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Saba boosts BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation (NYSE: ECAT) stake to 24.84%

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Saba Capital Management and affiliates report a significant ownership position in BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust. They disclose beneficial ownership of 24,673,318 common shares, representing 24.84% of the fund’s outstanding shares, based on 99,345,793 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2025.

The filing, Amendment No. 27 to a Schedule 13D, is jointly made by Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC, and Boaz R. Weinstein. All reported shares are held with shared voting and dispositive power through funds and accounts advised by Saba Capital.

Saba states that approximately $366,779,210 was paid to acquire these shares, using investor subscription proceeds, capital appreciation and margin borrowings in the ordinary course, with all recent trades executed in the open market. The amendment specifically updates information on funding, ownership details and the transaction schedule.

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Insights

Saba now controls 24.84% of ECAT, signaling a major holder position but no stated new agenda.

The filing shows Saba Capital and related entities beneficially own 24,673,318 common shares of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust, or 24.84% of shares outstanding as of June 30, 2025. All voting and dispositive powers are reported as shared across the reporting persons.

Roughly $366,779,210 was paid to acquire these shares, funded by investor subscriptions, capital appreciation and ordinary-course margin borrowings. The amendment updates ownership and transaction details but states the purpose of transaction as not applicable, so no explicit new strategic or governance objective is disclosed here.

The disclosure that all recent trades were executed in the open market from the prior amendment date through February 4, 2026 indicates ongoing accumulation or adjustment via market purchases. Future company communications and subsequent ownership filings may provide more clarity on any intentions associated with this sizable position.






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 99,345,793 shares of common stock outstanding as of 6/30/25, as disclosed in the company's N-CSRS filed 9/4/25.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 99,345,793 shares of common stock outstanding as of 6/30/25, as disclosed in the company's N-CSRS filed 9/4/25.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 99,345,793 shares of common stock outstanding as of 6/30/25, as disclosed in the company's N-CSRS filed 9/4/25.


SCHEDULE 13D


Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:General Counsel
Date:02/05/2026
Boaz R. Weinstein
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Authorized Signatory
Date:02/05/2026
Saba Capital Management GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Attorney-in-fact*
Date:02/05/2026
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 stake in BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (ECAT) does Saba Capital report?

Saba Capital and affiliated reporting persons disclose beneficial ownership of 24,673,318 common shares of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust, representing 24.84% of outstanding shares, based on 99,345,793 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2025, per the issuer’s N-CSRS filing.

How much did Saba Capital pay to acquire its ECAT common shares position?

The reporting persons state they paid a total of approximately $366,779,210 to acquire the ECAT common shares reported in this Schedule 13D/A amendment. Funding came from investor subscription proceeds, capital appreciation on those investments, and ordinary-course margin borrowings secured by positions in the margin accounts.

Who are the reporting persons in the ECAT Schedule 13D/A Amendment No. 27?

The amendment is jointly filed by Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC, and individual reporting person Boaz R. Weinstein. They collectively refer to themselves as the reporting persons and disclaim that the filing should be construed as an admission of beneficial ownership for purposes of Section 13.

What voting and dispositive powers does Saba report over ECAT shares?

Each reporting person lists zero sole voting and dispositive power, and shared voting and shared dispositive power over 24,673,318 ECAT common shares. These powers are exercised through funds and accounts advised by Saba Capital, which also have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds.

How were recent ECAT trades by Saba Capital executed according to the filing?

The filing explains that all transactions in ECAT common shares from the prior amendment dated January 22, 2026, through February 4, 2026, were executed in the open market. Specific trade details for this period are included in Schedule A, which is incorporated by reference as an exhibit.

What does Amendment No. 27 to Saba’s ECAT Schedule 13D change?

Amendment No. 27 specifically updates Items 3, 5, and 7. These sections address the source and amount of funds used to acquire ECAT shares, the reporting persons’ current beneficial ownership and related powers, and the exhibit list, including Schedule A with recent transaction details.
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