Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (the "Fund") on January 22, 2010, covering events occurring on January 15, 2010. The Fund is a Delaware corporation with its principal executive offices in Rye, New York.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a corporate governance filing and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
On January 15, 2010, the Board of Trustees approved and adopted an amendment to the Fund's By-Laws. The amendment became effective immediately on that date.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
The amendment establishes specific processes and procedures that shareholders must follow when proposing trustee nominations or other business for consideration at annual or special meetings. It also specifies additional information shareholders must provide for such proposals. The full text of the amendment is attached as Exhibit 3.1.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- The Fund amended its By-Laws effective January 15, 2010.
- New rules govern shareholder proposals for trustee nominations and other business at meetings.
- Shareholders must adhere to new procedural requirements and information disclosure standards for proposals.
- The complete text of the amendment is available in Exhibit 3.1 of the filing.