Gabelli Equity Trust (NYSE: GAB) director logs 900-share common stock rights exercise

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gabelli Equity Trust director Anthonie C. van Ekris reported “other” transactions involving a total of 900 shares of common stock at $5.50 per share on April 28, 2026. According to the footnotes, these shares were acquired through the exercise of common stock purchase rights.

After these transactions, he holds 5,500 shares directly and 2,200 shares indirectly in trust accounts for his son and daughter, where he serves as trustee. These are classified as non-derivative, non‑buy/sell transactions rather than open‑market trades.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider VANEKRIS ANTHONIE C

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Stock, Par Value $0.001	500	$5.50	$3K
Other	Common Stock, Par Value $0.001	200	$5.50	$1K
Other	Common Stock, Par Value $0.001	200	$5.50	$1K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, Par Value $0.001 — 5,500 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock, Par Value $0.001 — 2,200 shares (Indirect, Trust account for son)

Footnotes (1)

1. The reporting person acquired these common stock through the exercise of common stock purchase rights. The shares reported are held in a trust account for the son of Mr. van Ekris. Mr. van Ekris also serves as the trustee on the account. The shares reported are held in a trust account for the daughter of Mr. van Ekris. Mr. van Ekris also serves as the trustee on the account.

Key Figures

Other transactions shares: 900 shares Transaction price: $5.50 per share Direct holdings after: 5,500 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Other transactions shares 900 shares Total J-code common stock transactions on April 28, 2026

Transaction price $5.50 per share Price for reported common stock transactions

Direct holdings after 5,500 shares Direct GAB common stock held following transactions

Indirect trust holdings after 2,200 shares Held in trust accounts for son and daughter

Restructuring shares 900 shares Shares classified as restructuring-type (J-code) events

Key Terms

Form 4, common stock purchase rights, indirect, trust account, +1 more

5 terms

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

common stock purchase rights financial

"acquired these common stock through the exercise of common stock purchase rights"

indirect financial

"ownership_type" : "indirect""

trust account financial

"shares reported are held in a trust account for the son"

A trust account is a special bank or brokerage account where assets are held and managed by a designated person or firm (the trustee) for the benefit of another person or group (the beneficiary). It matters to investors because it separates assets from personal or corporate funds, can protect assets, control how and when money is used, and may affect tax or legal rights—think of it as a locked drawer opened only under agreed rules.

beneficial ownership financial

"serves as the trustee on the account, implying beneficial ownership reporting"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

VANEKRIS ANTHONIE C

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O GAMCO INVESTORS, INC.

ONE CORPORATE CENTER

(Street)

RYE NEW YORK 10580

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC [ GAB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/28/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock, Par Value $0.001	04/28/2026		J(1)		500	A	$5.5	5,500	D
Common Stock, Par Value $0.001	04/28/2026		J(1)		200	A	$5.5	2,200	I	Trust account for son(2)
Common Stock, Par Value $0.001	04/28/2026		J(1)		200	A	$5.5	2,200	I	Trust account for daughter(3)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reporting person acquired these common stock through the exercise of common stock purchase rights.

2. The shares reported are held in a trust account for the son of Mr. van Ekris. Mr. van Ekris also serves as the trustee on the account.

3. The shares reported are held in a trust account for the daughter of Mr. van Ekris. Mr. van Ekris also serves as the trustee on the account.

	John C. Ball as Attorney-in-Fact for Anthonie C. van Ekris	06/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did GABELLI EQUITY TRUST (GAB) report for Anthonie C. van Ekris?

Anthonie C. van Ekris reported three “other” transactions totaling 900 common shares at $5.50 per share on April 28, 2026. These were non-derivative events classified as other acquisitions or dispositions, not standard open-market buys or sells.

How were the new GAB shares acquired in Anthonie C. van Ekris’ April 2026 transactions?

The filing states the shares were acquired through the exercise of common stock purchase rights. This means rights previously granted were used to obtain common shares, rather than purchasing stock directly in the open market at prevailing prices.

How many GABELLI EQUITY TRUST (GAB) shares does Anthonie C. van Ekris hold after the reported transactions?

After the April 28, 2026 transactions, he holds 5,500 GAB common shares directly and 2,200 shares indirectly. The indirect holdings are split between trust accounts for his son and daughter, where he serves as trustee on both accounts.

What role do family trusts play in Anthonie C. van Ekris’ GAB share ownership?

Part of his reported ownership is indirect through trusts. The filing notes 2,200 GAB shares are held in trust accounts for his son and daughter, with Mr. van Ekris serving as trustee, giving him reported indirect beneficial ownership of those shares.

Were Anthonie C. van Ekris’ April 2026 GAB transactions open-market purchases or sales?

No. The transactions are coded “J” as other acquisitions or dispositions and described as involving exercise of common stock purchase rights. The filing does not classify them as traditional open-market buy or sell trades for cash consideration.