Saba Capital holds 21.96% of The New Germany Fund (GF) shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Saba Capital Management, L.P. and affiliates report a significant ownership position in The New Germany Fund, Inc. They disclose beneficial ownership of 3,563,777 common shares, representing 21.96% of the fund’s outstanding common stock.
The percentage is based on 16,231,237.85 shares outstanding as of 5/15/26, as disclosed in the issuer’s DEF 14A. Approximately $35,708,322 was paid to acquire the reported shares, using investor subscription proceeds, related capital appreciation and ordinary-course margin borrowings. All recent trades from 5/28/26 to 6/15/26 were executed in the open market, and the filing lists no specific purpose or special arrangements related to these holdings.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership: 3,563,777 shares
Ownership percentage: 21.96%
Shares outstanding basis: 16,231,237.85 shares
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7 metrics
Beneficial ownership
3,563,777 shares
Common shares of The New Germany Fund, Inc.
Ownership percentage
21.96%
Portion of The New Germany Fund common stock
Shares outstanding basis
16,231,237.85 shares
Common stock outstanding as of 5/15/26 per DEF 14A
Total consideration paid
$35,708,322
Amount paid to acquire reported common shares
Event date
06/15/2026
Date of event requiring Schedule 13D/A filing
Sole voting power
0 shares
Sole voting power reported for each reporting person
Shared voting power
3,563,777 shares
Shared voting power for Saba Capital and related persons
Key Terms
beneficial owner, margin account borrowings, shared voting power, shared dispositive power, +2 more
6 terms
beneficial owner financial
"the 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"
Schedule 13D regulatory
"If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G"
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.
Schedule A regulatory
"The transactions in the Common Shares ... are set forth in Schedule A"
FAQ
What stake does Saba Capital report in The New Germany Fund (GF)?
Saba Capital and related reporting persons disclose beneficial ownership of 3,563,777 common shares of The New Germany Fund, Inc., representing 21.96% of the fund’s outstanding common stock based on 16,231,237.85 shares outstanding as of May 15, 2026.
How is Saba Capital’s 21.96% ownership in GF calculated?
The reported 21.96% ownership is calculated using 16,231,237.85 shares of common stock outstanding as of May 15, 2026, a figure disclosed in The New Germany Fund, Inc.’s DEF 14A filed on May 20, 2026, as referenced by the reporting persons.
Did Saba Capital specify a purpose for its New Germany Fund (GF) holdings?
Under the section titled Purpose of Transaction, the reporting persons state “Not Applicable.” The amendment does not describe any specific plans or proposals regarding The New Germany Fund, Inc. beyond reporting current beneficial ownership information.