The Gabelli Utility Trust filings document the regulatory record of a Delaware statutory trust structured as a closed-end fund. Disclosures identify its common shares of beneficial interest and Series C cumulative preferred shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange under GUT and GUT Pr C, along with material events reported on Form 8-K.
Proxy materials cover annual shareholder meeting matters such as trustee elections and fund governance. Other disclosures address adviser relationships, portfolio management continuity, registered share classes, exchange registration, and shareholder rights within the fund's closed-end structure.
The Gabelli Utility Trust reported that long-time Trustee and Chief Investment Officer Mario J. Gabelli was hospitalized for observation and testing after a medical incident on March 19, 2026. His condition is improving and he is on the road to recovery, though his return date is not yet known.
GAMCO Investors, Inc., parent of the Fund’s adviser, activated its long-standing succession plan on March 22, 2026. Under this plan, Christopher J. Marangi was named President of GAMCO, and day-to-day operations will continue to be led by co-CEO Douglas R. Jamieson and Mr. Marangi. The Gabelli Value team Co-Chief Investment Officers, Kevin V. Dreyer and Mr. Marangi, are leading portfolio management for the Fund during Mr. Gabelli’s absence.
The Gabelli Utility Trust is asking shareholders to vote at its annual meeting on May 11, 2026 to elect four Trustees to three-year terms ending at the 2029 annual meeting. Common and Preferred shareholders voting together will elect Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., Robert J. Morrissey, and Salvatore J. Zizza, while Preferred shareholders voting as a separate class will elect John Birch. Shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 12, 2026 may vote, with 89,599,606 Common Shares and 1,892,779 Preferred Shares outstanding. The proxy explains board structure, committee responsibilities, trustee compensation, beneficial ownership, and how the Delaware Statutory Trust Act control share provisions can limit voting power for large holders unless approved by non‑interested shareholders. The Board, including all Independent Trustees, unanimously recommends voting “FOR” each nominee.
GUT submitted a Form N-CEN annual report template containing detailed operational fields and line‑items for brokerage and principal transactions. The filing lists aggregate brokerage commissions of $21,765 and multiple broker-level commission amounts. It also reports principal transaction values with several dealers, including $89,514,920 and $41,463,636.
The Gabelli Utility Trust filed its Form N-CSR certified shareholder report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, providing audited financial statements, portfolio schedule, and performance discussion. The Fund reported a 19.2% NAV total return for the year and an 33.7% total return on publicly traded shares.
The report shows a NAV per common share of $3.04 and a year-end market price of $6.03. Net assets attributable to common shareholders were $272,064,854, and the Fund held 1,892,779 Series C preferred shares with a liquidation value of $47,319,475. The filing includes the schedule of investments as of December 31, 2025 and the auditor's unqualified opinion.