Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust Declares First Quarter Distribution of $0.16 Per Share

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Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust (NYSE:GGZ) has announced a quarterly cash distribution of $0.16 per share, payable on March 24, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 17, 2025. The Fund's Board of Trustees determines the distribution amount quarterly and may pay an additional adjusting distribution in December to meet Internal Revenue Code requirements.

The distribution may be classified as long-term capital gain or qualified dividend income, subject to a maximum 20% federal tax rate for individuals in taxable accounts. Some shareholders may also be subject to a 3.8% Medicare surcharge. Based on current accounting records, the 2025 distribution would be considered 100% from paid-in capital on a book basis.

Positive

• Consistent quarterly dividend distribution maintained at $0.16 per share
• Potential for additional year-end distribution to meet tax requirements

Negative

• Current distribution appears to be funded entirely from paid-in capital rather than earnings
• Distribution policy subject to modification without guarantee of continuation

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RYE, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust (NYSE:GGZ) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.16 per share cash distribution payable on March 24, 2025 to common shareholders of record on March 17, 2025.

The Fund intends to pay a quarterly distribution of an amount determined each quarter by the Board of Trustees. In addition to the quarterly distributions, and in accordance with the minimum distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code for regulated investment companies, the Fund may pay an adjusting distribution in December which includes any additional income and net realized capital gains in excess of the quarterly distributions for that year.

Each quarter, the Board of Directors reviews the amount of any potential distribution from the income, realized capital gain, or capital available. The Board of Directors will continue to monitor the Fund’s distribution level, taking into consideration the Fund’s net asset value and the current financial market environment. The Fund’s distribution policy is subject to modification by the Board of Directors at any time, and there can be no guarantee that the policy will continue. The distribution rate should not be considered the dividend yield or total return on an investment in the Fund.

All or part of the distribution may be treated as long-term capital gain or qualified dividend income (or a combination of both) for individuals, each subject to the maximum federal income tax rate for long term capital gains, which is currently 20% in taxable accounts for individuals (or less depending on an individual’s tax bracket). In addition, certain U.S. shareholders who are individuals, estates or trusts and whose income exceeds certain thresholds will be required to pay a 3.8% Medicare surcharge on their "net investment income", which includes dividends received from the Fund and capital gains from the sale or other disposition of shares of the Fund.

If the Fund does not generate sufficient earnings (dividends and interest income, less expenses, and realized net capital gain) equal to or in excess of the aggregate distributions paid by the Fund in a given year, then the amount distributed in excess of the Fund’s earnings would be deemed a return of capital. Since this would be considered a return of a portion of a shareholder’s original investment, it is generally not taxable and would be treated as a reduction in the shareholder’s cost basis.

Long-term capital gains, qualified dividend income, investment company taxable income, and return of capital, if any, will be allocated on a pro-rata basis to all distributions to common shareholders for the year. Based on the accounting records of the Fund currently available, the current distribution paid to common shareholders in 2025 would be deemed 100% from paid-in capital on a book basis. This does not represent information for tax reporting purposes. The estimated components of each distribution are updated and provided to shareholders of record in a notice accompanying the distribution and are available on our website (www.gabelli.com). The final determination of the sources of all distributions in 2025 will be made after year end and can vary from the quarterly estimates. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of the current distribution. All individual shareholders with taxable accounts will receive written notification regarding the components and tax treatment for all 2025 distributions in early 2026 via Form 1099-DIV.

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund before investing. For more information regarding the Fund’s distribution policy and other information about the Fund, call:

Bethany Uhlein
(914) 921-5546

About The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust
The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust is a diversified, closed-end management investment company with $136 million in total net assets whose primary investment objective is to achieve long-term capital growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities (such as common stock and preferred stock) of companies with small or medium sized market capitalizations. The Fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC, a subsidiary of GAMCO Investors, Inc. (OTCQX: GAMI).

NYSE – GGZ
CUSIP – 36249W104

Investor Relations Contact:
Bethany Uhlein
(914) 921-5546
buhlein@gabelli.com

FAQ

When is GGZ's Q1 2025 dividend payment date and record date?

GGZ's dividend payment date is March 24, 2025, with a record date of March 17, 2025.

What is the tax treatment for GGZ's 2025 distributions?

Based on current accounting records, the 2025 distribution is considered 100% from paid-in capital. Final tax determination will be made after year-end and reported on Form 1099-DIV in early 2026.

How much is GGZ's Q1 2025 dividend per share?

GGZ declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share.

What is the maximum federal tax rate for GGZ's qualified dividend income?

The maximum federal tax rate for qualified dividend income and long-term capital gains is 20% for individuals in taxable accounts.

Does GGZ pay an additional year-end distribution?

GGZ may pay an adjusting distribution in December to meet Internal Revenue Code requirements, including any additional income and net realized capital gains.