Gabelli Convertible & Income Securities Fund Inc. Announces Annual Meeting

TL;DR

<b>The Gabelli Convertible and Income Securities Fund Inc. (GCV) will hold its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 13, 2024, with options for in-person and virtual attendance.</b>

AI Summary

GABELLI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME SECURITIES FUND INC (GCV) filed a Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) with the SEC on March 21, 2024. The Gabelli Convertible and Income Securities Fund Inc. (GCV) will hold its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 13, 2024. The meeting will take place at 8:30 a.m. ET at GAMCO Investors, Inc. in Rye, New York. Stockholders can also attend the meeting virtually via an Internet webcast. The filing is a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) filed on March 21, 2024. The company was formerly known as Gabelli Convertible Securities Fund Inc. /DE and Gabelli Series Funds Inc.

Why It Matters

For investors and stakeholders tracking GABELLI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME SECURITIES FUND INC, this filing contains several important signals. This filing provides crucial information for stockholders regarding the upcoming annual meeting, including details on how to attend and participate in corporate governance. As a closed-end fund, the annual meeting is a key event for shareholders to receive updates, vote on proposals, and engage with the fund's management.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — GABELLI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME SECURITIES FUND INC shows low risk based on this filing. The risk is low as this is a standard proxy filing for an annual meeting, not indicating any immediate financial distress or significant operational changes.

Analyst Insight

Stockholders should review the proxy materials to understand the agenda for the annual meeting and exercise their voting rights.

Financial Highlights

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Key Numbers

• May 13, 2024 — Annual Meeting Date (Date of Annual Meeting of Stockholders)
• 8:30 a.m. ET — Meeting Time (Time of Annual Meeting of Stockholders)
• 2024-03-21 — Filing Date (Date the DEF 14A was filed)

Key Players & Entities

• GABELLI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME SECURITIES FUND INC (company) — Registrant
• GCV (company) — Ticker symbol for The Gabelli Convertible and Income Securities Fund Inc.
• May 13, 2024 (date) — Date of Annual Meeting of Stockholders
• GAMCO Investors, Inc. (company) — Location of in-person meeting
• Rye, New York (location) — Address of GAMCO Investors, Inc.
• March 21, 2024 (date) — Filing date of the DEF 14A
• 19970507 (date) — Date of name change from Gabelli Convertible Securities Fund Inc. /DE
• 19920703 (date) — Date of name change from Gabelli Series Funds Inc.

FAQ

Risk Factors

• Compliance with SEC Regulations [low — regulatory]: The fund must comply with all SEC regulations regarding proxy solicitations and annual meetings, including timely filing and accurate disclosure.
• Meeting Logistics and Participation [low — operational]: Ensuring smooth execution of both the in-person and virtual components of the annual meeting is crucial for stockholder engagement.

Key Dates

• 2024-05-13: Annual Meeting of Stockholders — Key date for shareholder participation and voting.
• 2024-03-21: DEF 14A Filing — Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the SEC.

Glossary

DEF 14A

Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the SEC. (This filing provides official notice and details for the annual shareholder meeting.)

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 5.20% S
• $150,000 — the SEC's findings and allegation, paid $150,000 and agreed to cease and desist committi

Filing Documents

• gcv-html7529_def14a.htm (DEF 14A) — 286KB
• proxy001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 558KB
• proxy002.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 754KB
• proxy003.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 562KB
• proxy004.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 755KB
• 0001133228-24-002387.txt (&nbsp;) — 6408KB
• gcv-20240403.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
• gcv-20240403_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 3KB
• gcv-20240403_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 2KB
• gcv-20240403_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 2KB
• gcv-html7529_def14a_htm.xml (XML) — 10KB

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 Convertible and Income Securities Fund 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 CONVERTIBLE AND INCOME SECURITIES FUND 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 CONVERTIBLE AND INCOME SECURITIES FUND INC. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of The Gabelli Convertible and Income Securities Fund Inc., a Maryland corporation (the "Fund"), will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 8:30 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 five (5) Directors of the Fund to be elected by the holders of the Fund's common stock and holders of its 5.20% Series G Cumulative Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock"), voting together as a single 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 Accounts: The capacity of the individuals signing the proxy card should be indicated unless it is reflected in the form of registration. For example: Registration Valid Signature Corporate Accounts (1) ABC Corp. ABC Corp., John Doe, Treasurer (2) ABC Corp. John Doe, Treasurer (3

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