[SCHEDULE 13G/A] SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND, INC. SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership in Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (SPE) 2.75% Convertible Preferred C. Kovitz reports 1,216,712.22 shares, representing 47.9% of this class.

The firm has sole voting power and sole dispositive power over 1,216,712.22 shares, with no shared power disclosed. The filing cites that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control. The date of the reportable event is October 31, 2024.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 3)

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND, INC.

(Name of Issuer)

2.75% CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED C

(Title of Class of Securities)

84741T401

(CUSIP Number)

10/31/2024

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 84741T401

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,216,712.22
6	Shared Voting Power
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,216,712.22
8	Shared Dispositive Power

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,216,712.22

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

47.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND, INC.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: C/O US BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC, C/O US BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, 53202.
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 10 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2600, Chicago, IL 60606
(c)	Citizenship: DELAWARE
(d)	Title of class of securities: 2.75% CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED C
(e)	CUSIP No.: 84741T401
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 1216712.22
(b)	Percent of class: 47.9 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1216712.22
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1216712.22
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC

Signature:	Jeremy Wilson
Name/Title:	Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	11/06/2025

FAQ

What did Kovitz report about SPE in this Schedule 13G/A?

Kovitz reported beneficial ownership of SPE’s 2.75% Convertible Preferred C, totaling 1,216,712.22 shares or 47.9% of the class.

What class and CUSIP are covered in this filing for SPE?

The filing covers 2.75% Convertible Preferred C with CUSIP 84741T401.

How much voting and dispositive power did Kovitz report?

Kovitz reported sole voting power and sole dispositive power over 1,216,712.22 shares; no shared power.

What percentage of the class does Kovitz’s position represent?

Kovitz reported 47.9% of the 2.75% Convertible Preferred C class.

When was the reportable event for this ownership position?

The date of the event was October 31, 2024.

Under what capacity is Kovitz filing?

Kovitz is classified as an Investment Adviser (IA).

Did Kovitz indicate any intent to influence control of SPE?

No. The certification states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course, not to change or influence control.