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Saba Files Schedule 13D/A Reporting 1.50M MHN Shares; Funding and Voting Rights Disclosed

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Saba Capital Management, Saba GP and Boaz R. Weinstein report joint beneficial ownership of 1,496,582 common shares of BlackRock MuniHoldings New York Quality Fund, Inc., representing 4.95% of the outstanding common stock based on 30,241,637 shares. The Schedule 13D/A (Amendment No. 7) amends Items 3, 5 and 7 and states the shares were acquired in the open market for approximately $15,114,602, funded from investor subscription proceeds, capital appreciation and margin borrowings. The filing discloses shared voting and dispositive power over the reported shares and notes the right of Saba-advised funds to receive dividends and sale proceeds from these shares.

Positive

  • Clear disclosure of aggregate beneficial ownership: 1,496,582 shares representing 4.95% of class
  • Transaction funding and consideration disclosed: approximately $15,114,602 paid for the shares
  • Open-market acquisition method documented and incorporated by reference to Schedule A

Negative

  • Position sits just below 5%, limiting certain thresholds of mandatory treatment or categorization
  • Use of margin borrowings for purchases is disclosed but precise margin allocation to these shares is indeterminate

Insights

TL;DR: Reporting persons disclose a meaningful, sub-5% open-market stake and full funding details, filed as an amendment.

The filing documents a 4.95% beneficial position totaling 1,496,582 shares and confirms acquisitions were made in the open market through managed accounts, with approximately $15.1 million paid. The disclosure clarifies shared voting and dispositive power and that Saba-advised funds are entitled to dividends and sale proceeds. Because the reported percentage falls just below 5%, it triggers heightened disclosure without crossing the commonly monitored 5% threshold for certain investor categorizations.

TL;DR: Amendment provides transparent ownership and control details useful for governance and proxy considerations.

The Schedule 13D/A updates Items 3, 5 and 7 to show joint reporting by Saba entities and Mr. Weinstein, including shared voting/dispositive rights. The filing and accompanying Schedule A (referenced) provide an audit trail of open-market transactions, supporting board and shareholder visibility into potential activist or influence capacity, even though the stake remains under 5%.






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 30,241,637 shares of common stock outstanding as of 8/18/25, as disclosed in the company's DEF 14A filed 9/8/25.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 30,241,637 shares of common stock outstanding as of 8/18/25, as disclosed in the company's DEF 14A filed 9/8/25.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 30,241,637 shares of common stock outstanding as of 8/18/25, as disclosed in the company's DEF 14A filed 9/8/25.


SCHEDULE 13D


Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Chief Operating Officer
Date:09/08/2025
Boaz R. Weinstein
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Authorized Signatory
Date:09/08/2025
Saba Capital Management GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Attorney-in-fact*
Date:09/08/2025
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

How many MHN shares do Saba Capital and affiliates report owning?

They report beneficial ownership of 1,496,582 shares, equal to 4.95% of outstanding common stock.

What was the total cost to acquire the reported MHN shares?

The filing states approximately $15,114,602 was paid to acquire the shares.

How were the MHN shares acquired by the reporting persons?

All transactions were effected in the open market and are set forth in Schedule A referenced in the filing.

Do Saba-advised funds have economic rights to the reported MHN shares?

Yes, the funds and accounts advised by Saba Capital have the right to receive dividends and proceeds of sales from the shares.

What entities are joint filers on this Schedule 13D/A for MHN?

The joint filers are Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC, and Boaz R. Weinstein.
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