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This page provides access to U.S. regulatory filings and related information for The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (NYSE: GAB), a diversified, closed-end management investment company. While specific documents may vary over time, the fund’s disclosures describe how it reports on its investment objectives, distribution policy, capital structure, and preferred stock transactions through filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The Gabelli Equity Trust has referenced a tender offer statement on Schedule TO filed with the SEC in connection with an offer for its Series C and Series E Auction Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock. That filing includes the Offer to Purchase, Letter of Transmittal, and related documents, which set out the terms under which holders may tender their preferred shares and receive cash consideration plus accrued and unpaid dividends for accepted shares.
In addition to tender offer materials, investors typically look to SEC filings such as annual and periodic reports, as well as other required forms, to understand how a closed-end fund like The Gabelli Equity Trust describes its portfolio of equity securities, risk factors, distribution practices, and tax-related information. The fund has highlighted that its distributions can include net investment income, net capital gains, and return of capital, and that final tax character is reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.
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Mario J. Gabelli, a director, 10% owner, and control person of the adviser to Gabelli Equity Trust Inc., reported significant purchases of the trust’s Series Q Cumulative Preferred Shares on 12/26/2025. The filing shows a purchase of 500,000 Series Q preferred shares at $10 per share held indirectly through GAMCO Investors, Inc., bringing GAMCO’s reported beneficially owned amount in this line to 500,000 shares.
On the same date, the report also lists a separate purchase of 167,500 Series Q preferred shares at $10 per share held directly, with 167,500 shares shown as beneficially owned following that transaction. The explanatory note clarifies that the totals reflect shares owned by GAMCO, and that Mr. Gabelli, as controlling shareholder of GAMCO and Chief Investment Officer of Gabelli Funds, LLC, disclaims beneficial ownership of shares held by GAMCO beyond his indirect pecuniary interest.
Mario J. Gabelli, a director, 10% owner, and control person of the adviser to Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (GAB), reported the full redemption of his holdings of the trust’s Series N Cumulative Preferred Stock on December 26, 2025. The report shows the redemption of 16,750 Series N preferred shares held directly at $100 per share and 50,000 Series N preferred shares held indirectly through GAMCO Investors, Inc., also at $100 per share.
Following these transactions, the filing lists 0 Series N Cumulative Preferred shares beneficially owned both directly and indirectly. The explanation notes that the redemptions were made in connection with the redemption of all remaining outstanding Series N Cumulative Preferred Stock on that date, and that Mr. Gabelli disclaims beneficial ownership of GAMCO’s shares beyond his indirect pecuniary interest.
Gabelli Equity Trust (NYSE:GAB) filed a Form 4 disclosing that chairman, director and 10% owner Mario J. Gabelli surrendered 5,000 shares of the Trust’s Series N Cumulative Preferred Stock on 06/26/2025 at $100 per share under a contractual Right to Put feature that permits holders to tender up to 100% of the outstanding Series N shares to the fund.
The transaction totals $500,000 and reduces Gabelli’s direct Series N position from 21,750 to 16,750 shares. He also maintains an indirect beneficial interest in 50,000 shares held by GAMCO Investors, bringing his aggregate Series N holdings to 66,750 shares after the disposal.
The filing lists transaction code “J”, confirming the shares were surrendered pursuant to the put provision, and does not report any transactions in common stock or other derivative securities. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan box is indicated, and there are no accompanying risk factors or strategic disclosures. Overall, the activity appears routine and limited to the preferred share class, with minimal implications for GAB’s common shareholders.