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[SCHEDULE 13D/A] BLACKROCK MUNIYIELD PENNSYLVANIA QUALITY FUND SEC Filing

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Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Schedule 13D/A Amendment No. 20 highlights

  • Reporting persons: Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC and Mr. Boaz R. Weinstein jointly filed the amendment.
  • Issuer: BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund (ticker MPA), common shares, $0.10 par value.
  • Current stake: 1,008,506 common shares, representing 7.79 % of the fund’s 12,949,630 outstanding shares (as of 19-May-2025).
  • Voting & dispositive power: All shares are held with shared voting and dispositive power; none are held with sole power.
  • Capital deployed: Approximately $11.37 million in aggregate purchase cost, financed through investor subscriptions, capital appreciation and ordinary-course margin borrowings.
  • Items amended: Items 3 (Source of Funds), 5 (Interest in Securities) and 7 (Exhibits).
  • Intentions: Item 4 (Purpose of Transaction) is marked “Not Applicable,” indicating no specific strategic plans were disclosed.
  • Filing date & trigger: Event date 08-Jul-2025; amendment filed 09-Jul-2025.

The filing confirms that the Saba group now owns a near-8 % position in MPA, giving it meaningful influence over shareholder votes. However, the amendment contains no stated activist agenda or corporate action proposals. Investors should monitor future filings for any change in purpose or stake size.

Positive
  • Substantial 7.79 % ownership provides an influential shareholder that may advocate for value-enhancing measures.
  • Transparent cost disclosure (~$11.37 million) offers investors clarity on the scale of capital committed.
Negative
  • No declared purpose or strategy (Item 4 ‘Not Applicable’) leaves uncertainty about future intentions.
  • Use of margin financing introduces leverage risk, though exact amounts are unspecified.

Insights

TL;DR – Saba discloses 7.79 % stake in MPA; no activism stated.

Saba Capital and affiliates report ownership of just over one million MPA shares, costing roughly $11.4 million. The position equals 7.79 % of the closed-end fund, placing Saba among its largest holders. Because all voting and dispositive power is shared, the stake can be deployed cohesively should the group decide to pursue board or policy changes. The absence of any stated purpose keeps the filing neutral from a valuation perspective, but concentrated external ownership can tighten the share float and raise trading interest. Impact rating: neutral until further disclosures.

TL;DR – Significant outside holder increases governance optionality.

A near-8 % holding gives Saba the ability to influence proxy matters, especially in a closed-end fund where turnout is often low. While Item 4 lists no plans, the amended filing signals continued accumulation (Amendment No. 20) and could precede future engagement over discount management or distribution policy. For now, the disclosure alone neither helps nor harms existing shareholders, but it elevates the likelihood of governance initiatives. I classify the immediate impact as neutral.






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 12,949,630 shares of common stock outstanding as of 5/19/25, as disclosed in the company's DEF 14A filed 5/22/25.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 12,949,630 shares of common stock outstanding as of 5/19/25, as disclosed in the company's DEF 14A filed 5/22/25.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 12,949,630 shares of common stock outstanding as of 5/19/25, as disclosed in the company's DEF 14A filed 5/22/25.


SCHEDULE 13D


Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:General Counsel
Date:07/09/2025
Boaz R. Weinstein
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Authorized Signatory
Date:07/09/2025
Saba Capital Management GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Attorney-in-fact*
Date:07/09/2025
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 BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund (MPA) shares does Saba Capital own?

Saba and its affiliates report beneficial ownership of 1,008,506 common shares, or 7.79 % of outstanding shares.

What is the cost basis disclosed for the MPA position?

The filing states that approximately $11,373,391 was paid in total to acquire the reported shares.

Does the Schedule 13D/A indicate any activist plans by Saba Capital?

No. Item 4 (Purpose of Transaction) is marked “Not Applicable,” so no specific plans were disclosed.

What voting power does Saba Capital have over MPA shares?

The group holds shared voting and dispositive power over all 1,008,506 shares; there is no sole power.

When was the triggering event for this amendment?

The event requiring the amendment occurred on 08-Jul-2025, with the filing signed on 09-Jul-2025.

How was the purchase of MPA shares financed?

Funds came from investor subscriptions, capital appreciation and ordinary-course margin borrowings.
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