ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm invests in the public equity markets across the globe. It primarily invests in stocks of companies engaged in the exploration, mining or processing of gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, or other precious minerals. It also invests in exchange traded funds. The firm employs fundamental analysis with a bottom-up approach to create its portfolios. The firm obtains external research to complement its in-house research. ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited was founded in 1958 and is based in San Mateo, California with an additional office in Buffalo, New York.
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Follows Court's March 28th Ruling that ASA's Poison Pill Violates the Investment Company Act of 1940 Urges Court to Intervene to Enforce Ruling and Invalidate ASA's March 31st Poison Pill Calls for Chair Mary Joan Hoene, Director William Donovan and Former Directors Axel Merk and Bruce Hanson to Return the Millions of Dollars in Shareholders' Capital They Wasted on Entrenching Themselves Saba Capital Management, L.P. (together with certain of its affiliates, "Saba"), the largest common shareholder of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (NYSE:ASA) ("ASA" or the "Fund"), today announced that it has filed a motion with the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
Designed to Ensure that All Shareholders Have a Voice in Deciding the Company's Future The Rights Plan Committee (the "Committee") of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited ("ASA" or the "Company") (NYSE:ASA) has unanimously adopted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan ("Rights Plan") to protect the interests of the Company and all of its shareholders. The Rights Plan will expire at the close of business on July 29, 2025 or upon the certification of the election of a new Board at the Company's next shareholder meeting, whichever occurs first. The Rights Plan was adopted in response to the recent and ongoing efforts of Saba Capital Management, LP
Rights Plan Adopted on December 20, 2024 is Deemed Rescinded The Litigation Committee (the "Committee") of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited ("ASA" or the "Company") (NYSE:ASA) announced that the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York granted a motion for summary judgment in litigation over the Company's limited-duration shareholder rights plans. In its March 28, 2025 ruling, the court held that the Company's shareholder rights plan adopted on December 20, 2024 (the "December 2024 Rights Plan") must be rescinded as it violated a requirement under the Investment Company Act of 1940 that rights plans must expire within 12
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (the "Company") (NYSE:ASA) announced today that it has declared a distribution of $0.03 per common share of the Company payable on May 14, 2025, to shareholders of record of the Company's common shares as of the close of business on May 5, 2025. This distribution represents a $0.01 per common share increase as compared to last year. The Company has paid periodic distributions on an uninterrupted basis since 1959. The Company is a non-diversified, closed-end fund that seeks long-term capital appreciation primarily through investing in companies engaged in the exploration for, development of projects in, or mining of precious metals and minerals. It is a
Designed to Prevent Creeping Control and Protect Long-Term Value for All Shareholders The Rights Plan Committee (the "Committee") of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited ("ASA" or the "Company") (NYSE:ASA) has unanimously adopted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan ("Rights Plan") to protect the interests of the Company and all of its shareholders. The current rights plan will expire at the close of business on December 20, 2024. The terms of the newly adopted Rights Plan are substantively identical to the terms of the shareholder rights plans that were adopted by the Board on December 31, 2023, and April 26, 2024, and by the Committee on Aug
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (the "Company") (NYSE:ASA) declared a distribution of $0.02 per common share of the Company. The distribution is payable on November 20, 2024 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 13, 2024. Consistent with the Company's semi-annual distribution in May 2024, this distribution represents a $0.01 per common share increase as compared to last year, doubling the rate per share that has been paid on a semi-annual basis since November 2018. The Company has paid periodic distributions on an uninterrupted basis since 1959. The Company is a non-diversified, closed-end fund that seeks long-term capital appreciation primarily through inv
Designed to Prevent Creeping Control and Protect Long-Term Value for All Shareholders The Rights Plan Committee (the "Committee") of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited ("ASA" or the "Company") (NYSE:ASA) has unanimously adopted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan ("Rights Plan") to protect the interests of the Company and all of its shareholders. The Rights Plan is currently effective and will expire at the close of business on December 20, 2024. The terms of the Rights Plan are substantively identical to the terms of the shareholder rights plan that was adopted by the Board on April 26, 2024. The limited-duration Rights Plan was adopted
MIAMI, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 2011, Atlantic Sapphire ASA ((", Atlantic Sapphire", , OTCQX:AASZF) has been revolutionizing the seafood industry with a proprietary aquaculture system to sustainably deliver ocean-safe seafood across North America. This month, the company is pushing the boundaries even further, announcing it will be joining the Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) SolarTogether® Program in an effort to decrease its electric carbon footprint by offsetting 45% of its total energy consumption with solar. The Norwegian-founded company has already transform
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (the "Company") (NYSE:ASA) announced that, based on the final results of the Company's annual general meeting of shareholders held on April 26, 2024 (the "Annual Meeting"), shareholders elected Ketu Desai and Paul Kazarian, and re-elected William Donovan and Mary Joan Hoene, as directors of the Company. Messrs. Desai and Kazarian were proposed as directors by Saba Capital Management, L.P. ("Saba Capital"), which holds 16.87% of ASA's outstanding common shares. Mr. Kazarian is a principal of Saba Capital. Mr. Desai is a principal of i-Squared Wealth Management, Inc. They each serve on the boards of registered, closed-end fixed income funds advised by Sa
Shareholders Elect Ketu Desai and Paul Kazarian, Who Will Constitute the Entirety of ASA's Board of Directors Saba Capital Thanks Fellow Shareholders for Their Support at ASA's 2024 Annual Meeting Saba Capital Management, L.P. ("Saba" or "we"), the largest common shareholder of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (NYSE:ASA) ("ASA" or the "Fund"), today commented on the outcome of the Fund's 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting"). Based on preliminary results of the Annual Meeting, shareholders voted to elect Saba nominees Ketu Desai and Paul Kazarian to ASA's Board of Directors (the "Board"). No other nominee, including the incumbent directors sitting for reelection
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Designed to Ensure that All Shareholders Have a Voice in Deciding the Company's Future The Rights Plan Committee (the "Committee") of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited ("ASA" or the "Company") (NYSE:ASA) has unanimously adopted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan ("Rights Plan") to protect the interests of the Company and all of its shareholders. The Rights Plan will expire at the close of business on July 29, 2025 or upon the certification of the election of a new Board at the Company's next shareholder meeting, whichever occurs first. The Rights Plan was adopted in response to the recent and ongoing efforts of Saba Capital Management, LP
Designed to Prevent Creeping Control and Protect Long-Term Value for All Shareholders The Rights Plan Committee (the "Committee") of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited ("ASA" or the "Company") (NYSE:ASA) has unanimously adopted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan ("Rights Plan") to protect the interests of the Company and all of its shareholders. The Rights Plan is currently effective and will expire at the close of business on December 20, 2024. The terms of the Rights Plan are substantively identical to the terms of the shareholder rights plan that was adopted by the Board on April 26, 2024. The limited-duration Rights Plan was adopted
Designed to Prevent Creeping Control and Protect Long-Term Value for All Shareholders The Board of Directors (the "Board") of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited ("ASA" or the "Company") (NYSE:ASA) has unanimously adopted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan ("Rights Plan") to protect the interests of the Company and all of its shareholders. The Rights Plan is currently effective and will expire at the close of business on August 23, 2024. The terms of the Rights Plan are substantially identical to the terms of the shareholder rights plan that was adopted by the Board on December 31, 2023. The limited-duration Rights Plan was adopted in response to the rapid and significant accum
Responds to Significant Share Accumulation by Saba Capital Designed to Prevent Creeping Control and Protect Long-Term Value for All Shareholders The Board of Directors (the "Board") of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited ("ASA" or the "Company") (NYSE:ASA) has unanimously adopted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan ("Rights Plan") to protect the interests of the Company and all of its shareholders. The Rights Plan is currently effective and will expire on April 29, 2024. The limited-duration Rights Plan was adopted in response to the rapid and significant accumulation of ASA shares by Saba Capital Management, LP ("Saba"). In recent public filings, Saba disclosed that it and it
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (the "Company") (NYSE:ASA) declared a distribution of $0.01 per common share of the Company. The distribution is payable on November 24, 2021 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 15, 2021. Due to a continued low level of dividends received by the portfolio, this distribution will be paid from undistributed realized gains. The Company has paid uninterrupted distributions since 1959. The Company is a non-diversified, closed-end fund that seeks long-term capital appreciation primarily through investing in companies engaged in the exploration for, development of projects in, or mining of precious metals and minerals. It is a fu
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (the "Company") (NYSE:ASA) announced that, based on the final results of the Company's annual general meeting of shareholders held on April 26, 2024 (the "Annual Meeting"), shareholders elected Ketu Desai and Paul Kazarian, and re-elected William Donovan and Mary Joan Hoene, as directors of the Company. Messrs. Desai and Kazarian were proposed as directors by Saba Capital Management, L.P. ("Saba Capital"), which holds 16.87% of ASA's outstanding common shares. Mr. Kazarian is a principal of Saba Capital. Mr. Desai is a principal of i-Squared Wealth Management, Inc. They each serve on the boards of registered, closed-end fixed income funds advised by Sa
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (the "Company") (NYSE:ASA) declared a distribution of $0.01 per common share of the Company. The distribution is payable on May 18, 2023 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 8, 2023. This distribution will be paid from undistributed realized gains. The Company has paid uninterrupted distributions since 1959. In addition, the Company announced that shareholders elected Axel Merk, and re-elected Anthony Artabane, William Donovan, Bruce Hansen and Mary Joan Hoene, as directors of the Company at the annual general meeting of shareholders held on March 28, 2023. Shareholders also voted to ratify and approve the appointment of Tait, W
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (the "Company") (NYSE:ASA) announced that Mr. Alexander (Axel) G. Merk has been appointed by the Board, on the recommendation of the Company's Nominating, Audit and Ethics Committee, to serve as a Director until the 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Merk, age 53, is the founder, President, and Chief Investment Officer of Merk Investments LLC ("Merk Investments"), which serves as the investment adviser to the Company under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement. Mr. Merk founded Merk Investments' predecessor company in 1994 and has extensive investment and asset management experience. Mr. Merk holds a BA in economics and a Master of
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (the "Company") (NYSE:ASA) declared a distribution of $0.01 per common share of the Company. The distribution is payable on May 19, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 9, 2022. Due to a continued low level of dividends received by the portfolio, this distribution will be paid from undistributed realized gains. The Company has paid uninterrupted distributions since 1959. In addition, the Company announced that shareholders re-elected Anthony Artabane, William Donovan, Bruce Hansen and Mary Joan Hoene as directors of the Company at the annual general meeting of shareholders held on March 24, 2022. Shareholders also voted to
PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (the “Company”) (NYSE: ASA) declared a distribution of $0.01 per common share of the Company. The distribution is payable on May 21, 2021 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 20, 2021. Due to a continued low level of dividends received by the portfolio, this distribution will be paid from undistributed realized gains. The Company has paid uninterrupted distributions since 1959. In addition, the Company announced that shareholders re-elected Anthony Artabane, William Donovan, Bruce Hansen and Mary Joan Hoene as directors of the Company at the annual general meeting of shareholders held on