Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV) on June 29, 2026. The filing reports the results of the reconvened Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was adjourned from May 11, 2026, to solicit additional votes for the election of Trustees.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance and shareholder voting outcomes.
Material Changes and Voting Results
The primary material event is the successful election of three Trustees by the holders of common and preferred shares voting together as a single class. The election was considered contested under the Fund's by-laws. The final certified vote counts are as follows:
- Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.: 58,723,425 For; 0 Against; 3,009,688 Withhold/Abstain.
- Colin J. Kilrain: 60,361,740 For; 0 Against; 1,371,375 Withhold/Abstain.
- Salvatore J. Zizza: 58,730,870 For; 0 Against; 3,002,242 Withhold/Abstain.
Additionally, a separate vote by preferred shareholders elected Anthony S. Colavita as Trustee. An opposing nominee, Andre Clemot, received 20,721,002 votes For, 278,502 Against, and 73,551 Withhold/Abstain.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no financial guidance, outlook, management commentary on operations, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The Trustees elected will hold office until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until their successors are duly elected.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of outstanding shares to calculate the percentage of votes cast for each nominee.
- Confirm the specific terms of the "contested election" provision in the Fund's by-laws referenced in the filing.
- Review the proxy statement filed prior to the May 11, 2026, meeting for details on the opposing nominee (Andre Clemot) and the rationale for the adjournment.
- Check subsequent filings for the official appointment of the newly elected Trustees.