Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV) outlines white proxy card for 2026 shareholder vote

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust filed a current report stating that it plans to use a WHITE proxy card for its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. A proxy card is the form shareholders use to vote their shares if they do not attend the meeting in person. The color designation helps investors identify the voting materials sent by the Trust.

The Trust also notes that this disclosure is being furnished under the securities laws and is not treated as filed for liability purposes, unless specifically incorporated by reference in another document.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 8, 2026

The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		811-21423		80-0080998
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Corporate Center, Rye, New York		10580-1422
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrants telephone number, including area code (800) 422-3554

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

	☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
	☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
	☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
	☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest		GDV		New York Stock Exchange
Series H Cumulative Preferred Shares		GDV Pr H		New York Stock Exchange
Series K Cumulative Preferred Shares		GDV Pr K		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

☐ Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01. Other Events

The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (the “Trust”) plans to use a WHITE proxy card in connection with the Trust’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders.

The information disclosed under this Item 8.01 is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	THE GABELLI DIVIDEND & INCOME TRUST
Date: January 8, 2026	By:	/s/ John C. Ball
	Name:	John C. Ball
	Title:	President and Treasurer

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FAQ

What did The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV) disclose in this 8-K?

The Trust disclosed that it plans to use a WHITE proxy card in connection with its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders.

What is the significance of the WHITE proxy card mentioned by GDV?

The WHITE proxy card is the voting form the Trust intends to use for shareholders to cast their votes for matters at the 2026 annual meeting.

Does this GDV filing include financial or earnings information?

No financial or earnings data are discussed; the filing focuses on the planned use of a WHITE proxy card for the 2026 annual meeting.

Is the information about GDV’s WHITE proxy card considered filed or furnished?

The Trust states that the information is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless specifically incorporated by reference elsewhere.

Which securities of The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust are listed on the NYSE?

The NYSE-listed classes include Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (GDV), Series H Cumulative Preferred Shares (GDV Pr H), and Series K Cumulative Preferred Shares (GDV Pr K).

Who signed this GDV 8-K related to the proxy card?

The report was signed on behalf of The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust by John C. Ball, its President and Treasurer, dated January 8, 2026.