Mario Gabelli Trims Series N Preferred Stake in Gabelli Equity Trust

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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.

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• None.

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• Chairman Mario J. Gabelli disposed of 5,000 Series N preferred shares (~7.5 % of his total preferred holdings) valued at approximately $500,000.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine $0.5 M preferred share put; negligible impact on GAB common.

Gabelli’s 5,000-share surrender represents roughly 7.5 % of his total Series N stake and about 23 % of his direct holdings. Because the move was executed under the original Right to Put—an embedded liquidity feature of the preferred issue—it does not signal a change in his outlook or control. He retains ownership of 66,750 Series N shares and continues to dominate GAMCO, the Trust’s adviser. The transaction involves preferred, not common, equity and is for a modest dollar amount relative to GAB’s market capitalization, so the filing is unlikely to affect share valuation or governance dynamics.

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

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

GABELLI MARIO J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O GAMCO INVESTORS, INC.

ONE CORPORATE CENTER

(Street)

RYE NY 10580

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

X	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	X	Other (specify below)
			Control Person of Adviser

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/26/2025

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

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

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

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
Series N Cumulative Preferred Stock	06/26/2025		J(1)		5,000	D	$100	16,750	D
Series N Cumulative Preferred Stock								50,000	I	GAMCO Investors, Inc.(2)

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. Shares were surrendered in accordance with Right to Put to the Fund up to 100% of Outstanding Series N Cumulative Preferred Stock.

2. The shares reported reflect the total shares owned by GAMCO Investors, Inc. (GAMCO). Mario J. Gabelli is the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and controlling shareholder of GAMCO. Mr. Gabelli has less than a 100% interest in GAMCO and disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by it which are in excess of his indirect pecuniary interest.

	Douglas R. Jamieson as Attorney-in-Fact for Mario J. Gabelli	06/27/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many Series N preferred shares did Mario J. Gabelli dispose of on 06/26/2025?

The Form 4 reports a disposition of 5,000 Series N Cumulative Preferred shares.

What price did Gabelli receive for the surrendered Series N preferred shares of GAB?

The shares were surrendered at $100 per share, totaling $500,000.

What is Mario J. Gabelli’s remaining ownership in GAB Series N preferred stock?

Post-transaction, he owns 16,750 shares directly and 50,000 shares indirectly through GAMCO Investors, for a total of 66,750 shares.

What transaction code was used in the Form 4 for GAB and what does it signify?

The filing lists Transaction Code “J”, indicating stock was surrendered or exchanged pursuant to a put right or similar agreement.