9/3/26.


SCHEDULE 13D


Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:General Counsel
Date:09/21/2026
Boaz R. Weinstein
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Authorized Signatory
Date:09/21/2026
Saba Capital Management GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Attorney-in-fact*
Date:09/21/2026
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

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