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General American Investors Company, Inc. (NYSE: GAM) is a closed-end investment company that regularly issues detailed announcements about its operations, distributions, and governance. This news page aggregates company-issued updates so readers can follow how the firm pursues its stated objective of long-term capital appreciation through investment in companies with above-average growth potential.
Company news frequently covers actions taken by the Board of Directors, including authorizations and renewals of share repurchase programs for both common stock and its 5.95% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B. These releases describe the conditions under which shares may be repurchased, such as trading at a discount to net asset value for common stock or below liquidation preference for preferred stock.
Another recurring theme in General American Investors’ news is the declaration of dividends and capital gain distributions. The company provides breakdowns between distributions from net long-term capital gains on securities sold and dividends from estimated undistributed net investment income, along with record and payment dates. In some periods, it has also announced issue prices for additional common shares issued to stockholders who elect to receive dividends and distributions in stock rather than cash.
Regulatory and reporting updates also appear in the company’s news flow. For example, General American Investors has announced the filing of its Certified Shareholder Report (Form N-CSR) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, summarizing semi-annual results such as net assets, net asset value per share, net investment income, and net gains on investments. Governance items, such as appointments to the Board of Directors and descriptions of directors’ professional backgrounds, are also disclosed.
Investors and researchers can use this news page to review the company’s historical announcements on distributions, portfolio metrics, share repurchases, and board actions as reported in its public communications.
General American Investors (NYSE: GAM) announced two dividend distributions. The Board declared a $0.25 per share spill-over capital gain distribution on common stock from net long-term profits on securities sold during November-December 2024, payable March 7, 2025, to stockholders of record February 24, 2025.
Additionally, a $0.371875 per share dividend was declared on its 5.95% cumulative preferred stock (series B), payable March 24, 2025, to holders of record March 7, 2025, covering December 24, 2024, through March 23, 2025.
The company, founded in 1927 and NYSE-listed since 1930, focuses on long-term capital appreciation through investments in companies with above-average growth potential. GAM currently manages $1.4 billion in total net assets across 23.5 million common shares, with preferred stock having an aggregate liquidation value of $190 million.
General American Investors (NYSE: GAM) has announced the issue price of $52.26 per share for its 2024 year-end dividend and distribution, payable on December 27, 2024. The total distribution of $4.50 per share consists of $4.05 from net long-term capital gains and a $0.45 dividend from estimated undistributed net investment income. The issue price was determined by averaging the high and low prices on the NYSE on December 13, 2024, which fell below the net asset value of $59.51 per share. As of November 29, 2024, the company had net assets of approximately $1.6 billion with 22.9 million common shares outstanding.
General American Investors announced its Board of Directors has renewed authorization to repurchase up to 1,601,553 shares of 5.95% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B when trading below the $25 per share liquidation preference. To date, 398,447 preferred shares have been repurchased and retired. The company, founded in 1927 and NYSE-listed since 1930, focuses on long-term capital appreciation through investments in companies with above-average growth potential.
As of November 30, 2024, the company reported total net assets of approximately $1.4 billion, with 22.9 million common shares outstanding. The aggregate liquidation value of its 7.6 million preferred shares is $190.0 million.
General American Investors Company (NYSE: GAM) announced key board decisions including a combined dividend and distribution of $4.50 per share on common stock, comprising a $4.05 distribution from capital gains and $0.45 dividend from investment income, payable December 27, 2024. The board also declared a $0.371875 dividend on preferred stock and authorized repurchase of 1M additional shares when trading at minimum 8% discount from NAV. As of October 31, 2024, the company had net assets of $1.44 billion, with NAV at $61.41 per share and closing price at $52.75.
General American Investors Company (NYSE: GAM) has filed its Certified Shareholder Report for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, with the SEC. The report reveals significant growth in the company's financial position compared to the same period in 2023:
- Net Assets Applicable to Common Stock increased to $1,402,088,131 from $1,200,083,087
- Net Assets Per Common Share rose to $60.14 from $50.48
- Net Gain on Investments grew to $188,287,805 from $166,692,175
The company's largest stock holdings as of June 30, 2024, include Microsoft, Republic Services, Alphabet, ASML Holding, and Berkshire Hathaway. The Semi-Annual Report is available on the SEC's website and the company's website, and will be mailed to stockholders soon.
General American Investors Company (NYSE: GAM), a closed-end investment firm, has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.371875 per share on its 5.95% cumulative preferred stock, series B. The dividend is payable on September 24, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 9, 2024. This payment covers the accrual period from June 24 to September 23, 2024.
Founded in 1927, GAM has been publicly traded since inception and NYSE-listed since 1930. The company focuses on long-term capital appreciation through investments in high-growth potential companies. As of June 30, 2024, GAM had total net assets of approximately $1.4 billion, with 23.3 million common shares outstanding. The aggregate liquidation value of the preferred stock is $190 million.
General American Investors Company, a closed-end investment company listed on the NYSE as GAM, reported net assets applicable to common stock of $1.35 billion as of March 31, 2024, showing an increase from the previous quarter. The company's quarterly report highlighted key financial metrics such as net investment income, net gain/loss on investments, and dividend distributions. Additionally, the report disclosed the top five stock holdings in the company's portfolio, including Microsoft, Republic Services, Berkshire Hathaway, Alphabet, and ASML Holding.
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