1607 Capital discloses 7.75% New Germany Fund (GF) ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

New Germany Fund, Inc. received an amended ownership report from 1607 Capital Partners, LLC, which disclosed beneficial ownership of 1,253,570 shares of common stock as of 12/31/2025. This represents 7.75% of the fund’s outstanding common shares.

1607 Capital reported sole voting and dispositive power over all 1,253,570 shares and no shared voting or dispositive power. The firm certified that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of New Germany Fund.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 19)

New Germany Fund, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

644465106

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 644465106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

1607 Capital Partners, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,253,570.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,253,570.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,253,570.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.75 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: New Germany Fund, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 875 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: 1607 Capital Partners, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 13 S. 13th Street, Suite 400, Richmond, Virginia 23219
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware, United States
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
(e)	CUSIP No.: 644465106
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 1,253,570
(b)	Percent of class: 7.75%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,253,570
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,253,570
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

1607 Capital Partners, LLC

Signature:	Kevin Rutherford
Name/Title:	Kevin Rutherford | Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	02/13/2026

FAQ

What stake in New Germany Fund, Inc. (GF) does 1607 Capital Partners report?

1607 Capital Partners reports beneficial ownership of 1,253,570 shares of New Germany Fund common stock, representing 7.75% of the class. This level of ownership requires a Schedule 13G/A filing under SEC rules for significant shareholders.

What type of securities in New Germany Fund (GF) are covered in this Schedule 13G/A?

The filing covers common stock of New Germany Fund, Inc. with a par value of $0.001 per share and CUSIP 644465106. These are the fund’s primary equity securities that trade in the market and determine voting power.

Does 1607 Capital Partners have sole or shared voting power over its GF shares?

1607 Capital Partners reports sole voting power over 1,253,570 shares and no shared voting power. It also has sole dispositive power over the same number of shares, meaning it alone decides how these shares are voted and disposed of.

Is 1607 Capital Partners seeking to influence control of New Germany Fund (GF)?

The firm certifies the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence control of New Germany Fund. It also states they are not held as part of any control-related transaction or group arrangement.

When was the ownership position in New Germany Fund (GF) reported as of?

The Schedule 13G/A reports 1607 Capital Partners’ beneficial ownership position as of 12/31/2025. This date is the event date triggering the filing requirement and reflects the ownership snapshot used for the 7.75% calculation.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A filing for 1607 Capital Partners regarding GF?

The filing was signed by Kevin Rutherford, identified as Chief Compliance Officer of 1607 Capital Partners, LLC. The signature section certifies that the information in the statement is true, complete, and correct to the best of his knowledge.