Gabelli group reports 17.37% Telesat Corp (TSAT) stake in 13D/A
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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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Key Figures
Aggregate shares owned: 2,558,988 shares
Ownership percentage: 17.37%
Shares outstanding: 14,730,782 shares
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8 metrics
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
Key Terms
beneficially own, Schedule 13D, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, sole voting power, +2 more
6 terms
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"
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.