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The Gabelli Utility Trust (NYSE: GUT) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company focused on utility-related investments. Public announcements describe its primary investment objective as seeking long-term growth of capital and income by investing primarily in utility companies involved in the generation and distribution of electricity, gas, and water. The fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC, a subsidiary of GAMCO Investors, Inc. (OTCQX: GAMI).
News about The Gabelli Utility Trust frequently centers on its distribution policy and monthly cash distributions. The Board of Trustees has repeatedly approved the continuation of a policy of paying fixed monthly cash distributions, and the fund notes that it has paid a distribution to shareholders every month since October 1999. Regular press releases outline upcoming record dates, payable dates, and per-share distribution amounts for future months.
Company communications also discuss how the Board reviews distributions each quarter, considering income, realized capital gains, capital available, the fund’s net asset value, and the broader financial market environment. These updates often explain that the distribution policy can be modified at any time and that the distribution rate should not be viewed as the dividend yield or total return on an investment in the fund.
Other recurring themes in GUT news include commentary that the fund’s shares have traded at a premium to net asset value, along with reminders for shareholders participating in the dividend reinvestment plan that reinvestment may occur at a premium. Disclosures on the estimated composition of distributions—such as portions attributed to net investment income, capital gains, or return of capital—are also provided, with final tax character reported after year end.
Investors following GUT news can use this page to review the fund’s historical and ongoing announcements regarding its monthly distributions, distribution policy, and related shareholder information.
Gabelli Utility Trust (NYSE: GUT) declared monthly cash distributions of $0.05 per share for April, May and June 2026, with record and payable dates listed for each month.
The Board reaffirmed its monthly distribution policy, noted shares trade at a premium to NAV, and said preliminary 2026 distributions are 100% from paid-in capital on a book basis.
Gabelli Utility Trust (NYSE:GUT) declared monthly cash distributions of $0.05 per share for January, February, and March 2026 with record/payable dates of Jan 15/Jan 23, Feb 12/Feb 20, Mar 17/Mar 24 respectively.
The Board reaffirmed its monthly distribution policy, will review distributions quarterly and may pay an adjusting distribution in December to meet RIC tax requirements. The Fund has paid distributions every month since October 1999. Based on current accounting, 2025 distributions are estimated to comprise ~11% net investment income, ~11% net capital gains, and ~78% return of capital on a book basis. The Fund currently trades at a premium to net asset value and reinvestment purchases occur at that premium.
Gabelli Utility Trust (NYSE:GUT) has announced the continuation of its monthly distribution policy, declaring fixed cash distributions of $0.05 per share for October, November, and December 2025. The Fund has consistently paid monthly distributions since October 1999.
The distributions' composition for 2025 is approximately 9% from net investment income, 3% from net capital gains, and 88% return of capital. The Board of Trustees reviews distribution levels quarterly, considering net asset value and market conditions. Notably, the Fund's shares are currently trading at a premium to NAV, which the Board believes may not be sustainable.
The Gabelli Utility Trust (NYSE:GUT) has announced the continuation of its fixed monthly cash distribution policy, declaring distributions of $0.05 per share for April, May, and June 2025. The Fund's Board of Trustees reviews distribution amounts quarterly, considering income, realized capital gains, and market conditions.
The distributions are scheduled for payment on April 23, May 22, and June 23, 2025, to shareholders of record on April 15, May 15, and June 13, respectively. The Fund has maintained monthly distributions since October 1999. Currently, shares are trading at a premium to net asset value, which the Board believes may not be sustainable.
The 2025 distributions are expected to comprise approximately 1% from net investment income and 99% return of capital on a book basis. Shareholders should note that reinvestment of distributions occurs at a premium to net asset value under the current market price.
The Gabelli Utility Trust (NYSE:GUT) Board of Trustees has approved the continuation of its fixed monthly cash distributions policy, declaring $0.05 per share for January, February, and March 2025. The distributions will be paid on respective dates in each month. The Board continues to evaluate strategic opportunities in the current market environment. The Fund has maintained monthly distributions since October 1999. Currently, shares are trading at a premium to net asset value, which the Board believes may not be sustainable. The 2024 distributions comprise approximately 4% from net investment income and 96% return of capital on a book basis.
The Gabelli Utility Trust (NYSE: GUT) has successfully concluded its transferable rights offering, raising $58,120,545 in gross proceeds. The Fund will issue 11,624,109 common shares as a result of the offering. Rights holders were able to purchase common shares by submitting five Rights and $5.00 per share. The offering expired on October 21, 2024, and new common shares will be issued around October 25, 2024. These new shares will be eligible for the Fund's monthly distribution on November 21, 2024, but not for the October 24, 2024 distribution. Over-subscription requests will be allocated in full among fully exercising record date shareholders, subject to Board approval.
The Gabelli Utility Trust (NYSE:GUT) has announced the continuation of its monthly cash distribution policy. The Board of Trustees has declared $0.05 per share distributions for October, November, and December 2024. The Fund has consistently paid monthly distributions since October 1999.
Key points:
- The Board is evaluating strategic opportunities in the current market environment
- The Fund's shares are trading at a premium to net asset value, which may not be sustainable
- Distributions may include long-term capital gains and qualified dividend income
- Approximately 8% of 2024 distributions are from net investment income, while 92% are deemed return of capital
The Fund's distribution policy is subject to modification, and shareholders should consider tax implications and consult financial advisors for personalized advice.
The Gabelli Utility Trust (NYSE: GUT) has announced a transferable rights offering for common shareholders. Key details include:
- Record date: September 9, 2024
- One transferable right per common share held
- Five rights plus $5.00 required to purchase one additional common share
- Over-subscription privilege for fully exercising shareholders
- Rights expected to trade on NYSE from September 5, 2024
- Offering expires on October 21, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET
The Fund may use net proceeds for investment purposes or to redeem preferred shares or repay outstanding notes. This offering is made under the Fund's effective shelf registration statement.
The Gabelli Utility Trust (NYSE:GUT) announced the continuation of its fixed monthly cash distributions, with $0.05 per share declared for July, August, and September 2024. These distributions will be payable on July 24, August 23, and September 23, respectively.
The Board of Trustees will review the Fund's financials quarterly and may adjust distributions if needed, particularly in December.
The Fund's shares trade at a premium to net asset value, which the Board believes may not be sustainable. For 2024, approximately 99% of distributions are expected to be a return of capital.
Shareholders will receive detailed tax information in early 2025. The Fund has consistently paid monthly distributions since October 1999.