Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust Declares First Quarter Distribution of $0.16 Per Share

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The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust (NYSE:GGZ) announced a cash distribution of $0.16 per share, payable on March 24, 2021, to shareholders of record by March 17, 2021. The Board of Trustees will determine quarterly distributions, which may include additional income and capital gains. In 2021, approximately 6% of this distribution is from net investment income, and 94% from net capital gains. Uninvested earnings may lead to a return of capital, reducing shareholders' cost basis. Shareholders will receive tax-related notifications in early 2022.

Positive

• Declared a cash distribution of $0.16 per share, which indicates a continued commitment to return value to shareholders.
• Approximately 94% of the current distribution is sourced from net capital gains, reflecting successful investment strategies.

Negative

• The potential for distributions to be treated as a return of capital if the Fund does not generate sufficient earnings could concern investors about future cash flows.

The Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust (NYSE:GGZ) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.16 per share cash distribution payable on March 24, 2021 to common shareholders of record on March 17, 2021.

The Fund intends to pay a quarterly distribution of an amount determined each quarter by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees may change the amount of the quarterly distribution at any time. In addition to the quarterly distributions, and in accordance with the minimum distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code for regulated investment companies, the Fund may pay an adjusting distribution which includes any additional income and net realized capital gains in excess of the quarterly distributions for that year.

Each quarter, the Board of Trustees reviews the amount of any potential distribution and the income, realized capital gain, or capital available. The Board of Trustees will continue to monitor the Fund’s distribution level, taking into consideration the Fund’s net asset value and the financial market environment. The Fund’s distribution policy is subject to modification or termination by the Board of Trustees at any time. The distribution rate should not be considered the dividend yield or total return on an investment in the Fund.

All or part of the distribution may be treated as long-term capital gain or qualified dividend income (or a combination of both) for individuals, each subject to the maximum federal income tax rate, which is currently 20% in taxable accounts for individuals (or less depending on an individual’s tax bracket). In addition, certain U.S. shareholders who are individuals, estates or trusts and whose income exceeds certain thresholds will be required to pay a 3.8% Medicare surcharge on their "net investment income", which includes dividends received from the Fund and capital gains from the sale or other disposition of shares of the Fund.

If the Fund does not generate sufficient earnings (dividends and interest income, less expenses, and realized net capital gain) equal to or in excess of the aggregate distributions paid by the Fund in a given year, then the amount distributed in excess of the Fund’s earnings would be deemed a return of capital. Since this would be considered a return of a portion of a shareholder’s original investment, it is generally not taxable and would be treated as a reduction in the shareholder’s cost basis.

Long-term capital gains, qualified dividend income, ordinary income, and return of capital, if any, will be allocated on a pro-rata basis to all distributions to common shareholders for the year. Based on the accounting records of the Fund currently available, the current distribution paid to common shareholders in 2021 would include approximately 6% from net investment income and 94% from net capital gains on a book basis. This does not represent information for tax reporting purposes. The estimated components of each distribution are updated and provided to shareholders of record in a notice accompanying the distribution and are available on our website (www.gabelli.com). The final determination of the sources of all distributions in 2021 will be made after year end and can vary from the quarterly estimates. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of the current distribution. All shareholders with taxable accounts will receive written notification regarding the components and tax treatment for all 2021 distributions in early 2022 via Form 1099-DIV.

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund before investing. More information regarding the Fund’s distribution policy and other information about the Fund is available by calling 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554) or visiting www.gabelli.com.

About The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust

The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust is a diversified, closed-end management investment company with $180 million in total net assets whose primary investment objective is to achieve long-term capital growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities (such as common stock and preferred stock) of companies with small or medium sized market capitalizations. The Fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC, a subsidiary of GAMCO Investors, Inc. (NYSE:GBL).

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FAQ

What is the distribution date for GGZ in 2021?

The cash distribution for GGZ is payable on March 24, 2021.

What is the amount of the cash distribution for GGZ?

The cash distribution for GGZ is $0.16 per share.

When is the record date for the GGZ distribution?

The record date for the GGZ distribution is March 17, 2021.

What percentage of the GGZ distribution comes from capital gains?

Approximately 94% of the GGZ distribution in 2021 comes from net capital gains.

How will the distribution be reported for tax purposes for GGZ shareholders?

Shareholders will receive Form 1099-DIV in early 2022, detailing the components and tax treatment of distributions.