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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

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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

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

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (the "Company") (NYSE:ASA) announced today that its Board of Directors (the "Board") authorized the purchase of up to 5% of Company stock under the Company's stock repurchase program. The authorization to repurchase shares will be effective on May 1, 2024 and expire on April 30, 2025, unless terminated sooner. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors. The Company anticipates that such purchases will be made opportunistically when shares are trading at a significant discount to the Net Asset Value per share ("NAV") of the Company, based on historical discount levels and current market conditions, as determined

Recommends ASA Shareholders Vote FOR the Election of Saba Nominees Ketu Desai and Paul Kazarian on the GOLD Proxy Card and Withhold Votes for the Incumbent Directors Cites the Board's "Unjustified Defensive Maneuvers" and ASA's "Persistent Discount to NAV" Under Their Stewardship Concludes the "Board Positioned Itself on the Leading Edge of Disenfranchising Shareholders" 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 announced that a leading proxy advisory firm, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. ("ISS"), has recommended shareholders vote for the election of Saba direct

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (the "Company") (NYSE:ASA) announced today that it has declared a distribution of $0.02 per common share of the Company payable on May 16, 2024 to shareholders of record of the Company's common shares as of the close of business on May 6, 2024. This distribution represents a $0.01 per common share increase in the Company's distribution, 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. In addition, the Company announced that Merk Investments LLC ("Merk"), the investment adviser for the Company, has voluntarily agreed to waive a por

ASA's Adoption of a Discriminatory "Poison Pill" Harms Shareholders and Represents a Violation of the Investment Company Act of 1940 Saba Intends to Hold ASA and its Directors – Mary Joan Hoene, Bruce Hansen, William Donovan, Axel Merk and Anthony Artabane – Accountable for Their Punitive, Anti-Shareholder Behavior Saba Capital Management, L.P. ("Saba" or "we"), which manages certain investment funds that together beneficially own 16.9% of the outstanding shares of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited ("ASA" or the "Company") (NYSE:ASA), today announced that it has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (the "Court") against ASA and eac

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

Although U.S. stocks closed higher on Wednesday, there were a few notable insider trades. When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision. Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform. ASA Gold and Precious Metals The Trade: ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (NYSE:ASA) 10% owner Boaz Weinstein acquired a

Although U.S. stocks closed higher on Thursday, there were a few notable insider trades. When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision. Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform. Occidental Petroleum The Trade: Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY) 10% owner Warren E Buffett acquired a total of 5

Although U.S. stocks closed higher on Tuesday, there were a few notable insider trades. When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision. Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform. Howard Hughes The Trade: Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HHH) Director William Ackman acquired a total of 164,286 shares a

Although U.S. stocks closed slightly higher on Friday, there were a few notable insider trades. When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision. Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform. Eastern Company The Trade: The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) Director Fredrick Disanto acquired a total of 5,000 share

Although U.S. stocks closed higher on Tuesday, there were a few notable insider trades. When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision. Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform. ASA Gold and Precious Metals The Trade: ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (NYSE:ASA) 10% owner Boaz Weinstein acquired a t

  On Thursday, 1076 companies hit new 52-week lows. Areas of Significance In Today's 52-Week Lows: The company with the largest market cap to set a new 52-week low was Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). The smallest company by market cap to hit a new 52-week low was First Wave BioPharma (NASDAQ:FWBI). TOP Ships (NASDAQ:TOPS) was the biggest loser, trading down 25.64% to reach its 52-week low. On Thursday, the following stocks set new 52-week lows: Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares made a new 52-week low of $237.57 on Thursday. The stock was up 0.26% for the day. Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) stock drifted up 0.17% on Thursday morning to hit a new 52-week low of $99.41. Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) shar

  On Friday, 137 stocks made new 52-week lows. Interesting Points From Today's 52-Week Lows: Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) is the largest company in terms of market cap to set a new 52-week low this morning. First Wave BioPharma (NASDAQ:FWBI) was the smallest company when considering market cap to set a new 52-week low. Codexis (NASDAQ:CDXS)'s stock dropped the most, trading down 42.09% to reach a new 52-week low. TripAdvisor (NASDAQ:TRIP) shares bounced back the most, actually rising 0.0% after hiting a new 52-week low. The following stocks created new 52-week lows on Friday: Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) stock dropped to a yearly low on Friday of $53.83. Shares traded up 0.93%. Mitsubishi UFJ

  On Thursday, 550 companies achieved new lows for the year. Points of Interest From Today's 52-Week Lows: JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) was the biggest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low. First Wave BioPharma (NASDAQ:FWBI) was the smallest, in terms of market cap, to set a new 52-week low. ContraFect (NASDAQ:CFRX)'s stock dropped the most, trading down 81.55% to reach a new 52-week low. Banco Santander Mexico (NYSE:BSMX)'s shares had the biggest turnaround, impressively rebounding 0.0% after reaching a new 52-week low. The stocks that set new 52-week lows on Thursday: JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) stock dropped to a yearly low on Thursday of $106.06. Shares traded down 4.28

  During Wednesday's session, 326 stocks hit new 52-week lows. Interesting Points From Today's 52-Week Lows: The largest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low was Bank of America (NYSE:BAC). The smallest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low was Gaucho Group Holdings (NASDAQ:VINO). Humanigen (NASDAQ:HGEN) was the biggest loser of the morning session, as it dropped 78.59% to reach its new 52-week low. Merit Medical Systems (NASDAQ:MMSI) was the most promising stock of the group, with shares actually trading up 0.0% to bounce back after reaching its new 52-week low. The following stocks created new 52-week lows on Wednesday: Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) stock dropp