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Jennifer A. Wallace has been named the 2025 recipient of the Graham & Dodd, Murray, Greenwald Prize for Value Investing by Columbia Graduate School of Business and Gabelli Funds. The award was presented at Gabelli's fortieth client conference on May 16th in New York. Wallace, who launched Summit Street Capital in 2009, is recognized for her career-long dedication to value investing, implementing a deep value approach focused on concentrated portfolios of high-quality companies.

The "Gabelli Prize," established in 2005 with a $1 million fund by Gabelli, honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to value investing. Wallace, a Columbia College BA and Columbia Business School MBA graduate, received Beta Gamma Sigma honors.

Gabelli Funds has announced the 2025 inductees to the GAMCO Management Hall of Fame at its 40th annual client conference. The new inductees are Robert C. Lyons (GATX Corporation), Luca Savi (ITT Inc.), Ian K. Walsh (Kaman Corporation), and Kenichiro Yoshida (Sony Group Corporation). The Hall of Fame, established in 1990, has now reached 130 inductees.

Selection criteria for inductees include creating shareholder wealth, earning superior long-term returns, practicing capital accumulation, and enhancing client investment success. The selection process aligns with Gabelli Funds' fundamental research principles, based on Benjamin Graham and David Dodd's Security Analysis (1934) and value investing methodology.

The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (NYSE:GDV) has announced the continuation of its monthly cash distribution policy. The Board of Trustees declared distributions of $0.14 per share for July, August, and September 2025. Notably, the annual distribution was increased by 27% to $1.68 per share, effective from January 2025. The distributions will be paid according to the following schedule: July (record: 7/17, payable: 7/24), August (record: 8/15, payable: 8/22), and September (record: 9/16, payable: 9/23). The distribution composition for 2025 is approximately 13% from net investment income and 87% from net capital gains on a book basis.

The Board continues to evaluate strategic opportunities in the current equity market environment and will monitor the Fund's distribution level considering market conditions and net asset value.

The Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE: ECF) has announced a significant 23% increase in its quarterly distribution, raising it to $0.16 per share from $0.13. The distribution is payable on June 23, 2025, to shareholders of record on June 13, 2025. This increase brings the annual distribution rate to $0.64 from $0.52 per share.

The boost follows the Fund's strong market total return of 27% in 2024. The Fund aims to distribute annually either 5% of its trailing 12-month average month-end market prices or meet minimum IRS requirements. The current distribution comprises approximately 19% from net investment income and 81% from net capital gains on a book basis.

The Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust (GRX) announced a 13% increase in its quarterly distribution from $0.15 to $0.17 per share, raising the annual distribution from $0.60 to $0.68 per share. The increased quarterly distribution will be paid on June 23, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 13, 2025. Based on current accounting records, the 2025 distributions comprise approximately 4% from net investment income, 80% from net capital gains, and 16% return of capital. The Fund's Board of Trustees regularly reviews distribution levels, considering net asset value and market conditions, with the policy subject to modification or termination at any time.

The Gabelli Convertible and Income Securities Fund (NYSE:GCV) has declared a $0.12 per share cash distribution, payable on June 23, 2025, to shareholders of record on June 13, 2025. The Fund maintains a policy to distribute a minimum of 8% of its average net asset value annually. The current distribution composition includes approximately 13% from net investment income and 87% return of capital based on accounting records for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The Board regularly reviews distribution levels considering market conditions and net asset value fluctuations. Final tax determinations for 2025 distributions will be provided to shareholders via Form 1099-DIV in early 2026.

Shareholders should note that the distribution may be subject to a maximum 20% federal income tax rate for long-term capital gains in taxable accounts, plus a 3.8% Medicare surcharge for certain individuals whose income exceeds specific thresholds.

The Gabelli Utility Trust (NYSE:GUT) has announced the continuation of its monthly distribution policy, declaring $0.05 per share for July, August, and September 2025. The distributions will be paid on July 24, August 22, and September 23, 2025, respectively. The Fund's current distribution composition is approximately 4% from net investment income, 1% from net capital gains, and 95% return of capital. The Board of Trustees reviews the distribution level quarterly, considering the Fund's NAV and market conditions. Notably, the Fund's shares are trading at a premium to NAV, which the Board believes may not be sustainable. The Fund has maintained monthly distributions since October 1999.

Gabelli Funds is set to host its 17th Annual Media & Entertainment Symposium at the Harvard Club in New York City on June 5, 2025. The event will feature discussions with leading companies across the media ecosystem, focusing on industry dynamics, current trends, and business fundamentals. The symposium will include specialized panels on Sports Investing, Media & Telecom Regulatory matters, and Advertising.

Notable presenting companies include Atlanta Braves Holdings, Lionsgate Studios, Nexstar Media Group, and Rogers Communications. The event will also offer one-on-one meetings with management from companies like AMC Networks, Churchill Downs, and Live Nation Entertainment. For those unable to attend in person, a webcast option will be available.

GAMCO Investors (GAMI) reported strong Q1 2025 results with earnings of $0.81 per share, up from $0.64 in Q1 2024. The company achieved an operating margin of 32.4%, improving from 27.0% year-over-year. Total assets under management (AUM) were $31.2 billion as of March 31, 2025. Key highlights include a partnership with Keeley adding nearly $1.0 billion in AUM, opening a new office in Zurich, and maintaining a strong balance sheet with $175.4 million in cash and investments with no debt. The company returned $14.1 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends. Notable performance came from The Gabelli Gold Fund, which gained 32% in Q1 2025. Revenue reached $57.3 million, while operating income increased to $18.6 million.