Saba Capital Management Increases Stake in New Germany Fund with $1.57M Share Purchase

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Activist investor Saba Capital Management, a 10% owner, reported an additional $1.57 million in open market purchases of New Germany Fund Inc. shares, continuing its accumulation strategy.

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• Significant Open Market Purchases

  Saba Capital Management, a 10% owner, acquired 130,617 shares for a total of $1,565,573 through two open market transactions on February 17 and 18, 2026.

• Continued Accumulation

  These purchases follow a pattern of accumulation by Saba Capital, contributing to the increased beneficial ownership reported in their Schedule 13D/A on February 18, 2026, where they disclosed a stake of 15%.

• Activist Investor Conviction

  The substantial investment, representing a notable portion of the company's market cap, indicates strong conviction from the activist investor.

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This Form 4 details specific open market purchases by Saba Capital Management, totaling over $1.5 million, which contributed to the increased beneficial ownership previously reported in their Schedule 13D/A on February 18, 2026. The continued accumulation by this activist 10% owner, representing a substantial portion of the company's market capitalization, signals strong conviction in New Germany Fund Inc. and reinforces Saba Capital's activist stance. Investors should monitor further actions by Saba Capital, as their increased stake could lead to more assertive engagement with management.