---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001398344-26-011264"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ASA"
cik: "0001230869"
company_name: "ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd"
filed_at: "2026-06-25T21:02:38+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-25T21:04:12.160201+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# ASA appoints Paul Kazarian President and PEO; internal management while evaluating external options

## Summary
- Paul Kazarian appointed President and Principal Executive Officer; Axel Merk and Peter Maletis cease as officers.
- Investment Committee formed (Kazarian, Desai, Neilinger) to manage portfolio during interim period.
- Saba Capital Management retained for admin/compliance/trade execution; no compensation, only out-of-pocket reimbursement.
- Special Committee continues evaluating potential external management arrangements; further updates expected.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001398344-26-011264
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ASA
- cik: 0001230869
- company_name: ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd
- filed_at: 2026-06-25T21:02:38+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1230869/000139834426011264/0001398344-26-011264-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1230869/000139834426011264/fp0099580-1_8kixbrl.htm

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