Saba exits JEQ stake: 13D/A Amendment reports 0% ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Saba Capital Management filed Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13D for ABRDN Japan Equity Fund (JEQ), stating that it beneficially owns 0 Common Shares, representing 0% of the class, as of the event date 10/13/2025. The amendment updates Items 5 and 7. The filing lists no sole or shared voting or dispositive power for Saba Capital, Saba Capital Management GP, LLC, or Boaz R. Weinstein.

The filing notes that transactions in the Common Shares from 9/17/2025 through 10/13/2025 were executed in the open market, as detailed in Schedule A incorporated by reference. Funds and accounts advised by Saba Capital have the right to receive dividends and sales proceeds from the Common Shares.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 7)

ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Shares, $0.01 par value

(Title of Class of Securities)

00306J109

(CUSIP Number)

Saba Capital Management, L.P.
405 Lexington Avenue, 58th Floor, Attention: Michael D'Angelo
New York, NY, 10174
(212) 542-4635

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

10/13/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

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

CUSIP No. 00306J109

1

Name of reporting person

Saba Capital Management, L.P.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

0.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

0 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN, IA

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 00306J109

1

Name of reporting person

Boaz R. Weinstein

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

NEW YORK

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

0.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

0 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 00306J109

1

Name of reporting person

Saba Capital Management GP, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

0.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

0 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

SCHEDULE 13D

Item 1.	Security and Issuer
(a)	Title of Class of Securities: Common Shares, $0.01 par value
(b)	Name of Issuer: ABRDN JAPAN EQUITY FUND, INC.
(c)	Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices: 1900 Market Street, Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA , 19103.
Item 1 Comment: This Amendment No. 7 amends Items 5 and 7.
Item 2.	Identity and Background
(a)	This Schedule 13D/A is being jointly filed by: (i) Saba Capital Management, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Saba Capital"); (ii) Saba Capital Management GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Saba GP"); and (iii) Mr. Boaz R. Weinstein ("Mr. Weinstein"), (together, the "Reporting Persons"). Any disclosures herein with respect to persons other than the Reporting Persons are made on information and belief after making inquiry to the appropriate party. The filing of this statement should not be construed as an admission that any Reporting Person is, for the purposes of Sections 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the beneficial owner of the Common Shares reported herein.
(b)	The address of the business office of each of the Reporting Persons is 405 Lexington Avenue, 58th Floor, New York, New York 10174.
(c)	The principal business of: (i) Saba Capital is to serve as investment manager to private and public investment funds and/or accounts, (ii) Saba GP is to serve as general partner of the Saba Capital and other affiliated entities, and (iii) Mr. Weinstein, an individual, is managing member of the general partner of Saba Capital and other affiliated entities.
(d)	The Reporting Persons have not, during the last five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).
(e)	The Reporting Persons have not, during the last five years, been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and, as a result of such proceeding, was, or is subject to, a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, Federal or State securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.
(f)	Saba Capital is organized as a limited partnership under the laws of the State of Delaware. Saba GP is organized as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Delaware. Mr. Weinstein is a citizen of the United States.
Item 5.	Interest in Securities of the Issuer
(a)	See the Reporting Persons section of this Schedule 13D/A for the aggregate number of Common Shares and percentages of the Common Shares beneficially owned by each of the Reporting Persons.
(b)	See the Reporting Persons section of this Schedule 13D/A for the number of Common Shares as to which each Reporting Person has the sole or shared power to vote or direct the vote and sole or shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition.
(c)	The transactions in the Common Shares effected from the filing of the Schedule 13D/A on 9/17/25 to 10/13/25, the date of the event which required filing of this Schedule 13D/A, which were all in the open market, are set forth in Schedule A, and are incorporated herein by reference.
(d)	The funds and accounts advised by Saba Capital have the right to receive the dividends and proceeds of sales from the Common Shares.
(e)	Oct-13-2025
Item 7.	Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
	Exhibit 8 - Schedule A

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.

Saba Capital Management, L.P.

Signature:	/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:	General Counsel
Date:	10/15/2025

Boaz R. Weinstein

Signature:	/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	10/15/2025

Saba Capital Management GP, LLC

Signature:	/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:	Attorney-in-fact*
Date:	10/15/2025

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 did Saba Capital disclose in the JEQ Schedule 13D/A?

It reported beneficial ownership of 0 Common Shares, or 0% of ABRDN Japan Equity Fund, with no voting or dispositive power.

What is the event date for this ownership change in JEQ?

The date of the event requiring the filing is 10/13/2025.

Which items were amended in this 13D/A for JEQ?

Items 5 and 7 were amended.

Who are the reporting persons in this filing for JEQ?

Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC, and Boaz R. Weinstein.

What were the methods of transaction cited?

The filing states all transactions from 9/17/2025 to 10/13/2025 were open-market trades listed in Schedule A.

What is the source of funds noted for the reporting persons?

The source of funds is listed as OO.

Do Saba-related funds retain rights to proceeds or dividends?

Yes. Funds and accounts advised by Saba Capital have the right to receive dividends and sales proceeds from the Common Shares.