Saba pushes Herald up to a premium as it 'aggressively' buys up shares in bid to 'force through agenda'

On a 1.2% premium

Eve Maddock-Jones
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Herald investment trust (HRI) has moved up to a premium after years of running on a discount following rapid buying activity by its biggest shareholder Saba Capital, which is seeking to take over management of the trust next week.

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