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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 Company (GAM) filed its Certified Shareholder Report (Form N-CSR) with the SEC for the year ending December 31, 2021. Key figures include net assets of $1.28 billion and a per share value of $52.59, significantly up from $44.00 in 2020. Net investment income dropped to $562,688 ($0.02/share) from $3.13 million ($0.13/share). The company reported a net gain on investments of $293 million ($12.14/share), up from $73.8 million in 2020. In 2021, GAM repurchased 980,510 shares and aims for long-term capital growth through investments in high-potential companies.
The Board of Directors of General American Investors (NYSE:GAM) declared a $0.50 spill-over capital gain distribution per share from long-term profits for the period from November 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. This taxable dividend is payable in cash on February 18, 2022 to stockholders of record on February 7, 2022. Additionally, a dividend of $0.371875 per share on its 5.95% cumulative preferred stock, series B, is declared, payable on March 24, 2022 to record holders on March 7, 2022.
General American Investors Company (NYSE: GAM) announced a year-end dividend of $3.05 per share, payable on December 30, 2021. The shares will be issued at $42.70, below the net asset value of $50.86. This dividend consists of $2.70 from long-term capital gains and $0.35 from undistributed net investment income. The company has net assets of approximately $1.2 billion as of November 30, 2021, and aims for long-term capital appreciation through strategic investments.
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The Board of Directors of General American Investors has renewed its authorization for the repurchase of 604,687 shares of 5.95% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B. This program allows repurchases when shares trade below the liquidation preference of $25 per share. Since the initial authorization in 2008, 395,313 shares have been repurchased. Additionally, the annual shareholder meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2022, with options for virtual attendance due to health concerns, ensuring compliance with regulations.
The Board of Directors of General American Investors Company (NYSE: GAM) declared a combined dividend and distribution of $3.05 per share, consisting of $2.70 from net long-term capital gains and $0.35 from undistributed net investment income. These payments are scheduled for December 30, 2021, to shareholders on record as of November 15, 2021. Additionally, a dividend of $0.371875 per share for Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B will be paid on December 24, 2021.
General American Investors Company (NYSE:GAM) reported net assets of $1,210,235,496 as of September 30, 2021, up from $1,087,971,063 at year-end 2020. The increase includes $162,008,798 from operations, offset by $33,595,305 for repurchased shares. The net asset value per share rose to $50.61, compared to $44.00 at the end of 2020. Notably, net investment income fell significantly to $687,633 from $3,928,010, and the company reported a net gain on investments of $169,805,144.
General American Investors Company, a closed-end fund traded on NYSE under the symbol GAM, submitted its Certified Shareholder Report for the six months ending June 30, 2021. The net assets applicable to common stock increased to $1.23 billion from $949 million year-over-year. The net assets per common share grew to $50.76, up from $38.51. However, net investment income dropped to $769,204 compared to $3.59 million for the previous year. The report indicates the value of net gain on investments at $172.29 million.
The Board of Directors of General American Investors Company (NYSE symbol – GAM) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.371875 per share on its 5.95% cumulative preferred stock, Series B, payable on September 24, 2021, to shareholders of record as of September 7, 2021. Additionally, the company authorized a repurchase of 2 million outstanding shares of common stock when trading at a discount of at least 8% from the net asset value, continuing a program initiated in 1995. As of June 30, 2021, General American Investors has total net assets of approximately $1.2 million.
General American Investors Company reported net assets of $1,135,515,720 as of March 31, 2021, a rise from $1,087,971,063 at the end of 2020. This increase included $66,566,835 from operations and a $12,873,118 decrease due to share repurchases. Key financial figures show that net investment income was $35,300, contrasting with $1,523,030 a year prior, while net gain on investments was $69,359,528 compared to a loss of $262,645,053 in the previous year. The company had 24,393,364 common shares outstanding and the five largest holdings included Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway.