Form 4: Saba Capital Sells Shares in Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


Saba Capital Management, a 10% owner of Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust, disposed of 31,052 shares of common stock at a price of $10.87 per share on September 19, 2024.

Summary

  • On September 19, 2024, Saba Capital Management, L.P. sold 31,052 shares of Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust (CEV) common stock.
  • The transaction was executed at a price of $10.87 per share.
  • Following the transaction, Saba Capital Management, L.P. indirectly beneficially owns 851,625 shares of CEV.
  • Boaz Weinstein, also listed as a reporting person, is associated with Saba Capital Management.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral sentiment as it's a standard disclosure of share disposal. The size of the disposal is relatively small compared to the total holdings.

Industry Context

This filing reflects changes in ownership of a closed-end fund, Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust. Such filings are common and provide transparency into the investment activities of major shareholders.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The disposal of shares by a major shareholder like Saba Capital could potentially create short-term selling pressure on the stock.

Key Dates

DateDescription
09/19/2024Date of transaction: Saba Capital Management disposed of 31,052 shares of CEV.
09/23/2024Date of signature for the Form 4 filing by Zachary Gindes and Boaz Weinstein.

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