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ASA Gold adopts limited-duration shareholder rights plan after Saba Capital accumulates ~16.9% stake
ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd
- Board unanimously adopted rights plan effective April 26, 2024, expiring August 23, 2024.
- Trigger at 15% beneficial ownership; Saba Capital grandfathered at ~16.87% but cannot acquire additional 0.25% or more.
- Each right entitles holder to buy one share at $1.00 upon trigger, or exchange on cashless basis for one share.
- Plan designed to prevent creeping control by Saba and protect long-term value for all shareholders.
- Rights distribution record date is May 9, 2024; rights initially trade with common shares.