General American Investors Company Declares Year-End Dividends and Distributions on Common and Preferred Stock

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General American Investors Company, Inc. (NYSE: GAM) has declared a combined dividend and distribution of $2.65 per share on its outstanding shares of common stock. The distribution includes $2.10 per share from net long-term capital gains and $0.55 per share from estimated undistributed net investment income for the full year 2023. The amounts are payable on December 28, 2023, to stockholders of record on November 13, 2023. Holders of common stock can choose to receive additional shares or cash. The company also declared a dividend and distribution of $0.371875 per share on its 5.95% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, the Board of Directors of General American Investors Company, Inc. (NYSE symbol – GAM), a closed-end investment company, declared a combined dividend and distribution of $2.65 per share on its outstanding shares of common stock as follows:

• A distribution of $2.10 per share from net long-term capital gains on securities sold.
• A dividend of $0.55 per share from estimated undistributed net investment income for the full year 2023.

Determination as to taxability will be provided in January 2024. Both amounts are payable on December 28, 2023 to stockholders of record on November 13, 2023, and are to be included in stockholders’ Federal income tax returns for 2023. Holders of common stock will receive the dividend and distribution under one of two options:

1. Receive additional full and fractional shares of the Company’s common stock for the combined total dividend and distribution of $2.65 per share or,
2. Elect to receive cash for the dividend and distribution.

The Board of Directors declared on its 5.95% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B, a dividend and distribution of $0.371875 per share payable in cash on December 26, 2023 to holders of record on December 7, 2023. This quarterly dividend and distribution represents a payment for the accrual period from September 25, 2023 through December 25, 2023. Preferred shareholders will be informed in January 2024 as to taxability of the dividend and distribution.

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 October 31, 2023, the Company had net assets of approximately $1.15 billion applicable to its 23.4 million shares of common stock outstanding. The net asset value of the common stock of the Company on October 31, 2023 was $49.21 per share and the closing price was $40.39 per share. The aggregate liquidation value of the Company’s preferred stock is $190.0 million (liquidation preference $25.00 per share). Its preferred shares (symbol GAM Pr B) are also listed on the NYSE.

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Company Contact:

Eugene S. Stark

Vice-President, Administration

(212) 916-8447

Source: General American Investors Company, Inc.

FAQ

What is the dividend and distribution declared by General American Investors Company, Inc.?

General American Investors Company, Inc. has declared a dividend and distribution of $2.65 per share on its outstanding shares of common stock.

What does the dividend and distribution consist of?

The dividend and distribution consist of $2.10 per share from net long-term capital gains and $0.55 per share from estimated undistributed net investment income for the full year 2023.

When will the dividend and distribution be payable?

The dividend and distribution will be payable on December 28, 2023.

Who are eligible to receive the dividend and distribution?

Stockholders of record on November 13, 2023, are eligible to receive the dividend and distribution.

What options do holders of common stock have for receiving the dividend and distribution?

Holders of common stock can choose to receive additional full and fractional shares of the company's common stock or elect to receive cash.

What dividend and distribution was declared on the preferred stock?

A dividend and distribution of $0.371875 per share was declared on the 5.95% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B.