Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust DEFA14A, filed May 21, 2026
Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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THE GABELLI DIVIDEND & INCOME TRUST
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On May 21, 2026, The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (the “Fund”) mailed a letter to its shareholders in connection with the Fund’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. A copy of the letter is set forth below:
THE GABELLI DIVIDEND & INCOME TRUST
NYSE: GDV
THIS IS A CONTESTED ELECTION
IF YOU DO NOT VOTE, YOU ARE NOT STOPPING SABA
Dear GDV Shareholder,
We are writing to request your support at GDV’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which has been adjourned until Monday, June 29, 2026. Our records show your vote has not yet been received.
An activist, Saba Capital Management, is seeking to place its own nominee on YOUR Board — and your vote is the only thing that can stop it.
| ⚠ IMPORTANT: Because this is a contested election, if you do not vote, your shares do NOT automatically vote with the Board’s recommendation. Doing nothing is the same as giving Saba a free pass. The ONLY way to support your Board and your Fund is to actively cast your vote on the WHITE proxy card. |
As you make your decision, you should know that GDV is up over 29% in the twelve months ended May 5, 2026 and has averaged 8.8% annually since its inception in 2003.
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Cash distributions
| ● | Distribution rate is currently $1.80 annually – a 6.2% current return at the share price of $29.041. |
| ● | GDV has paid cumulative cash distributions of $28.40 per share since inception. |
| ● | Annual rate has increased 36% since the end of 2023. |
GDV shareholders own a successful, established, income-oriented fund managed by a foundational bottom-up, research driven investment organization with five decades of experience. The activist campaign should not distract from the central question for shareholders: whether GDV’s current strategy, team, and Board are delivering value. That answer is a resounding YES.
WHAT TO DO RIGHT NOW:
 | VOTE the WHITE proxy card for YOUR Board’s nominees — by phone, internet, or mail. |
❌ DISCARD any GOLD proxy card sent by Saba. Voting Saba’s card, even to vote “abstain,” will cancel your previously submitted WHITE proxy card vote.
 | VOTE TODAY. Every share counts. Every vote matters. Do not let Saba win by default. |
If you have questions or need help voting, please contact our proxy solicitor at the number listed on your WHITE proxy card.
We are available to address any questions on how to vote your shares.
Please call our proxy solicitation firm, EQ Fund Solutions, at 1 (888) 886-4425.
Thank you for your continued trust and investment in GDV.
Sincerely,
John C. Ball
President & Treasurer
The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust
| 1 | Closing price on the NYSE May 5, 2026. |
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