Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust Continues Monthly Distributions, Declares Distributions of $0.10 Per Share

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The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (NYSE American: GLU) announced its plan to maintain fixed monthly cash distributions of $0.10 per share for October, November, and December 2022. This follows the Fund’s commitment to provide a minimum annual distribution of 6% based on the initial public offering price of $20.00 per share. The Board of Trustees will review potential distributions quarterly and may adjust payments based on earnings and capital gains. Shareholders should note that some distributions may be treated as a return of capital, affecting their tax basis.

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• Continuation of fixed monthly cash distributions at $0.10 per share for Q4 2022.
• Minimum annual distribution policy ensures a steady income stream at 6% of IPO price.

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• Distributions may exceed earnings, leading to return of capital reductions in shareholder cost basis.

RYE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (NYSE American: GLU) (the “Fund”) approved the continuation of its policy of paying fixed monthly cash distributions. The Board of Trustees declared cash distributions of $0.10 per share for each of October, November, and December 2022.

Distribution Month			Record Date			Payable Date			Distribution Per Share
October			October 17, 2022			October 24, 2022			$0.10
November			November 15, 2022			November 22, 2022			$0.10
December			December 9, 2022			December 16, 2022			$0.10

Under the Fund’s initial distribution policy, the Fund has paid a minimum annual distribution of 6% of the initial public offering price of $20.00 per share (a distribution of $0.10 per share each month).

Each quarter, the Board of Trustees reviews the amount of any potential distribution from 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. If necessary, the Fund will pay an adjusting distribution in December which includes any additional income and net realized capital gains in excess of the monthly distributions for that year to satisfy the minimum distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code for regulated investment companies. The Fund’s distribution policy is subject to modification by the Board of Trustees at any time, and there can be no guarantee that the policy will continue. 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 for long term capital gains, 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, investment company taxable 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, each of the distributions paid to common shareholders in 2022 would include approximately 13% from net investment income, 4% from net capital gains and 83% would be deemed a return of capital 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 2022 will be made after year end and can vary from the monthly estimates. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of the current distribution. All individual shareholders with taxable accounts will receive written notification regarding the components and tax treatment for all 2022 distributions in early 2023 via Form 1099-DIV.

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund before investing. For more information regarding the Fund’s distribution policy and other information about the Fund, visit www.gabelli.com or call:

Adam Tokar
(914) 457-1079

About The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust

The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company with $168 million in total net assets whose primary investment objective is to seek a consistent level of after-tax total return for its investors with an emphasis on tax-advantaged dividend income under current tax law. The Fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC, a subsidiary of GAMCO Investors, Inc. (NYSE:GBL).

NYSE American – GLU
CUSIP – 36242L105

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Investor Relations Contact:

Adam Tokar

(914) 457-1079

atokar@gabelli.com

Source: The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust

FAQ

What are the cash distributions for The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust in Q4 2022?

The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (GLU) has declared cash distributions of $0.10 per share for October, November, and December 2022.

When are the payable dates for GLU's Q4 2022 distributions?

The payable dates for GLU's distributions are October 24, November 22, and December 16, 2022.

What is the significance of the $0.10 distribution for GLU in terms of annual return?

The $0.10 distribution represents a minimum annual distribution of 6% based on the Fund's initial public offering price of $20.00 per share.

How does the distribution policy of GLU affect investors' tax reporting?

Distributions may be treated as long-term capital gains or return of capital, affecting the tax basis and tax reporting for shareholders.