[Form 4] GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

General American Investors (GAM) reported insider purchases by its Chairman via a Form 4. On 10/29/2025, the reporting person purchased 3,811 shares of the company’s 5.95% Preferred Stock at $24.98. On 10/30/2025, an additional 7,394 preferred shares were purchased at $24.979.

Following these transactions, the filing lists 117,847 shares of 5.95% Preferred Stock held directly. The filing also shows common stock beneficial ownership of 1,422,966 shares held directly, 11,487 shares held indirectly by trusts, and 4,548 shares held directly in an IRA. Some securities are noted as held through entities or trusts, with explanatory footnotes identifying the nature of those holdings.

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^*

DAVIDSON SPENCER

(Last) (First) (Middle)

GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC

530 FIFTH AVE - 26TH FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10036

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC [ GAM ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/29/2025

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
Common Stock								1,422,966	D(1)
Common Stock								11,487	I(2)	By Trusts
Common Stock								4,548	D(3)
5.95% Preferred Stock	10/29/2025		P		3,811	A	$24.98	110,453	D(1)
5.95% Preferred Stock	10/30/2025		P		7,394	A	$24.979	117,847	D(1)
5.95% Preferred Stock								1,000	D(3)
5.95% Preferred Stock								5,000	I(2)	By Trusts

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 held by Hudson Partnership of which Spencer Davidson is the General Partner.

2. By Various Trusts of which the undersigned is Trustee. The undersigned discontinued service on two Trusts in 2024 and disclaims any beneficial interest in these shares.

3. Shares held in an IRA account.

	/s/Spencer Davidson	10/30/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did GAM report on Form 4?

The Chairman purchased 3,811 shares of 5.95% Preferred Stock at $24.98 on 10/29/2025 and 7,394 shares at $24.979 on 10/30/2025.

What is the insider’s preferred stock holding after the reported trades for GAM?

The filing lists 117,847 shares of 5.95% Preferred Stock held directly following the transactions.

How many GAM common shares does the insider beneficially own?

The filing shows 1,422,966 common shares held directly, 11,487 held indirectly by trusts, and 4,548 held directly in an IRA.

What role does the reporting person hold at GAM?

The reporting person is listed as Chairman.

Were these GAM trades coded as purchases?

Yes. The transactions are coded P (purchase) on 10/29/2025 and 10/30/2025.

Are any GAM holdings through entities or trusts?

Yes. Explanatory notes state shares are held by Hudson Partnership and by various trusts for which the insider has roles.