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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549 |
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd (Name of Issuer) |
Common Stock, par value $1 (Title of Class of Securities) |
G3156P103 (CUSIP Number) |
Zachary R. Tackett Three Canal Plaza, Portland, ME, 04101 (207) 347-2076 (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) |
04/09/2025 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) |
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other
provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Mary Joan Hoene | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
 (a)
(b)
| ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
PF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
| ||||||||
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
| ||||||||
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
| ||||||||
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
8,800.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.05 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
William Donovan and Lisa Laurich Donovan | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
| ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
PF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
| ||||||||
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
| ||||||||
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
| ||||||||
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
4,300.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.02 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Alexander Merk | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
| ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
BK, PF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
| ||||||||
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
GERMANY
| ||||||||
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
| ||||||||
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
304,305.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
1.61 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Hanna Tikkanen Merk | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
| ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
BK, PF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
| ||||||||
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
FINLAND
| ||||||||
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
| ||||||||
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
13,355.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.07 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Sprott Focus Trust Inc. | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
| ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
WC | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
| ||||||||
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
| ||||||||
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
| ||||||||
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
280,000.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
1.47 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IV |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
James E Drasdo | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
| ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
PF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
| ||||||||
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
| ||||||||
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
| ||||||||
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
100,467.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.53 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Robert Efroymson | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
| ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
PF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
| ||||||||
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
| ||||||||
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
| ||||||||
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
60,030.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.32 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
|
| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Toby D Bernstein Living Revocable Trust U/A DTD 04/09/2010 | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
| ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
PF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
| ||||||||
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
| ||||||||
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
| ||||||||
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
34,000.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.18 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
James Z Holtz | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
| ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
BK, PF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
| ||||||||
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
| ||||||||
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
| ||||||||
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
32,414.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.17 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
|
| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
John E McBridge Trust U/A DTD 10/25/2010 | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
| ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
| ||||||||
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
| ||||||||
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
| ||||||||
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficiall
y owned by each reporting person
43,191.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.23 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
QCS QualityConsult Service GmbH | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
| ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
WC | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
| ||||||||
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
SWITZERLAND
| ||||||||
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
| ||||||||
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
20,000.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.11 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
The Linzmeier Family Trust UAD 03/25/1987 | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
| ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
| ||||||||
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
| ||||||||
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
| ||||||||
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
10,716.11 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.06 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Ralph Linzmeier | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
| ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
PF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
| ||||||||
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
| ||||||||
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
| ||||||||
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
5,000.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.03 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Oonagh M Linzmeier | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
| ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
PF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
| ||||||||
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
| ||||||||
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
| ||||||||
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
1,350.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.01 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Linzmeier Childrens Trust U/A DTD 12/19/2012 | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
| ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
| ||||||||
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
| ||||||||
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
| ||||||||
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
10,350.71 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.05 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
|
| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
David D. Linzmeier | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
| ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
PF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
| ||||||||
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
| ||||||||
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
| ||||||||
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
350.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.00 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
David J. Linzmeier | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
| ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
PF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
| ||||||||
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
| ||||||||
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
| ||||||||
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
5,895.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.03 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
|
| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
George A Meyer | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
| ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
BK | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
| ||||||||
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
| ||||||||
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
| ||||||||
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
12,154.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.06 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
|
| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Ernest Abramson and Ellen S Abramson | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
| ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
PF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
| ||||||||
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
| ||||||||
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
| ||||||||
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
24,723.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.13 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
|
| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Sebastian Pignatello | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
| ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
PF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
| ||||||||
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
| ||||||||
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
| ||||||||
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
7,106.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.04 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
|
| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Peter Maletis | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
| ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
PF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
| ||||||||
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
| ||||||||
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
| ||||||||
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
1,000.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.01 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
|
| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Bruce D. Hansen | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
| ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
PF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
| ||||||||
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
| ||||||||
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
| ||||||||
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
1,023.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.01 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
|
| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Albert J. Jeffrey Stewart | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
PF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
6,061.85 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.03 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP No. | G3156P103 |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Mary P. Stewart | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
PF | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
3,773.33 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.02 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Based upon 18,911,123 shares of common stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of 04/03/2025.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| Item 1. | Security and Issuer |
| (a) | Title of Class of Securities:
Common Stock, par value $1 |
| (b) | Name of Issuer:
ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd |
| (c) | Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:
Apex Fund Services, Three Canal Plaza, Portland,
MAINE
, 04101. |
| Item 2. | Identity and Background |
| (a) | 1. Mary Joan Hoene2. William Donovan and Lisa Laurich Donovan3. Alexander Merk4. Hanna Tikkanen Merk5. Sprott Focus Trust Inc.6. James E Drasdo7. Robert Efroymson8. Toby D Bernstein Living Revocable Trust U/A DTD 04/09/20109. James Z Holtz10. John E McBridge Trust U/A DTD 10/25/201011. QCS QualityConsult Service GmbH12. The Linzmeier Family Trust UAD 03/25/198713. Ralph Linzmeier14. Oonagh M Linzmeier15. Linzmeier Childrens Trust U/A DTD 12/19/201216. David D. Linzmeier17. David J. Linzmeier18. George A Meyer19. Ernest Abramson and Ellen S Abramson20. Sebastian Pignatello21. Peter Maletis22. Bruce D. Hansen23. Albert J. Jeffrey Stewart24. Mary P. Stewart |
| (b) | 1. c/o Apex Fund Services, 3 Canal Plaza, Portland, ME 041012. 164 Kiawah Island Club Drive, Kiawah Island, SC 294553. 555 Bryant St #455, Palo Alto, CA 943014. 555 Bryant St #455, Palo Alto, CA 943015. 320 Post Road, Suite 230, Darien, CT 068206. PO Box 5738, Ketchum, ID 833407. 1344 Canyon Rd, Santa Fe, NM 875018. 9655 Woods Drive #906, Skokie, Illinois 600779. PO Box 9007, South Windsor, CT 0607410. 12942 Burning Bush Ct., St. Louis, MO 6314611. Bachers 6, CH-9058 Bruelisau, Switzerland12. 27 Corn Flower St, Coto De Caza, CA 9267913. 27 Corn Flower St, Coto De Caza, CA 9267914. 27 Corn Flower St, Coto De Caza, CA 9267915. 27 Corn Flower St, Coto De Caza, CA 9267916. 27 Corn Flower St, Coto De Caza, CA 9267917. P.O. Box 409, Springville, CA 9326518. 2720 3rd Ave., Apt. 1101, Seattle, WA 9812119. 8000 Maryland Ave, Clayton, MO 6310520. P.O. Box 40486, Jacksonville, FL 3220321. 2131 Camino de los Robles, Menlo Park, CA 9402522. 22284 Anasazi Way, Golden CO 8040123. 3613 Southwestern Blvd., Dallas TX 7522524. 3613 Southwestern Blvd., Dallas TX 75225 |
| (c) | 1. Schedule A hereto is incorporated by reference. |
| (d) | None |
| (e) | None |
| (f) | 1. Schedule A hereto is incorporated by reference. |
| Item 3. | Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration |
Each Reporting Person acquired the shares of Common Stock covered by this Schedule 13D in open market purchases. The source of payment of the purchase price for each purchase of shares of Common Stock covered by this Schedule 13D was personal funds, except that Mr. Alexander Merk, Mr. James Holtz, and Mr. George Meyer purchased all or a portion of their shares of Common Stock on margin, and Sprott Focus Trust Inc. and QCS QualityConsult Service GmbH purchased their shares of Common Stock using working capital. | |
| Item 4. | Purpose of Transaction |
On April 9, 2025, the Reporting Persons submitted to the Issuer a notice of requisition, pursuant to Sections 79 and 80 of the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda, to nominate a slate of persons, William Donovan, Jay G. Baris, J. Dan Denbow, and Douglas Groh, for election as directors at the Issuer's 2025 annual general meeting of shareholders. This requisition was executed by representatives of the Reporting Persons, who collectively hold a significant number of common shares of ASA. The Reporting Persons have undertaken the actions described herein to protect the long-term interests of ASA Precious Gold & Metals Ltd ("ASA") and its shareholders. | |
| Item 5. | Interest in Securities of the Issuer |
| (a) | (a) 988,242.7448 aggregate shares, constituting 5.23% of the Issuer's outstanding shares, as of April 3, 2025. |
| (b) | Schedule C hereto is incorporated by reference. |
| (c) | Schedule B hereto is incorporated by reference. |
| (d) | Mary Joan Hoene and William Donovan are directors of the fund and thus have the power to direct dividends paid by the fund. |
| (e) | Not applicable. |
| Item 6. | Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer |
On April 8, 2025, the Reporting Persons entered into a Joint Filing Agreement in which the Reporting Persons agreed to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of statements on Schedule 13D with respect to the securities of the Issuer to the extent required by applicable law. The information in Item 4 in is incorporated herein by reference. The Joint Filing Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. | |
| Item 7. | Material to be Filed as Exhibits. |
Exhibit 99.1 - Joint Filing AgreementExhibit 99.2 - Requisition Letter |
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After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
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