SCHEDULE: Saba Capital Amends Stake in Income & Opportunities Fund II
Beneficial Ownership Amendment
Saba Capital Management, L.P. and affiliates filed an Amendment No. 32 to their Schedule 13D, reporting a decrease in their beneficial ownership of Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II to 7.9%.
Summary
- This filing is Amendment No. 32 to Schedule 13D, jointly filed by Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC, and Boaz R. Weinstein (collectively, the "Reporting Persons").
- The filing pertains to Common Shares, no par value, of Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II.
- Saba Capital Management, L.P. beneficially owns 2,190,835 shares, representing 7.9% of the class.
- Boaz R. Weinstein beneficially owns 2,239,179 shares, representing 8.08% of the class.
- Saba Capital Management GP, LLC beneficially owns 2,190,968 shares, representing 7.91% of the class.
- The percentages are calculated based on 27,716,010 shares of common stock outstanding as disclosed in the company's 144 filing on September 23, 2025.
- Approximately $29,914,834 was paid to acquire the Common Shares reported.
- Transactions within the past sixty days include multiple open market sales and a significant pro-rata distribution in-kind for no consideration on November 28, 2025.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing is a factual disclosure of changes in beneficial ownership and transactions, which are neutral in tone. The reported sales and in-kind distribution represent a reduction in stake by the reporting persons, which could be interpreted differently by investors.
Negatives
- The Reporting Persons engaged in multiple open market sales of Common Shares between September 29, 2025, and October 10, 2025, reducing their stake.
- A substantial pro-rata distribution in-kind of 417,851 shares occurred on November 28, 2025, for no consideration, further reducing the Reporting Persons' beneficial ownership.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
NA
Related Party Transactions
- A pro-rata distribution in-kind of 417,851 shares occurred on November 28, 2025, for no consideration, which represents a non-market transaction by the Reporting Persons.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders may observe a reduction in the beneficial ownership stake held by Saba Capital and its affiliates, which could influence market sentiment regarding the issuer.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 11/16/2015 | Date of power of attorney for signatory. |
| 12/28/2015 | Date of original Schedule 13G filing by Reporting Persons. |
| 09/23/2025 | Date of company's 144 filing disclosing 27,716,010 shares outstanding. |
| 09/29/2025 | Sale of 7,446 Common Shares at $9.10. |
| 10/01/2025 | Sale of 2,400 Common Shares at $9.09. |
| 10/09/2025 | Sale of 16,775 Common Shares at $9.04. |
| 10/10/2025 | Sale of 1,808 Common Shares at $9.02. |
| 11/28/2025 | Date of event requiring filing; Pro-rata distribution in-kind of 417,851 shares for no consideration. |
| 12/02/2025 | Signature date for the Schedule 13D/A filing. |
Keywords
Saba Capital, Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II, Schedule 13D, beneficial ownership, investment fund, common shares, SEC filing, divestment
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