[SCHEDULE 13G/A] Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. SEC Filing
Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC reports beneficial ownership of 1,439,321.49 common shares of Special Opportunities Fund, Inc., representing 13.6% of the class. The filing states Kovitz has sole voting and sole dispositive power over all reported shares, and certifies the position is held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control. The disclosure appears as an Amendment No. 2 to a Schedule 13G, identifying the issuer and CUSIP and providing Kovitz’s principal address and Delaware organization status.
- Disclosed a material stake: ownership of 1,439,321.49 shares representing 13.6% of the class
- Sole voting and dispositive power over the reported shares, indicating direct control of voting and disposition for the position
- Certification that the shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not to change or influence control
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: A 13.6% stake is material and signals meaningful ownership, potentially affecting supply of free float and investor attention.
Kovitz reports 1,439,321.49 shares with sole voting and sole dispositive power, which confirms direct control over voting decisions for this block. The filing follows Schedule 13G formatting and includes a certification that the position is held in the ordinary course and not intended to influence control. For investors, a disclosed >5% holder is a notable ownership concentration that can affect liquidity and shareholder dynamics.
TL;DR: This is a formal ownership disclosure; it documents significant ownership but contains no governance actions or proposals.
The amendment provides identification, address, and classification details and explicitly notes the position is not held to influence control. From a governance perspective, the filing informs other shareholders and the board of a substantial holder but does not indicate coordination, group status, or a plan to change governance. The disclosure is compliant and routine when crossing the 5% threshold.