Saba reports 7.3% General American Investors (GAM) stake in Schedule 13D/A
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Saba Capital Management and related parties report a significant stake in General American Investors Company, Inc. on an amended Schedule 13D. The group beneficially owns 1,751,470 common shares, representing 7.3% of the company’s 23,986,608 shares outstanding as of 2/18/26.
The filing, Amendment No. 4, updates ownership details and related items. Saba’s funds and accounts paid approximately $92,509,089 in total to acquire these shares, largely through investor subscription proceeds, capital appreciation, and ordinary-course margin borrowings.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership: 1,751,470 shares
Ownership percentage: 7.3%
Shares outstanding: 23,986,608 shares
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6 metrics
Beneficial ownership
1,751,470 shares
Common shares of General American Investors reported by Saba group
Ownership percentage
7.3%
Percent of General American Investors common shares outstanding
Shares outstanding
23,986,608 shares
General American Investors common stock outstanding as of 2/18/26
Total consideration paid
$92,509,089
Approximate amount paid to acquire the reported common shares
Amendment number
Amendment No. 4
Latest amendment to the Schedule 13D for this position
Event date
06/25/2026
Date of event requiring the amended Schedule 13D filing
Key Terms
Schedule 13D/A, beneficial owner, shared voting power, shared dispositive power, +2 more
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Schedule 13D/A regulatory
"Item 1 Comment: This Amendment No. 4 amends Items 3, 5, and 7."
A Schedule 13D/A is an amended disclosure filed with regulators by an investor who already reported owning more than 5% of a company’s shares and needs to update their original filing. Think of it as a public status update that tells markets whether the investor’s ownership, plans, or source of funds have changed; such updates matter because they can signal a push for control, major strategic moves, or increased pressure on management, which can affect stock prices.
beneficial owner financial
"beneficial owner of the Common Shares reported herein."
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
margin account borrowings financial
"and margin account borrowings made in the ordinary course of business."
subscription proceeds financial
"Funds for the purchase of the Common Shares were derived from the subscription proceeds from investors"
FAQ
What stake does Saba Capital report in General American Investors (GAM)?
Saba Capital and related reporting persons disclose beneficial ownership of 1,751,470 common shares of General American Investors, equal to 7.3% of the company’s outstanding stock. This percentage is based on 23,986,608 shares outstanding as of February 18, 2026.
Who are the reporting persons in the GAM Schedule 13D/A filing?
The Schedule 13D/A is jointly filed by Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC, and Boaz R. Weinstein. Saba Capital acts as investment manager, Saba GP as general partner, and Mr. Weinstein is the managing member of Saba Capital’s general partner.
What is the purpose of this Amendment No. 4 to Saba’s GAM Schedule 13D?
The amendment states that it revises Items 3, 5, and 7 of the prior Schedule 13D. It updates details on funding sources, the reporting persons’ beneficial ownership, recent open-market transactions, and references an exhibit listing those trades in Schedule A.