Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. Announces Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 13, 2024

TL;DR

<b>Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. will hold its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 13, 2024, to elect four directors.</b>

AI Summary

GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC (GAB-RI) filed a Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) with the SEC on March 22, 2024. The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. will hold its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 13, 2024. The meeting will take place at 9:15 a.m. ET at GAMCO Investors, Inc. in Rye, New York, and virtually via Internet webcast. The primary purpose of the meeting is to elect four Directors to the Fund's Board. Three directors will be elected by holders of common stock and preferred stock (Series C, E, G, H). The filing is a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) filed on March 22, 2024.

Why It Matters

For investors and stakeholders tracking GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC, this filing contains several important signals. This proxy statement provides stockholders with essential information regarding the upcoming annual meeting, including the agenda and voting procedures. The election of directors is a critical governance function, allowing shareholders to influence the oversight and strategic direction of the fund.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC shows low risk based on this filing. The filing is a routine proxy statement for an annual meeting, with no immediate financial or operational changes indicated.

Analyst Insight

Stockholders should review the proxy materials to make informed voting decisions on director elections.

Key Numbers

• 4 — Directors to be elected (Number of directors to be elected at the meeting.)
• 3 — Directors elected by common and preferred stockholders (Number of directors elected by specific stockholder groups.)
• May 13, 2024 — Annual Meeting Date (Date of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.)
• 9:15 a.m. ET — Annual Meeting Time (Time of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.)

Key Players & Entities

• GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. (company) — Registrant name
• May 13, 2024 (date) — Date of Annual Meeting
• GAMCO Investors, Inc. (company) — Location of Annual Meeting
• Rye, New York (location) — Address of Annual Meeting
• Series C Auction Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock (security) — Type of preferred stock
• Series E Auction Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock (security) — Type of preferred stock
• Series G Cumulative Preferred Stock (security) — Type of preferred stock
• 5.00% Series H Cumulative Prefe (security) — Type of preferred stock

FAQ

Industry Context

The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. is a closed-end management investment company. This filing is a standard proxy statement for its annual shareholder meeting.

Regulatory Implications

The filing is made pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which governs the solicitation of proxies.

What Investors Should Do

1. Review the proxy statement for details on director nominees.
2. Vote on the election of directors.
3. Attend the annual meeting virtually or in person if desired.

Key Dates

• 2024-05-13: Annual Meeting of Stockholders — Election of directors and other business.
• 2024-03-22: Filing Date — Filing of Definitive Proxy Statement (DEF 14A).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

This is a DEF 14A filing for the 2024 annual meeting, following previous filings related to the company's operations and shareholder matters.

Key Financial Figures

• $1,000 — tion of proxies for an estimated fee of $1,000 plus reimbursement of expenses. The Fun
• $0.001 — ck outstanding: common stock, par value $0.001 per share (Common Stock''), and preferr
• $150,000 — the SEC's findings and allegation, paid $150,000 and agreed to cease and desist committi

Filing Documents

• gab-html7528_def14a.htm (DEF 14A) — 280KB
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• 0001133228-24-002408.txt (&nbsp;) — 25222KB
• gab-20240403.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
• gab-20240403_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 3KB
• gab-20240403_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 2KB
• gab-20240403_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 2KB
• gab-html7528_def14a_htm.xml (XML) — 9KB

From the Filing

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by Registrant Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material Pursuant to Sec. 240.14a-12 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): No fee required Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11. 1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies: 2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies: 3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11(set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined): 4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction: 5) Total fee paid: Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing. 1) Amount Previously Paid: 2) Form, Schedule or Registration 3) Filing Party: 4) Date Filed: THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (914) 921-5070 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS To Be Held on May 13, 2024 To the Stockholders of THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc., a Maryland corporation (the Fund''), will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 9:15 a.m., ET, at GAMCO Investors, Inc., One Corporate Center, 401 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Rye, New York, 10580 and virtually by Internet webcast (the Meeting''), and at any adjournments or postponements thereof for the following purposes: 1. To elect four (4) Directors of the Fund, three (3) to be elected by the holders of the Fund's common stock and holders of its Series C Auction Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E Auction Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series G Cumulative Preferred Stock, 5.00% Series H Cumulative Preferred Stock, 5.00% Series K Cumulative Preferred Stock, 4.25% Series M Cumulative Preferred Stock, and 5.25% Series N Cumulative Preferred Stock (together, Preferred Stock''), voting together as a single class, and one (1) Director to be elected by the holders of the Funds Preferred Stock, voting as a separate class; and 2. To consider and vote upon such other matters, including adjournments, as may properly come before said Meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof. These items are discussed in greater detail in the attached Proxy Statement. We are conducting a "hybrid" meeting - you may attend in person or virtually. Whether or not you plan to attend the Meeting in person, stockholders must register in advance by submitting the required information to the Fund at: http://Gabelli.com/CEFAnnualMeeting. Following registration, a stockholder will be provided with instructions regarding how to access the virtual Meeting, including the link for the Meeting. Requests for registration must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on May 12, 2024. Stockholders will receive an email confirming their registration and providing instructions for participating in the Meeting. Any questions should be directed to CEFProxy@gabelli.com. The close of business on March 15, 2024, has been fixed as the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Meeting and any adjournments or postponements thereof. YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT REGARDLESS OF THE SIZE OF YOUR HOLDINGS IN THE FUND. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO VOTE YOUR PROXY IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING, EVEN IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE MEETING. STOCKHOLDERS MAY AUTHORIZE THEIR PROXY BY TELEPHONE OR THE INTERNET. ALTERNATIVELY, STOCKHOLDERS MAY SUBMIT VOTING INSTRUCTIONS BY SIGNING AND DATING THE PROXY CARD AND RETURNING IT IN THE ACCOMPANYING POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE. By Order of the Board of Directors, PETER GOLDSTEIN Secretary April 3, 2024 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SIGNING PROXY CARDS TO BE RETURNED BY MAIL The following general rules for signing proxy cards may be of assistance to you and avoid the time and expense to the Fund involved in validating your vote if you fail to properly sign your proxy card. 1. Individual Accounts: Sign your name exactly as it appears in the registration on the proxy card. 2. Joint Accounts: Either party may sign, but the name of the party signing should conform exactly to the name shown in the registration. 3. All Other

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