General American Investors Announces Issue Price for the 2020 Year-End Dividend and Distribution Payable on December 30, 2021

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General American Investors Company (NYSE: GAM) announced a year-end dividend of $3.05 per share, payable on December 30, 2021. The shares will be issued at $42.70, below the net asset value of $50.86. This dividend consists of $2.70 from long-term capital gains and $0.35 from undistributed net investment income. The company has net assets of approximately $1.2 billion as of November 30, 2021, and aims for long-term capital appreciation through strategic investments.

Positive

• Dividend per share of $3.05 indicates commitment to shareholder returns.
• Distribution includes $2.70 from net long-term capital gains, reflecting strong investment performance.
• Company's net assets are approximately $1.2 billion, suggesting financial stability.

Negative

• Issue price of $42.70 is below the net asset value of $50.86, potentially signaling undervaluation.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- General American Investors Company, Inc. (NYSE: GAM), a closed-end investment company, announced that the price at which shares of its common stock will be issued to stockholders who elected to receive additional shares in payment of the 2021 year-end dividend and distribution on its common stock will be $42.70 per share. The issue price represents the average between the high and the low prices on the New York Stock Exchange on December 17, 2021, which was below the net asset value of $50.86 per share on that date. The dividend and distribution is payable on December 30, 2021. As announced on November 3, the dividend and distribution amounts to $3.05 per share in the aggregate and is estimated to consist of:

• A distribution of $2.70 per share from net long-term capital gains on securities sold.
• A dividend of $0.35 per share from estimated undistributed net investment income for the full year 2021.

The final determination as to the taxability of the above amounts will be reported to you in January 2022 via Form 1099-DIV.

General American Investors was founded in 1927, has been publicly traded since its inception, and has been listed on the NYSE since 1930. The objective of the Company is long-term capital appreciation through investment in companies with above average growth potential. As of November 30, 2021, the Company had net assets of approximately $1.2 billion applicable to its 23.8 million shares of common stock outstanding. Its preferred shares (symbol GAM Pr B) are also listed on the NYSE and their aggregate liquidation value is $190.1 million.

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Eugene S. Stark

Vice-President, Administration

(212) 916-8447

Source: General American Investors Company, Inc.

FAQ

What is the dividend amount for GAM in 2021?

The dividend amount for GAM in 2021 is $3.05 per share.

When will the GAM dividend be paid?

The GAM dividend will be paid on December 30, 2021.

What is the issue price for the additional shares in GAM?

The issue price for additional shares is $42.70.

How is the GAM dividend comprised?

The GAM dividend comprises $2.70 from net long-term capital gains and $0.35 from undistributed net investment income.

What are GAM's net assets as of November 30, 2021?

As of November 30, 2021, GAM's net assets are approximately $1.2 billion.