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[Form 4] NEW GERMANY FUND Inc Insider Trading Activity

Filing Impact
(Neutral)
Filing Sentiment
(Positive)
Form Type
4
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Form 4 alert for New Germany Fund (GF): On 07/18/2025, 10% owner Saba Capital Management, L.P., led by Boaz Weinstein, purchased 9,796 GF common shares at $12.01 each (transaction code P). After the trade, Saba now indirectly holds 1,948,185 shares of the closed-end fund. No derivative transactions were reported. Filing lists both Saba Capital and Weinstein as reporting persons and confirms their >10% ownership status.

The purchase modestly increases an already large position and may signal continued confidence in GF’s NAV discount-to-price thesis often pursued by activist investors like Saba.

Avviso Form 4 per New Germany Fund (GF): Il 18/07/2025, il detentore del 10% Saba Capital Management, L.P., guidato da Boaz Weinstein, ha acquistato 9.796 azioni ordinarie GF al prezzo di $12,01 ciascuna (codice transazione P). Dopo l'operazione, Saba detiene indirettamente 1.948.185 azioni del fondo chiuso. Non sono state segnalate transazioni derivati. Il deposito include sia Saba Capital che Weinstein come persone che effettuano la segnalazione e conferma il loro status di possessori di oltre il 10%.

L'acquisto aumenta moderatamente una posizione già consistente e potrebbe indicare una continua fiducia nella tesi del GF sullo sconto tra NAV e prezzo, spesso perseguita da investitori attivisti come Saba.

Alerta de Formulario 4 para New Germany Fund (GF): El 18/07/2025, el propietario del 10% Saba Capital Management, L.P., liderado por Boaz Weinstein, compró 9.796 acciones ordinarias de GF a $12,01 cada una (código de transacción P). Tras la operación, Saba posee indirectamente 1.948.185 acciones del fondo cerrado. No se reportaron transacciones con derivados. La presentación incluye tanto a Saba Capital como a Weinstein como personas que reportan y confirma su estatus de propiedad superior al 10%.

La compra incrementa modestamente una posición ya grande y podría señalar una confianza continua en la tesis del descuento del NAV respecto al precio de GF, frecuentemente seguida por inversores activistas como Saba.

New Germany Fund (GF)에 대한 Form 4 알림: 2025년 7월 18일, 10% 지분 보유자인 Saba Capital Management, L.P.가 보아즈 와인스타인이 이끄는 가운데 GF 보통주 9,796주를 주당 $12.01에 매수했습니다(거래 코드 P). 거래 후 Saba는 간접적으로 1,948,185주를 보유하게 되었습니다. 파생상품 거래는 보고되지 않았습니다. 제출 서류에는 Saba Capital과 와인스타인 모두 보고자로 명시되어 있으며, 10% 이상 지분 보유 상태임을 확인합니다.

이번 매수는 이미 큰 지분을 소폭 늘린 것으로, Saba와 같은 행동주의 투자자들이 자주 추구하는 GF의 순자산가치(NAV) 대비 가격 할인론에 대한 지속적인 신뢰를 시사할 수 있습니다.

Alerte Formulaire 4 pour New Germany Fund (GF) : Le 18/07/2025, le détenteur de 10 % Saba Capital Management, L.P., dirigé par Boaz Weinstein, a acheté 9 796 actions ordinaires GF au prix de 12,01 $ chacune (code de transaction P). Après la transaction, Saba détient désormais indirectement 1 948 185 actions du fonds fermé. Aucune transaction sur dérivés n’a été signalée. Le dépôt mentionne à la fois Saba Capital et Weinstein comme personnes déclarantes et confirme leur statut de propriétaires de plus de 10 %.

L’achat augmente modestement une position déjà importante et peut indiquer une confiance continue dans la thèse de la décote entre la valeur liquidative (NAV) et le prix de GF, souvent suivie par des investisseurs activistes comme Saba.

Form 4-Meldung für New Germany Fund (GF): Am 18.07.2025 erwarb der 10%-Eigentümer Saba Capital Management, L.P., unter der Leitung von Boaz Weinstein, 9.796 Stammaktien von GF zum Preis von 12,01 $ pro Aktie (Transaktionscode P). Nach dem Handel hält Saba nun indirekt 1.948.185 Aktien des geschlossenen Fonds. Es wurden keine Derivatgeschäfte gemeldet. Die Meldung listet sowohl Saba Capital als auch Weinstein als meldende Personen auf und bestätigt ihren Besitz von über 10%.

Der Kauf erhöht eine bereits große Position moderat und könnte auf anhaltendes Vertrauen in die NAV-Discount-Preis-These von GF hinweisen, die häufig von aktivistischen Investoren wie Saba verfolgt wird.

Positive
  • 10% owner insider purchase: Saba Capital bought 9,796 GF shares at $12.01, increasing indirect stake to 1.95 M shares, indicating ongoing confidence.
Negative
  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Insider buy by 10% holder—small in size but directionally bullish.

The trade adds only 0.5% to Saba’s existing 1.94 M-share stake, yet insider purchases from a large activist fund usually attract attention. Saba often pressures CEFs to narrow discounts or pursue liquidity events; incremental buying supports the view it still sees upside. Size is immaterial to GF’s float, so immediate price impact should be limited, but sentiment may improve. Overall, positive but not game-changing.

Avviso Form 4 per New Germany Fund (GF): Il 18/07/2025, il detentore del 10% Saba Capital Management, L.P., guidato da Boaz Weinstein, ha acquistato 9.796 azioni ordinarie GF al prezzo di $12,01 ciascuna (codice transazione P). Dopo l'operazione, Saba detiene indirettamente 1.948.185 azioni del fondo chiuso. Non sono state segnalate transazioni derivati. Il deposito include sia Saba Capital che Weinstein come persone che effettuano la segnalazione e conferma il loro status di possessori di oltre il 10%.

L'acquisto aumenta moderatamente una posizione già consistente e potrebbe indicare una continua fiducia nella tesi del GF sullo sconto tra NAV e prezzo, spesso perseguita da investitori attivisti come Saba.

Alerta de Formulario 4 para New Germany Fund (GF): El 18/07/2025, el propietario del 10% Saba Capital Management, L.P., liderado por Boaz Weinstein, compró 9.796 acciones ordinarias de GF a $12,01 cada una (código de transacción P). Tras la operación, Saba posee indirectamente 1.948.185 acciones del fondo cerrado. No se reportaron transacciones con derivados. La presentación incluye tanto a Saba Capital como a Weinstein como personas que reportan y confirma su estatus de propiedad superior al 10%.

La compra incrementa modestamente una posición ya grande y podría señalar una confianza continua en la tesis del descuento del NAV respecto al precio de GF, frecuentemente seguida por inversores activistas como Saba.

New Germany Fund (GF)에 대한 Form 4 알림: 2025년 7월 18일, 10% 지분 보유자인 Saba Capital Management, L.P.가 보아즈 와인스타인이 이끄는 가운데 GF 보통주 9,796주를 주당 $12.01에 매수했습니다(거래 코드 P). 거래 후 Saba는 간접적으로 1,948,185주를 보유하게 되었습니다. 파생상품 거래는 보고되지 않았습니다. 제출 서류에는 Saba Capital과 와인스타인 모두 보고자로 명시되어 있으며, 10% 이상 지분 보유 상태임을 확인합니다.

이번 매수는 이미 큰 지분을 소폭 늘린 것으로, Saba와 같은 행동주의 투자자들이 자주 추구하는 GF의 순자산가치(NAV) 대비 가격 할인론에 대한 지속적인 신뢰를 시사할 수 있습니다.

Alerte Formulaire 4 pour New Germany Fund (GF) : Le 18/07/2025, le détenteur de 10 % Saba Capital Management, L.P., dirigé par Boaz Weinstein, a acheté 9 796 actions ordinaires GF au prix de 12,01 $ chacune (code de transaction P). Après la transaction, Saba détient désormais indirectement 1 948 185 actions du fonds fermé. Aucune transaction sur dérivés n’a été signalée. Le dépôt mentionne à la fois Saba Capital et Weinstein comme personnes déclarantes et confirme leur statut de propriétaires de plus de 10 %.

L’achat augmente modestement une position déjà importante et peut indiquer une confiance continue dans la thèse de la décote entre la valeur liquidative (NAV) et le prix de GF, souvent suivie par des investisseurs activistes comme Saba.

Form 4-Meldung für New Germany Fund (GF): Am 18.07.2025 erwarb der 10%-Eigentümer Saba Capital Management, L.P., unter der Leitung von Boaz Weinstein, 9.796 Stammaktien von GF zum Preis von 12,01 $ pro Aktie (Transaktionscode P). Nach dem Handel hält Saba nun indirekt 1.948.185 Aktien des geschlossenen Fonds. Es wurden keine Derivatgeschäfte gemeldet. Die Meldung listet sowohl Saba Capital als auch Weinstein als meldende Personen auf und bestätigt ihren Besitz von über 10%.

Der Kauf erhöht eine bereits große Position moderat und könnte auf anhaltendes Vertrauen in die NAV-Discount-Preis-These von GF hinweisen, die häufig von aktivistischen Investoren wie Saba verfolgt wird.

SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number: 3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response: 0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Saba Capital Management, L.P.

(Last) (First) (Middle)
405 LEXINGTON AVENUE
58TH FLOOR

(Street)
NEW YORK NY 10174

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NEW GERMANY FUND INC [ GF ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director X 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/18/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
Form filed by One Reporting Person
X Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 07/18/2025 P 9,796 A $12.01 1,948,185 I -
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Saba Capital Management, L.P.

(Last) (First) (Middle)
405 LEXINGTON AVENUE
58TH FLOOR

(Street)
NEW YORK NY 10174

(City) (State) (Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
Director X 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Weinstein Boaz

(Last) (First) (Middle)
405 LEXINGTON AVENUE
58TH FLOOR

(Street)
NEW YORK NY 10174

(City) (State) (Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
Director X 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Explanation of Responses:
Saba Capital Management, L.P. By: Zachary Gindes 07/21/2025
Boaz Weinstein 07/21/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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FAQ

Who bought shares of GF on 07/18/2025?

10% owner Saba Capital Management, L.P. and its founder Boaz Weinstein reported the purchase.

How many GF shares were acquired in the Form 4?

9,796 common shares were purchased.

What price did Saba Capital pay for GF shares?

The shares were bought at $12.01 per share.

What is Saba Capital’s total GF ownership after the transaction?

The fund now beneficially owns 1,948,185 shares indirectly.

Does this filing include derivative transactions?

No derivative securities were reported in Table II.
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