General American Investors Reports Net Assets as of September 30, 2021

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General American Investors Company (NYSE:GAM) reported net assets of $1,210,235,496 as of September 30, 2021, up from $1,087,971,063 at year-end 2020. The increase includes $162,008,798 from operations, offset by $33,595,305 for repurchased shares. The net asset value per share rose to $50.61, compared to $44.00 at the end of 2020. Notably, net investment income fell significantly to $687,633 from $3,928,010, and the company reported a net gain on investments of $169,805,144.

Positive

• Increase in net assets to $1,210,235,496 from $1,087,971,063.
• Net asset value per share increased to $50.61 from $44.00.
• Net gain on investments of $169,805,144 compared to a loss of $60,369,004.

Negative

• Net investment income significantly decreased to $687,633 from $3,928,010.
• Net income per share dropped to $0.03 from $0.16.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- General American Investors Company, Inc., a closed-end investment company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (GAM), reported net assets applicable to the Company’s common stock as of September 30, 2021 of $1,210,235,496 as compared with net assets applicable to its common stock of $1,087,971,063 at December 31, 2020. The value at September 30, 2021 included an increase in net assets resulting from operations for the nine month period of $162,008,798 and a reduction of $33,595,305 representing the cost of 813,884 shares of the Company’s common stock that were repurchased during the nine month period.

Net asset value per share of common stock at September 30, 2021 was $50.61, as compared with $44.00 per share at December 31, 2020.

The third quarter report indicates that as of and for the nine months ended:

		9/30/2021	9/30/2020
Net Assets Applicable to Common Stock		$1,210,235,496	$1,005,450,799
Per Common Share		$50.61*	$41.16
Net Investment Income		$687,633	$3,928,010
Per Common Share		$0.03	$0.16
Net Gain (Loss) on Investments		$169,805,144	($60,369,004)
Per Common Share		$7.18	($2.35)
Dividends and Distributions to Preferred Stockholders		$8,483,979	$8,483,979
Per Common Share		$0.35	$0.35
Common Shares Outstanding		23,914,322	24,425,501

*

After dividends and distributions of $2.50 per share paid to common stockholders in December 2020 and $0.25 per share paid in February 2021.

For more current information concerning the Company’s net asset value per common share and market price, please visit the Company’s website at: www.generalamericaninvestors.com.

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Eugene S. Stark, Vice-President Administration

(212) 916-8447

Source: General American Investors Company, Inc.

FAQ

What were the net assets of General American Investors Company as of September 30, 2021?

The net assets were $1,210,235,496.

How much did General American Investors Company report as net investment income for the nine months ended September 30, 2021?

The net investment income was $687,633.

What was the net asset value per share for GAM at the end of September 2021?

The net asset value per share was $50.61.

What was the net gain on investments for General American Investors Company for the period ending September 30, 2021?

The net gain on investments was $169,805,144.

How does the net asset value per share at September 30, 2021, compare to December 31, 2020?

It increased from $44.00 to $50.61.