Saba Capital boosts NEW GERMANY FUND (NYSE: GF) stake with 140,564-share buy
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Saba Capital Management, L.P., a more than ten percent owner of NEW GERMANY FUND INC, bought 140,564 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction at $10.63 per share. After this purchase, Saba’s indirect holdings increased to 2,809,567 common shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 140,564 shares ($1,494,195)
Net Buy
1 txn
Insider
Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Role
10% Owner
Bought
140,564 shs ($1.49M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 140,564 | $10.63 | $1.49M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 2,809,567 shares (Indirect, -)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Shares purchased: 140,564 shares
Purchase price: $10.63 per share
Total holdings after transaction: 2,809,567 shares
3 metrics
Shares purchased
140,564 shares
Open-market buy of NEW GERMANY FUND INC common stock
Purchase price
$10.63 per share
Price paid in the open-market transaction
Total holdings after transaction
2,809,567 shares
Indirect common stock position following the reported buy
Key Terms
Form 4, open-market purchase, more than ten percent owner, indirect holdings
4 terms
Form 4 regulatory
"The Form 4 shows a non-derivative, open-market purchase transaction"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
open-market purchase financial
"an open-market purchase transaction at $10.63 per share"
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
more than ten percent owner financial
"identifies Saba Capital Management, L.P. as a more than ten percent owner"
indirect holdings financial
"After the recent open-market purchase, Saba Capital indirectly holds 2,809,567 shares"
FAQ
What insider transaction did Saba Capital report for GF?
Saba Capital Management, L.P. reported buying 140,564 shares of NEW GERMANY FUND INC common stock. The open-market purchase was executed at a price of $10.63 per share, increasing Saba’s indirect ownership stake in the fund.
Was the GF insider transaction a purchase or sale by Saba Capital?
The transaction was a purchase. Saba Capital Management, L.P. executed an open-market buy of 140,564 NEW GERMANY FUND INC common shares at $10.63 each, adding to its previously reported indirect holdings.
What type of security did Saba Capital trade in NEW GERMANY FUND (GF)?
Saba Capital Management, L.P. traded NEW GERMANY FUND INC Common Stock. The Form 4 shows a non-derivative, open-market purchase transaction, rather than options or other derivative securities, at a reported price of $10.63 per share.
Is Saba Capital a major owner of NEW GERMANY FUND (GF)?
Yes. The Form 4 identifies Saba Capital Management, L.P. as a more than ten percent owner of NEW GERMANY FUND INC. Its indirect holdings total 2,809,567 common shares after the latest open-market purchase reported.