BRW.NYSESaba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund

DEF: Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund Annual Meeting Proxy

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Proxy Statement 8 July 2026 4:51 PM

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Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund is holding its annual shareholder meeting on August 14, 2026, to elect four nominees to its Board of Trustees.

Summary

The Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund (BRW) is holding its annual shareholder meeting on August 14, 2026, via audio teleconference.
Shareholders are asked to vote on the election of four nominees to the Board of Trustees.
The Board of Trustees recommends a FOR vote for all four nominees.
The record date for determining eligible voters is July 6, 2026.
Voting can be done via Internet, telephone, mail, or virtually at the meeting.
The Fund's investment adviser is Saba Capital Management, L.P., which manages approximately $6.1 billion in assets as of June 1, 2026.
Ernst & Young LLP has been selected as the independent auditor for the current fiscal year.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a neutral filing, primarily administrative in nature, focused on routine corporate governance and trustee elections rather than significant financial performance or strategic shifts.

Positives

The Board of Trustees is recommending the election of four experienced nominees with diverse expertise in finance, credit markets, investment management, accounting, governance, and operations.
The nominees have demonstrated commitment to independent oversight and protecting shareholder interests.
Continuity of experienced oversight is deemed to be in the best interests of shareholders.
The Fund has a functioning Audit Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, with independent trustees serving on them.
The Fund and its adviser have adopted codes of ethics to govern personal trading activities and prohibit fraud.
Reporting persons have complied with Section 16(a) and Section 30(h) filing requirements for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025.

Negatives

No Trustees attended the Funds last annual meeting held on June 20, 2025.
Andrew Kellerman, Chairman of the Board, is an 'interested person' due to his affiliation with the investment adviser, Saba Capital.

Risks

Investment risks, valuation risks, operational risks, reputational risks, regulatory risks, risks related to potential legislative changes, risks of conflicts of interest affecting affiliates, and cybersecurity risks are identified as primary risks confronting the Fund.
The Fund's charter documents and bylaws may contain provisions that could have an anti-takeover effect.
Shareholders must obtain a legal proxy from their nominee/record holder, which may take several days, to vote at the meeting if shares are held in street name.

Future Outlook

The filing does not contain specific forward-looking financial guidance. The primary focus is on the upcoming annual meeting and the election of trustees.

Management Comments

The Board recommends that shareholders vote FOR the election of each of the Nominees.
Your vote is important regardless of the number of shares you own.
Please take a few minutes to read the Proxy Statement and cast your vote to avoid added costs and possible adjournments.
It is important that your shares be represented at the Annual Meeting.
We appreciate your participation and prompt response in this matter and thank you for your continued support.

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that this filing is typical for a closed-end investment fund preparing for its annual shareholder meeting, focusing on governance and trustee elections. The involvement of Saba Capital, a known player in closed-end fund management, suggests a focus on shareholder engagement and board composition within this specific market segment.

Management Changes

Role	Previous Person	New Person	Effective Date	Reason
Trustee	Thomas Bumbolow			No longer a member of the Board and not a nominee for election.

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Nominee Election	Shareholders are asked to elect four nominees to the Board of Trustees.	August 14, 2026	Ensures continuity and experienced oversight of the Fund's operations and strategy.
Board Composition	The Board consists of four members, three of whom are Independent Trustees. Andrew Kellerman, an interested trustee, serves as Chairperson.		Balances independent oversight with management's perspective, though the interested chairperson may raise governance considerations.
Audit Committee	The Audit Committee consists of three Independent Trustees, two of whom are designated as Audit Committee Financial Experts.		Strengthens financial oversight and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements.
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee	The committee evaluates candidates for Board membership, considering qualifications and independence, and reviews shareholder recommendations.		Formalizes the process for board nominations and ensures consideration of shareholder input.
Risk Oversight	The Board oversees risk management directly and through its committees, identifying key risks including investment, operational, and cybersecurity risks.		Demonstrates a structured approach to identifying and managing potential threats to the Fund.

Legal Proceedings

No Nominee is a party adverse to the Fund or any of its affiliates in any material pending legal proceeding.

Related Party Transactions

Andrew Kellerman, an Interested Trustee, is a Partner, President, and Head of Business Development and Investor Relations at Saba Capital Management, L.P., the Fund's investment adviser. He does not receive compensation from the Fund for his Trustee role.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: The election of trustees directly impacts shareholder representation and oversight of the Fund's management and strategy. Prompt voting is encouraged to ensure a quorum and efficient meeting process.
Employees: No direct impact mentioned.
Customers: No direct impact mentioned.
Suppliers: No direct impact mentioned.
Creditors: No direct impact mentioned.

Next Steps

Shareholders are urged to complete, date, and sign the enclosed Proxy Ballot and return it promptly.
Shareholders can also authorize their proxy by telephone or through the Internet.
The Annual Meeting will be held on August 14, 2026, via audio teleconference.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2024-10-31	Fiscal year end for which fees paid to EY are reported.
2025-10-31	Fiscal year end for which fees paid to EY are reported and for which the Board held 4 meetings.
2025-12-17	Date the Audit Committee held a telephonic meeting to review and discuss the Funds audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025.
2026-03-31	Date as of which the dollar value of equity securities of the Fund held by each Trustee and Officer is reported.
2026-06-10	Date the Fund disclosed in its Preliminary Proxy Statement that GAMCO Asset Management Inc. submitted a request to nominate a nominee.
2026-07-06	Record Date for determining shareholders entitled to receive notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting.
2026-07-08	Date of the Proxy Statement and Notice of Annual Meeting.
2026-07-10	Anticipated date for mailing of the Notice, Proxy Statement, and Proxy Ballot to shareholders.
2026-08-12	Deadline for shareholders to submit registration requests to participate in the Annual Meeting.
2026-08-13	Deadline to authorize a proxy via the Internet or by Telephone.
2026-08-14	Date of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
2027-01-01	Anticipated deadline for shareholder proposals for the 2027 Annual Meeting (120 days prior to the first anniversary of the 2026 proxy statement mailing).

Recommendation

hold

This filing is a routine proxy statement for an annual meeting focused on trustee elections. It does not contain new financial performance data, strategic shifts, or significant operational updates that would warrant a buy or sell recommendation. The focus is on corporate governance, and the proposed nominees appear qualified, with the board recommending a 'FOR' vote. Therefore, a 'hold' recommendation is appropriate, pending further information on the Fund's performance and strategy.

Keywords

Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund, Proxy Statement, Annual Meeting, Board of Trustees, Shareholder Vote, Investment Company, Closed-End Fund, BRW, Corporate Governance, SEC Filing

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