Saba Capital files lawsuit against ASA Gold and Precious Metals
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 21 2025
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Lawsuit Filed Against ASA Gold and Board Members: Saba Capital, the largest shareholder of ASA Gold and Precious Metals, has filed a lawsuit against ASA and its board members for readopting an unlawful shareholder rights plan previously deemed illegal by a court ruling.
Concerns Over Board Governance: Boaz Weinstein criticized the board's actions as prioritizing self-preservation over shareholder interests, highlighting attempts to circumvent accountability and calling for changes to ensure better governance and fiduciary responsibility.
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About ASA
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited is a non-diversified, closed-end investment company. The Company's investment objective is long-term capital appreciation primarily through investing in companies engaged in the exploration for, development of projects or mining of precious metals and minerals. The Company invests approximately 80% of its total assets in common shares or securities convertible into common shares of companies engaged, directly or indirectly, in the exploration, mining or processing of gold, silver, platinum, diamonds or other precious minerals; held as bullion or other direct forms of gold, silver, platinum or other precious minerals; in instruments representing interests in gold, silver, platinum or other precious minerals, and/or in securities of investment companies, including exchange traded funds, or other securities. The Company’s investment adviser is Merk Investments LLC.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
