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Saba builds 5.15% stake in Japan Smaller Cap Fund (NYSE: JOF)

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

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Saba Capital Management and affiliates filed an amended Schedule 13D reporting a significant position in Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. They report beneficial ownership of 1,459,643 common shares, representing 5.15% of the outstanding common stock, based on 28,333,893 shares outstanding as of 9/26/25. All voting and dispositive power over these shares is shared among the reporting persons, with no sole voting or dispositive authority.

The filing states that approximately $11,926,432 was paid to acquire the reported shares. Funds came from investor subscription proceeds, capital appreciation, and ordinary-course margin borrowings. The reporting persons describe their principal businesses as investment management and related general partner activities, and they list recent open-market transactions in a separate Schedule A referenced in the amendment.

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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




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 28,333,893 shares of common stock outstanding as of 9/26/25, as disclosed in the company's DEF 14A filed 10/14/25.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 28,333,893 shares of common stock outstanding as of 9/26/25, as disclosed in the company's DEF 14A filed 10/14/25.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 28,333,893 shares of common stock outstanding as of 9/26/25, as disclosed in the company's DEF 14A filed 10/14/25.


SCHEDULE 13D


Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:General Counsel
Date:01/15/2026
Boaz R. Weinstein
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Authorized Signatory
Date:01/15/2026
Saba Capital Management GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Attorney-in-fact*
Date:01/15/2026
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 stake in Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF) did Saba report?

The filing reports that Saba Capital Management and related reporting persons beneficially own 1,459,643 common shares of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc., representing 5.15% of the outstanding common stock based on 28,333,893 shares outstanding as of 9/26/25.

Who are the reporting persons in this Schedule 13D/A for JOF?

The reporting persons are Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC, and Boaz R. Weinstein. They are collectively referred to as the Reporting Persons and share voting and dispositive power over the reported common shares.

How much did Saba Capital pay for its JOF shares?

The amendment states that a total of approximately $11,926,432 was paid to acquire the common shares of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. reported in the filing.

What is the source of funds used by Saba to buy JOF shares?

Funds for purchasing the JOF common shares came from subscription proceeds from investors, capital appreciation, and margin account borrowings made in the ordinary course of business, with positions in those margin accounts pledged as collateral.

What voting and dispositive power does Saba have over JOF shares?

Each reporting person reports 0 shares with sole voting or sole dispositive power and 1,459,643 shares with shared voting and shared dispositive power, meaning the authority over these shares is held jointly rather than individually.

Does the Saba Schedule 13D/A for JOF state a specific purpose of transaction?

Under the Purpose of Transaction section, the filing states "Not Applicable", and it does not describe a specific corporate or strategic purpose for the acquisition of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. shares.

Who receives dividends and sale proceeds from Saba’s JOF holdings?

The filing states that the funds and accounts advised by Saba Capital have the right to receive dividends and proceeds of sales from the common shares of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc.
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