Activist Saba Capital Reaches Standstill Agreement, Fund to Repurchase 25% of Shares

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Activist investor Saba Capital Management has entered into a standstill agreement with Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund, leading to a tender offer for 25% of the Fund's shares and the withdrawal of Saba's trustee nomination.

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• Standstill Agreement Reached

  Saba Capital Management, L.P. entered into a standstill agreement with Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund and its investment adviser on April 17, 2026, resolving a potential activist campaign.

• 25% Tender Offer Initiated

  The Fund agreed to commence a cash tender offer to repurchase 25% of its outstanding common shares at a price equal to 99% of the Fund's net asset value per share.

• Activist Withdraws Nomination

  Saba Capital withdrew its notice of intent to nominate an independent trustee for election at the Fund's 2026 annual meeting of shareholders.

• Voting and Purchase Restrictions

  Under the agreement, Saba Capital will vote its shares in accordance with the Board's recommendations on certain matters and will not purchase additional Fund securities until the tender offer payment date.

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This Schedule 13D/A formally discloses the comprehensive agreement between activist investor Saba Capital Management and Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund. The agreement resolves a potential proxy contest and includes a significant cash tender offer for 25% of the Fund's outstanding shares at 99% of net asset value. This provides substantial liquidity to shareholders and removes uncertainty associated with activist pressure, which is generally viewed positively. Saba Capital has also agreed to a standstill and withdrawn its trustee nomination, signaling a de-escalation of the activist campaign.