Lazard Asset Mgmt (NYSE:GAM) reports a 6.7% stake in General American Investors

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

General American Investors Co Inc: Lazard Asset Management LLC reports beneficial ownership of 1,580,674 shares of common equity, representing 6.7% of the class as of 03/31/2026.

The filing (Schedule 13G) lists sole voting and dispositive power over the 1,580,674 shares. The form is signed by Kyle DiGangi, Managing Director, on 05/15/2026.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Lazard holds a measurable passive stake in GAM (6.7%).

Lazard Asset Management LLC reports beneficial ownership of 1,580,674 shares, representing 6.7% as listed on 03/31/2026. The filing shows sole voting and dispositive power for the same share count.

Cash‑flow treatment or intentions (e.g., active trading, block sales) are not stated in the excerpt; subsequent disclosures would specify any changes in position.

Securities Compliance Counsel

Schedule 13G disclosure confirms reporting compliance; no allegation or transaction intent is declared.

The filing format and signature by Kyle DiGangi on 05/15/2026 satisfy the attestation element. The document lists CUSIP 368802104 and the reporter's address at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

Filing-type implications (passive vs active investor status) are not explicitly provided in the excerpt; any change in status would require further amendment.

Key Figures

Filing type: Schedule 13G Shares beneficially owned: 1,580,674 shares Percent of class: 6.7% +3 more

6 metrics

Filing type Schedule 13G Beneficial ownership disclosure for equity

Shares beneficially owned 1,580,674 shares Amount listed in Item 4 of the Schedule 13G

Percent of class 6.7% Percent of class reported in Item 4

CUSIP 368802104 Identifier shown for the issuer's equity

Reporting date 03/31/2026 Date header associated with the ownership disclosure

Signature date 05/15/2026 Date the filing was signed by the reporting officer

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, Beneficially owned, Dispositive power

3 terms

Schedule 13G regulatory

"Item 1. (a) Name of issuer: General American Investors Co Inc"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

Beneficially owned financial

"Item 4. (a) Amount beneficially owned: 1,580,674"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

Dispositive power regulatory

"Item 4. (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,580,674"

Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.

See more from StockTitan in Google Search and AI answers. Adds StockTitan as a preferred source · opens Google

Add on Google Not now

Available on EDGAR 05/15/2026 - 03:59 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/15/2026 - 03:58 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

FAQ

What stake does Lazard Asset Management LLC report in GAM?

Lazard Asset Management LLC reports beneficial ownership of 1,580,674 shares, equal to 6.7% of the equity class. The Schedule 13G cites this position with voting and dispositive power recorded as sole authority.

As of what date is the Lazard ownership reported for GAM (GAM)?

The ownership figure is presented with a reporting date of 03/31/2026. The Schedule 13G is signed by the filer’s representative on 05/15/2026, which is the signature date of the filing.

Does the filing state whether Lazard will actively trade GAM shares?

No. The excerpt lists beneficial ownership and voting/dispositive power but does not state trading intentions. The Schedule 13G in the excerpt does not disclose plans to buy, sell, or change the reporting status.

Who signed the Schedule 13G for Lazard regarding GAM?

The Schedule 13G is signed by Kyle DiGangi, identified as Managing Director, Global CCO & Counsel, with the signature date shown as 05/15/2026 in the filing excerpt.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

General American Investors Co Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Equity

(Title of Class of Securities)

368802104

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 368802104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Lazard Asset Management LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

NEW YORK

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,580,674.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,580,674.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,580,674.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

6.7 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: General American Investors Co Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 530 Fifth Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, US-NY, 10036, US
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Lazard Asset Management LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, 10112, NY, United States
(c)	Citizenship: NEW YORK
(d)	Title of class of securities: Equity
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 368802104
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 1,580,674
(b)	Percent of class: 6.7 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,580,674
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,580,674
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Lazard Asset Management LLC

Signature:	Kyle DiGangi
Name/Title:	Managing Director, Global CCO & Counsel
Date:	05/15/2026