Gdl Fund

Market Movers (8-K)

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The GDL Fund confirms Mario J. Gabelli is recovering from a medical incident while leadership transitions continue under the established succession plan.
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The GDL Fund has announced the issuance and sale of additional Series G Preferred Shares, generating approximately $2.88 million in net proceeds.
Capital raise
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The GDL Fund has amended the terms of its Series E Cumulative Term Preferred Shares, extending the mandatory redemption date and introducing optional and mandatory put provisions.
Delay expected

Insider Trading (Form 4)

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Mario J. Gabelli, a Director and 10% owner of GDL Fund, reported the sale of 800 common shares at $8.52 per share under a pre-planned arrangement.
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Mario J. Gabelli, a director and 10% owner of GDL Fund, reported a pre-planned sale of 800 common shares at $8.39 per share under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.
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Director Michael J. Melarkey reports the redemption of all remaining outstanding Series C Cumulative Puttable and Callable Preferred Shares of GDL Fund on March 26, 2025.
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Mario J. Gabelli reported a sale of 2,500 GDL Fund shares and detailed his beneficial ownership, including indirect holdings through various entities.
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Mario Gabelli, a director and significant owner of GDL Fund, reports an indirect sale of 307 common shares at $8.09, while maintaining significant indirect ownership through various entities.
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Mario Gabelli reports the surrender of Series E Cumulative Preferred Shares of the GDL Fund by entities he controls, in accordance with the Fund's Right to Put.

Proxy Statements (Def-14A)

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The GDL Fund announced its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 11, 2026, to elect two Trustees and address other corporate matters.
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The GDL Fund files a definitive proxy statement pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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The GDL Fund will hold its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 12, 2025, to elect three Trustees and consider other business matters.
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The GDL Fund has changed the location of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders/Shareholders to the Indian Harbor Yacht Club, while the date and time remain unchanged.
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The GDL Fund has filed a definitive proxy statement pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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The GDL Fund will hold its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 13, 2024, to elect three Trustees and consider other business matters.

Schedule 13D - Activist Investments

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Gabelli-affiliated entities and Mario Gabelli have increased their beneficial ownership in GDL Fund to 46.02% due to a decrease in the issuer's outstanding shares.
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A group of entities and individuals led by Mario Gabelli has increased their beneficial ownership in GDL FUND to 44.87% of common shares, primarily due to a decrease in the issuer's total shares outstanding.

Schedule 13G - Passive Investments

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Focus Partners Wealth has filed a Schedule 13G, disclosing beneficial ownership of 530,195 shares, representing 4.8% of the common stock of GDL Fund.
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Focus Partners Wealth, an investment adviser, has reported beneficial ownership of 5.4% of GDL Fund's common shares.
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Investment adviser Joshua Alan Massey has disclosed a 10.5% beneficial ownership stake in The GDL Fund's Series C Cumulative Puttable and Callable Preferred Shares as of December 31, 2024.
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Zazove Associates LLC, Zazove Associates, Inc., and Gene T. Pretti have jointly reported a 4.8% beneficial ownership stake in GDL Fund's common stock as of December 31, 2024.