[SCHEDULE 13D/A] Neuberger Berman Municipal Fund Inc. SEC Filing
Saba Capital Management, L.P., its GP and founder Boaz R. Weinstein filed Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13D on Neuberger Berman Municipal Fund Inc. (NYSE: NBH). As of 31 Jul 2025 the reporting persons beneficially own 1,602,250 common shares, equal to 5.41 % of the fund’s 29.6 M shares outstanding. All voting and dispositive power is shared; none is held solely.
The position was accumulated for roughly $14.99 million, funded by investor capital and ordinary-course margin borrowings. The filing amends Items 3, 5 and 7 to update source of funds, ownership data and transaction detail (full trade list in Exhibit 3, Schedule A). No criminal or civil proceedings involve the filers, and there are no sole economic beneficiaries beyond the advised funds and accounts.
Event date triggering the amendment is 31 Jul 2025; the statement was signed on 4 Aug 2025 by General Counsel Michael D’Angelo. Crossing the 5 % threshold obligates public disclosure and may position Saba—known for closed-end fund activism—to engage with NBH’s board regarding discount management or other value-enhancing actions.
- Saba Capital and affiliates now hold 1.60 M NBH shares (5.41 %), triggering 13D status and signaling potential activist engagement.
- Approximately $14.99 M invested, demonstrating meaningful financial commitment without disclosing leverage concerns.
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Saba’s 5.4 % stake makes it a reportable, potentially activist holder, mildly positive for NBH discount narrative.
Saba Capital has moved above the 5 % line in NBH, a municipal closed-end fund that often trades at a double-digit discount to NAV. While the absolute investment ($15 M) is modest, Saba’s track record shows it frequently pressures fund boards to tender shares or convert to open-end structures. The amendment updates ownership rather than announcing new action, yet the market typically prices in some probability of future activism once Saba files a 13D. No leverage or legal issues are disclosed, and voting/dispositive power is shared across the funds, suggesting coordinated intent. Given the limited size but noteworthy sponsor, I view the filing as incrementally positive.
TL;DR: Routine 13D update; governance implications hinge on any follow-up proposals, not disclosed here.
The amendment satisfies statutory reporting after additional share purchases. There are no new governance demands, settlement terms or board nominations within the document. Risk profile remains unchanged: Saba’s funds share control; no single individual holds dispositive authority. Absence of litigation or regulatory findings is reaffirmed. Impact for now is neutral; future filings will determine materiality.