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Saba Capital builds stake in Unite Group as amid growing activist campaign speculation

Activist hedge fund Saba Capital Management has built a significant economic interest in UK student accommodation provider Unite Group, raising the prospect of another campaign by Boaz Weinstein’s firm against a London-listed company, according to a report by The Times. The report cites unnamed people familiar with the matter as revelling that Saba is understood to have accumulated exposure equivalent to as much as 4% of Unite’s shares through f…

Morning briefing: Brunner delivers positive return but trails AI-driven market, Saba targets Unite Group

Brunner Investment Trust (BUT) generated a net asset value (NAV) total return of 5.6% over the six months to 31 May 2026, compared with 12.0% from its 70% FTSE World ex UK/30% FTSE All-Share benchmark. A modest narrowing of the discount lifted the share price total return to 8.1%. The managers attributed the relative shortfall […]

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Student accommodation company Unite Group is facing pressure from activist investor Saba Capital, which is seeking changes aimed at improving shareholder value. The campaign is the latest example of Saba's increasingly active role in UK listed companies.... Article link