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Leadership update at Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (NYSE: GLU) after Gabelli medical incident

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The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust reported that Mario J. Gabelli, its Trustee, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, experienced a medical incident on March 19, 2026, and was hospitalized for observation and testing. His condition is improving and he is on the road to recovery, though his return date is not yet known.

GAMCO Investors, Inc., parent of the Fund’s adviser, implemented its long-standing succession plan on March 22, 2026, naming Christopher J. Marangi as President of GAMCO. Day-to-day operations of GAMCO will continue to be led by co-CEO Douglas R. Jamieson and Mr. Marangi, while the Gabelli Value team Co-Chief Investment Officers, Kevin V. Dreyer and Mr. Marangi, lead the Fund’s portfolio management during Mr. Gabelli’s absence. The Fund also incorporates this information by reference into its effective registration statement.

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Health-related leadership interruption is addressed by an existing, implemented succession plan.

The Fund discloses that Mario J. Gabelli, its long-time investment leader, is recovering from a medical incident with an undetermined return date. This kind of health disclosure can matter to investors because it involves a key decision-maker for the Fund’s strategy.

The filing explains that GAMCO’s succession plan, in place for several years, was activated on March 22, 2026. Christopher J. Marangi became President of GAMCO, while day-to-day operations are led by co-CEO Douglas R. Jamieson and Mr. Marangi, and portfolio management for the Fund is handled by Gabelli Value team Co-Chief Investment Officers.

This structure emphasizes continuity of operations and investment oversight using an established team rather than ad hoc arrangements. Future company communications may further clarify Mr. Gabelli’s role upon his return, but the current disclosure focuses on continuity during his absence.

Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Medical incident date March 19, 2026 Date of Mario J. Gabelli’s medical incident
Succession plan activation date March 22, 2026 Date GAMCO implemented its succession plan
Filing date May 7, 2026 Date of the reported event disclosure
succession plan financial
"GAMCO, the parent company of the Fund’s adviser... implemented GAMCO’s succession plan that has been in place for several years."
Co-Chief Investment Officers financial
"The Gabelli Value team Co-Chief Investment Officers Kevin V. Dreyer and Christopher J. Marangi lead the portfolio management team for the Fund"
Registration Statement regulatory
"The Fund incorporates the information included in this Item 8.01 by reference into its effective Registration Statement."
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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) May 7, 2026

 

 

 

The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   811-21529   32-0116828

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  

(Commission

File Number)

  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

One Corporate Center, Rye, New York   10580
(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   GLU   NYSE American
Series A Cumulative Puttable and Callable Preferred Shares   GLU Pr A   NYSE American
Series B cumulative Puttable and Callable Preferred Shares   GLU Pr B   NYSE American

 

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

 

As previously announced by GAMCO Investors, Inc. (“GAMCO”) on March 23, 2026, Mario J. Gabelli (“Mr. Gabelli”), Trustee, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of the Fund, and Chairman, Co-Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Investment Officer – Value Portfolios of GAMCO Investors, Inc. and Chief Investment Officer – Value Portfolios of Gabelli Funds, LLC and GAMCO Asset Management, Inc., was admitted to the hospital for observation and testing after a medical incident March 19, 2026, following a busy day of events around New York City. His condition is improving and he is on the road to recovery, but the timeline for his return is not yet known.

 

On March 22, 2026, GAMCO, the parent company of the Fund’s adviser, Gabelli Funds, LLC (the “Adviser”), implemented GAMCO’s succession plan that has been in place for several years. In accordance with that plan, Christopher J. Marangi was named President of GAMCO on March 22, 2026.

 

While the timeline for Mr. Gabelli’s return remains undetermined, the day-to-day operations of GAMCO will continue to be led by co-CEO, Douglas R. Jamieson, and Christopher J. Marangi.

 

The Gabelli Value team Co-Chief Investment Officers Kevin V. Dreyer and Christopher J. Marangi lead the portfolio management team for the Fund during Mr. Gabelli’s absence.

 

The Fund incorporates the information included in this Item 8.01 by reference into its effective Registration Statement.

 

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)Exhibits

 

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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 GLOBAL UTILITY & INCOME TRUST
     
Date: May 7, 2026 By: /s/ John C. Ball
  Name: John C. Ball
  Title: President and Treasurer

 

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FAQ

What did The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (GLU) disclose about Mario J. Gabelli?

The Fund disclosed that Mario J. Gabelli had a medical incident on March 19, 2026 and was hospitalized for observation and testing. His condition is improving and he is on the road to recovery, though the timing of his return has not yet been determined.

How is GAMCO’s succession plan affecting GLU after Mr. Gabelli’s medical incident?

GAMCO implemented its long-standing succession plan on March 22, 2026. Under this plan, Christopher J. Marangi was named President of GAMCO, and leadership responsibilities were formally allocated to maintain operations while Mr. Gabelli is absent from day-to-day activities.

Who is leading day-to-day operations at GAMCO and the adviser to GLU?

Day-to-day operations of GAMCO are being led by co-CEO Douglas R. Jamieson and President Christopher J. Marangi. GAMCO is the parent of Gabelli Funds, LLC, which serves as the adviser to The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust, helping ensure operational continuity.

Who manages The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust portfolios during Mr. Gabelli’s absence?

The Gabelli Value team Co-Chief Investment Officers, Kevin V. Dreyer and Christopher J. Marangi, lead the Fund’s portfolio management team during Mr. Gabelli’s absence. This team-based structure is intended to maintain the Fund’s investment approach while he recovers.

What corporate changes were announced at GAMCO in connection with this GLU update?

Effective March 22, 2026, GAMCO Investors, Inc. named Christopher J. Marangi as President as part of its existing succession plan. He shares leadership of day-to-day operations with co-CEO Douglas R. Jamieson, providing defined executive responsibilities during Mr. Gabelli’s absence.

How does this GLU disclosure relate to its registration statement?

The Fund states that it incorporates the information in this report into its effective registration statement. This means the leadership and succession details described here are formally included by reference in the Fund’s existing registration materials for regulatory and investor disclosure purposes.

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