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    Saba plan to overhaul UK investment trusts rejected by two more funds

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    Posted on January 8, 2025

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    Last updated: January 27, 2026

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    Two UK investment trusts managed by Janus Henderson oppose Saba Capital's board overhaul proposal, urging shareholders to reject it due to potential risks.

    UK Investment Trusts Dismiss Saba's Overhaul Proposal

    (Reuters) - Two British investment trusts run by Janus Henderson have called on investors to reject a proposal by Saba Capital Management to replace their entire boards, a change they said would effectively cede control to the U.S. activist investor.

    Saba Capital Management, run by prominent investor Boaz Weinstein, said last month it was trying to overhaul the boards of seven UK investment trusts over performances it described as ranging from "underwhelming" to "disastrous".

    In a statement on Wednesday, Wendy Colquhoun, chairman of one of the two trusts, Henderson Opportunities Trust plc, said Saba's resolutions carried "significant uncertainty and risk".

    The trust is currently offering shareholders the choice of a full cash exit at net asset value, or the option to roll over into an open-ended fund managed by Janus Henderson Investors.

    "Saba is attempting to take control of the company with no assurances as to what will happen to shareholders' investments," she said.

    "The board's message to shareholders is clear: please exercise your vote and don't let Saba take unnecessary risks with your money."

    The European Smaller Companies Trust, another Janus Henderson-managed fund targeted by Saba, also called on Wednesday for shareholders to reject the proposal, with its Chairman James Williams in a statement calling Saba's motives "self-serving".

    Saba did not immediately comment on Wednesday's releases by the two investment trusts.

    The other trusts it is targeting include Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust, CQS Natural Resources Growth & Income, Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust, Herald Investment Trust and Keystone Positive Change.

    Keystone on Monday also hit back at the activist and said they were "appalled by Saba's actions and conduct".

    In a statement supplied to Reuters in response, Saba said it had a successful track record in closed-end activism that has provided "liquidity, low fees and better management to deliver long-term value for all shareholders".

    (Reporting by Yamini Kalia in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala, Sinead Cruise and Jan Harvey)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Two Janus Henderson trusts oppose Saba's board overhaul.
    • •Saba aims to replace boards of seven UK trusts.
    • •Henderson Opportunities Trust offers cash exit or rollover.
    • •European Smaller Companies Trust also rejects Saba's plan.
    • •Saba claims successful track record in closed-end activism.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Saba plan to overhaul UK investment trusts rejected by two more funds

    1What is the main topic?

    The article discusses the rejection of Saba Capital's proposal to overhaul the boards of UK investment trusts managed by Janus Henderson.

    2Why are the trusts opposing Saba's proposal?

    The trusts believe Saba's proposal poses significant risks and uncertainty for shareholders.

    3Who is Saba Capital Management?

    Saba Capital Management is a U.S. activist investment firm led by Boaz Weinstein.

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