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Gabelli group reports 17.37% Telesat Corp (TSAT) stake in 13D/A

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gabelli-affiliated investment entities filed Amendment No. 20 to a Schedule 13D on Telesat Corp, reporting a combined beneficial ownership of 2,558,988 Class A common and Class B variable voting shares, or 17.37% of the 14,730,782 shares outstanding as reported in Telesat’s latest Form 20-F.

The holdings are spread across multiple entities, including GAMCO Asset Management Inc. with 1,713,548 shares (11.63%) and Gabelli Funds, LLC-managed funds with 714,129 shares (4.85%), with most entities having sole voting and dispositive power over their positions. The group is using the long-form Schedule 13D to support regular communications with Telesat’s management while remaining compliant with Exchange Act reporting rules.

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Aggregate shares owned 2,558,988 shares Total Telesat shares beneficially owned by reporting persons
Ownership percentage 17.37% Portion of 14,730,782 Telesat shares outstanding
Shares outstanding 14,730,782 shares Telesat shares outstanding per most recent Form 20-F
GAMCO stake 1,713,548 shares (11.63%) Beneficial ownership reported by GAMCO Asset Management Inc.
Gabelli Funds stake 714,129 shares (4.85%) Shares held by funds advised by Gabelli Funds, LLC
Largest single sale price $36.3100 per share GAMCO sale of 55,000 shares on 3/31/2026
Recent high sale price $43.2100 per share GAMCO sale of 200 shares on 3/18/2026
AC position 11,100 shares (0.08%) Associated Capital Group, Inc. beneficial ownership
beneficially own financial
"The aggregate number of Securities to which this relates is 2,558,988 shares, representing 17.37%..."
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
Schedule 13D regulatory
"The Reporting Persons file the long form pursuant to Section 13d-1 of the Securities Exchange Act..."
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.
Investment Advisers Act of 1940 regulatory
"GAMCO, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GBL, is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940..."
A U.S. federal law that sets rules for people and firms who give investment advice, requiring them to register with regulators, be honest about conflicts, keep records, and follow basic standards of care. It matters to investors because those rules act like licensing and consumer protections — similar to having safety standards for a mechanic — helping ensure advisers act in clients’ financial interests and reducing the risk of fraud or misuse of funds.
sole voting power financial
"Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: Sole Voting Power 1,200.00"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
dispositive power financial
"Sole Dispositive Power 1,713,548.00"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
proxy voting committee financial
"the Proxy Voting Committee of each Fund shall respectively vote that Funds shares"





879512309

(CUSIP Number)
DAVID GOLDMAN
191 MASON STREET,
GREENWICH, CT, 06830
914-921-5000

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


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).




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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL
Signature:PETER D. GOLDSTEIN
Name/Title:CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
Date:04/02/2026
GABELLI FUNDS LLC
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:GENERAL COUNSEL
Date:04/02/2026
GAMCO Asset Management Inc.
Signature:DOUGLAS R. JAMIESON
Name/Title:PRESIDENT
Date:04/02/2026
GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.
Signature:DOUGLAS R. JAMIESON
Name/Title:PRESIDENT
Date:04/02/2026
GABELLI FOUNDATION, INC.
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
Date:04/02/2026
MJG ASSOCIATES, INC.
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
Date:04/02/2026
GGCP, INC.
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
Date:04/02/2026
Associated Capital Group, Inc.
Signature:PETER D. GOLDSTEIN
Name/Title:CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
Date:04/02/2026
GABELLI MARIO J
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
Date:04/02/2026

FAQ

What ownership stake in Telesat Corp (TSAT) do Gabelli-affiliated entities report?

Gabelli-affiliated entities report beneficial ownership of 2,558,988 Telesat Corp shares, equal to 17.37% of the 14,730,782 shares outstanding cited from Telesat’s latest Form 20-F. This makes them a significant shareholder group with notable influence potential.

Why did the Gabelli group file a long-form Schedule 13D for Telesat Corp (TSAT)?

They chose the long-form Schedule 13D under Section 13d-1 even though they may qualify for the shorter Schedule 13G. The filing states this approach supports regular communications with Telesat’s management while staying compliant with Exchange Act reporting obligations.

How are Telesat Corp (TSAT) shares allocated among key Gabelli entities?

Reported holdings include GAMCO with 1,713,548 shares (11.63%), Gabelli Funds-managed funds with 714,129 shares (4.85%), Gabelli Foundation with 50,000 shares (0.34%), GCIA with 42,211 shares (0.29%), and several smaller positions across AC, GGCP, MJG Associates and Mario Gabelli personally.

Did Gabelli-affiliated entities recently trade Telesat Corp (TSAT) shares?

Yes. The filing lists multiple trades in the prior 60 days, including GAMCO sales such as 55,000 shares at $36.3100 on 3/31/2026 and other smaller buys and sells between approximately $23.96 and $43.21 per share, plus sales by Associated Capital and MJG Associates.

Who controls voting and disposition of the reported Telesat Corp (TSAT) shares?

Most reporting entities have sole voting and dispositive power over their Telesat shares, acting for their own accounts or clients. Exceptions include limited non-voting shares at GAMCO and situations where fund proxy voting committees may exercise voting authority under specified circumstances.