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Gabelli entities report 481,086 Nathans Famous (NATH) shares, 11.75% stake

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gabelli-affiliated investment entities report beneficial ownership of 481,086 shares of Nathans Famous common stock, representing 11.75% of the 4,094,405 shares outstanding as reported in the issuer’s Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended December 28, 2025.

The stake consists of 285,086 shares (6.96%) held by GAMCO Asset Management Inc., 187,000 shares (4.57%) held by Gabelli Funds LLC, and 9,000 shares (0.22%) held by Teton Advisors LLC. Other named Gabelli-related entities, including GAMCO Investors, Inc., GGCP, Inc., Associated Capital Group, Inc., and Mario Gabelli, report zero direct beneficial ownership.

Each investment adviser has sole voting and dispositive power over the shares it manages, generally for the benefit of advisory clients or funds. The group files a long-form Schedule 13D to align ongoing communications with Nathans Famous management with their disclosure obligations under the Exchange Act.

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Beneficial ownership 481,086 shares Aggregate stake reported by Gabelli-affiliated entities
Ownership percentage 11.75% Of 4,094,405 Nathans Famous shares outstanding as of 12/28/2025 Form 10-Q
Shares outstanding 4,094,405 shares Nathans Famous common stock outstanding per Form 10-Q for 12/28/2025
GAMCO Asset Management stake 285,086 shares (6.96%) Beneficially owned with sole voting and dispositive power
Gabelli Funds stake 187,000 shares (4.57%) Beneficially owned with sole voting and dispositive power
Teton Advisors stake 9,000 shares (0.22%) Beneficially owned with sole voting and dispositive power
Recent sale example 5,686 shares at 100.8419 Teton Westwood Mighty Mites Fund trade on 3/30/2026
beneficially own financial
"The aggregate number of Securities to which this relates is 481,086 shares, representing 11.75%"
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
sole voting power financial
"Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: 7 | Sole Voting Power"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
sole dispositive power financial
"7 | Sole Voting Power 285,086.00 8 | Shared Voting Power 0.00 9 | Sole Dispositive Power 285,086.00"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
investment adviser financial
"GAMCO, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GBL, is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940"
An investment adviser is a person or firm that professionally manages money and gives recommendations about buying, selling, or holding investments. Like a financial coach or guide, they have a legal duty to act in a client's best financial interest, so their advice, fees and potential conflicts can directly affect returns and risk — making their role important for investors who want informed, accountable help with portfolios.
Proxy Voting Committee financial
"the Proxy Voting Committee of each Fund shall respectively vote that Funds shares"
Schedule 13D financial
"The Reporting Persons file the long form pursuant to Section 13d-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.





632347100

(CUSIP Number)
DAVID GOLDMAN
191 MASON STREET,
GREENWICH, CT, 06830
914-921-5000

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
04/22/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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SCHEDULE 13D


GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL
Signature:PETER D. GOLDSTEIN
Name/Title:CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
Date:04/23/2026
GABELLI FUNDS LLC
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:GENERAL COUNSEL
Date:04/23/2026
GAMCO Asset Management Inc.
Signature:DOUGLAS R. JAMIESON
Name/Title:PRESIDENT
Date:04/23/2026
Teton Advisors, LLC
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:COUNSEL
Date:04/23/2026
GGCP, INC.
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
Date:04/23/2026
Associated Capital Group, Inc.
Signature:PETER D. GOLDSTEIN
Name/Title:CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
Date:04/23/2026
GABELLI MARIO J
Signature:DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
Date:04/23/2026

FAQ

Which Gabelli entities hold Nathans Famous (NATH) shares and in what amounts?

Three Gabelli-related advisers hold Nathans Famous shares: GAMCO Asset Management Inc. with 285,086 shares (6.96%), Gabelli Funds LLC with 187,000 shares (4.57%), and Teton Advisors LLC with 9,000 shares (0.22%) of the common stock.

How much of Nathans Famous (NATH) stock does GAMCO Asset Management hold?

GAMCO Asset Management Inc. reports beneficial ownership of 285,086 Nathans Famous shares, representing 6.96% of the issuer’s common stock outstanding as referenced in the filing, with sole voting and dispositive power over those shares.

Why do the Gabelli entities file a long-form Schedule 13D for Nathans Famous (NATH)?

The reporting persons state they file the long-form Schedule 13D so that their regular communications with Nathans Famous management remain in compliance with reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Who ultimately benefits from the Gabelli entities’ Nathans Famous (NATH) holdings?

The filing explains that advisory clients and investment partnerships of GAMCO, Gabelli Funds, Teton Advisors, and MJG Associates have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds from the Nathans Famous shares held on their behalf.