GAMCO Calls Subordinated Notes

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GAMCO Investors, Inc. (NYSE: GBL) announced the calling of $33.7 million in subordinated notes due June 15, 2023, at $1,012.50 per $1,000 principal amount. This amount includes accrued interest at a rate of 5.00% per annum. The notes were originally issued as a special dividend of $2.00 per share in June 2021. The repayment will be funded with cash on hand. GAMCO is recognized for its research-driven approach in equity investing and manages a variety of financial solutions including mutual funds and alternative investments.

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• Successful repayment of $33.7 million in subordinated notes indicates strong cash flow.
• Funding the repayment with cash on hand highlights financial stability.

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GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- GAMCO Investors, Inc. (“GAMCO”) (NYSE: GBL) announced today that it has elected to call the remaining $33.7 million principal amount of its subordinated notes due June 15, 2023 (CUSIP No. 361438AC8) (the “Notes”) at a price equal to $1,012.50 per $1,000 principal amount, which includes accrued and unpaid interest on such Notes through the September 15, 2022 payment date at the stated rate of 5.00% per annum. The Notes were issued to GAMCO shareholders as a special dividend of $2.00 per share in June 2021. GAMCO intends to fund the Notes repayment with cash on hand.

About GAMCO Investors, Inc.

GAMCO is known for its research-driven value approach to equity investing (known in the trade as PMV with a Catalyst™). GAMCO conducts its investment advisory business principally through two subsidiaries: GAMCO Asset Management Inc. (approximately 1,400 institutional and private wealth separate accounts, principally in the U.S.) and Gabelli Funds, LLC (24 open-end funds, 14 closed-end funds, 4 actively managed semi-transparent ETFs, and a SICAV). GAMCO serves a broad client base including institutions, intermediaries, offshore investors, private wealth, and direct retail investors. In recent years, GAMCO has successfully integrated new teams of RIAs by providing attractive compensation arrangements and extensive research capabilities.

GAMCO offers a wide range of solutions for clients across Value and Growth Equity, ESG, Convertibles, sector-focused strategies including Gold and Utilities, Merger Arbitrage, and U.S. Treasury Money Market Fixed Income. In 1977, GAMCO launched its flagship All Cap Value strategy, Gabelli Value, and in 1986 entered the mutual fund business. 

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Peter D. Goldstein

General Counsel

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Source: GAMCO Investors, Inc.

FAQ

What amount of subordinated notes did GAMCO Investors call?

GAMCO Investors called $33.7 million in subordinated notes.

What is the repayment price for the subordinated notes by GAMCO?

The repayment price is $1,012.50 per $1,000 principal amount.

When were the subordinated notes due?

The subordinated notes were due on June 15, 2023.

What interest rate is associated with the GAMCO subordinated notes?

The subordinated notes carry an interest rate of 5.00% per annum.

How will GAMCO fund the repayment of its subordinated notes?

GAMCO will fund the repayment with cash on hand.