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Saba Capital (GF) lifts New Germany Fund stake with 73,863-share open-market buy

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Saba Capital Management, L.P., a ten percent owner of New Germany Fund Inc (GF), reported two open-market purchases of the fund’s shares. On April 1, it bought 57,955 shares at $10.54 per share, followed by 15,908 shares at $10.49 per share on April 2. After these indirect purchases, Saba Capital’s total reported holdings in New Germany Fund increased to 2,669,003 shares.

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Saba Capital increased its indirect stake in New Germany Fund through routine open-market buying.

Saba Capital Management, L.P., a ten percent owner, executed two open-market purchases totaling 73,863 New Germany Fund shares at prices between $10.49 and $10.54. These are straightforward common share purchases, not option exercises or complex derivatives.

The filing shows Saba’s reported holdings rising to 2,669,003 shares after the latest trade, indicating a larger indirect position in the fund. There is no reference to trading plans or derivatives, so this update mainly reflects incremental accumulation rather than structural changes in ownership arrangements.

Insider Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Role 10% Owner
Bought 73,863 shs ($778K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase New Germany Fund (GF) 15,908 $10.49 $167K
Purchase New Germany Fund (GF) 57,955 $10.54 $611K
Holdings After Transaction: New Germany Fund (GF) — 2,669,003 shares (Indirect, _)
Footnotes (1)
Shares purchased April 1 57,955 shares Open-market purchase at $10.54 per share
Shares purchased April 2 15,908 shares Open-market purchase at $10.49 per share
Total shares bought 73,863 shares Net buying across two transactions
Holdings after latest trade 2,669,003 shares Indirect ownership reported after April 2 purchase
Price per share April 1 $10.54/share Open-market purchase of 57,955 shares
Price per share April 2 $10.49/share Open-market purchase of 15,908 shares
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action":"open-market purchase""
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.
ten percent owner regulatory
""is_ten_percent_owner": 1"
indirect ownership financial
""ownership_type": "indirect""
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
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.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Saba Capital Management, L.P.

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

(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10174

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NEW GERMANY FUND INC [ GF ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/02/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
New Germany Fund (GF)04/01/2026P57,955A$10.542,653,095I_
New Germany Fund (GF)04/02/2026P15,908A$10.492,669,003I_
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
Saba Capital Management L.P. By: David Han04/03/2026
Boaz Weinstein04/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider activity did Saba Capital report for New Germany Fund (GF)?

Saba Capital reported two open-market purchases of New Germany Fund shares. It bought 57,955 shares at $10.54 on April 1 and 15,908 shares at $10.49 on April 2, increasing its indirect holdings in the fund.

How many New Germany Fund (GF) shares did Saba Capital buy in total?

Across the two transactions, Saba Capital bought 73,863 shares of New Germany Fund. The purchases were classified as open-market transactions, indicating standard buying activity rather than option exercises or other derivative-related events.

What is Saba Capital’s total reported ownership in New Germany Fund (GF) after these trades?

After the latest purchase on April 2, Saba Capital’s total reported indirect holdings in New Germany Fund rose to 2,669,003 shares. This figure reflects its position as disclosed in the Form 4 and confirms its status as a ten percent owner.

Were Saba Capital’s New Germany Fund (GF) purchases direct or indirect holdings?

The Form 4 classifies Saba Capital’s ownership as indirect, using the code “I.” This means the New Germany Fund shares are held through an entity or structure associated with Saba rather than directly in its own name.

What prices did Saba Capital pay for New Germany Fund (GF) shares?

Saba Capital’s open-market purchases were executed at $10.54 per share for 57,955 shares and $10.49 per share for 15,908 shares. These transaction prices indicate the levels at which the fund’s shares traded during those specific days.