Activist Investor Saba Capital Nominates Board Candidate for Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund

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Activist investor Saba Capital, holding a 7.36% stake, has formally nominated an independent trustee candidate to the Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund board, signaling a potential proxy contest.

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• Activist Board Nomination

  Saba Capital Management, L.P. has nominated Paul Kazarian as an independent trustee candidate for election to the Board of Trustees at the 2026 annual meeting.

• Significant Stake Maintained

  Saba Capital continues to beneficially own 1,305,586 shares, representing 7.36% of the outstanding common stock.

• Investment Value

  The aggregate amount paid to acquire the reported shares was approximately $7.53 million.

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This Schedule 13D/A filing reveals that Saba Capital Management, L.P., a known activist investor, has formally nominated Paul Kazarian as an independent trustee candidate for election to the Board of Voya Emerging Markets High Dividend Equity Fund. Saba Capital currently holds a 7.36% stake in the company, acquired for approximately $7.53 million. The nomination of a board candidate indicates Saba Capital's intent to exert influence over the company's governance and strategic direction, potentially leading to a proxy fight at the upcoming annual meeting. This development suggests increased pressure on the current management and board to address shareholder concerns or consider strategic changes.