SCHEDULE 13G/A: Karpus Management Discloses 1.45% Stake in Oxford Lane Capital Corp. Preferred Shares

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Beneficial Ownership Report


Karpus Management, Inc. has filed an amended Schedule 13G, reporting a beneficial ownership of 1.45% of Oxford Lane Capital Corp.'s Preferred shares as of March 31, 2025.

Summary

  • Karpus Management, Inc., operating as Karpus Investment Management, has filed an Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13G regarding its beneficial ownership in Oxford Lane Capital Corp.
  • The filing indicates that Karpus Management, Inc. beneficially owns 222,338.00 shares of Oxford Lane Capital Corp.'s Preferred stock.
  • This aggregate amount represents 1.45% of the class of securities.
  • Karpus Management, Inc. holds sole voting power and sole dispositive power over all 222,338.00 shares.
  • The shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of Oxford Lane Capital Corp.
  • Karpus Management, Inc. is a registered investment adviser controlled by City of London Investment Group plc (CLIG), but maintains effective informational barriers, preventing attribution of beneficial ownership to CLIG.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a factual, routine regulatory filing disclosing beneficial ownership. It contains no forward-looking statements, performance metrics, or strategic updates that would indicate a positive or negative sentiment.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This Schedule 13G filing is a routine disclosure by an institutional investor, Karpus Management, Inc., detailing its passive ownership stake in Oxford Lane Capital Corp. Preferred shares. Such filings provide transparency into significant ownership positions, which is crucial for market participants to understand the shareholder base of publicly traded companies. As an investment adviser, Karpus Management's holding reflects a portfolio allocation decision rather than an active attempt to influence corporate control, which is typical for Schedule 13G filers under Rule 13d-1(b).

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional holder's passive stake in the company's preferred shares.
  • Investors: Offers insight into the institutional ownership structure of Oxford Lane Capital Corp.

Key Dates

DateDescription
03/31/2025Date of event which requires filing of this statement (beneficial ownership calculation date).
05/14/2025Date the Schedule 13G Amendment No. 3 was signed by Karpus Management, Inc.

Keywords

SEC filing, Schedule 13G, beneficial ownership, Karpus Management, Oxford Lane Capital Corp., preferred shares, investment adviser, institutional ownership, equity stake

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