General American Investors Inc.
General American Investors Company, Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm invests in the public equity markets of United States. It invests in growth stocks of companies. It makes investments in Information Technology, Financials, Consumer Staples, Consumer Discretionary, Retailing, Communication Services, Industrials, Health Care, Energy and Materials. The firm employs fundamental analysis with a bottom-up stock picking approach to make its investments. It conducts in-house research to make its investments. General American Investors Company, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is based in New York, New York.
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General American Investors Inc. Press Releases
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General American Investors Files Certified Shareholder Report for Year Ended December 31, 2024
General American Investors Company, Inc., a closed-end investment company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (GAM), filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) its Certified Shareholder Report (Form N-CSR) for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Form N-CSR, which contains the Company's 2024 Annual Report, is available at the SEC's website: www.sec.gov and the Company's website: www.generalamericaninvestors.com. The 2024 Annual Report and the Proxy Statement, pertaining to the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 16, 2025, will be available on the website. The Annual Report indicates that as of and for the year ended: 2024 2
General American Investors Company Common/Preferred Stock – Dividend/Distribution
The Board of Directors of General American Investors Company, Inc. (NYSE symbol – GAM), a closed-end investment company, declared a spill-over capital gain distribution on its common stock totaling $0.25 per share from net long-term profits on securities sold during the period November 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. This is sourced from long-term capital gain income and is expected to be taxable as such. The dividend and distribution is payable in cash on March 7, 2025 to stockholders of record on February 24, 2025 and is to be included in stockholders' federal income tax returns for 2025. The Board of Directors also declared on its 5.95% cumulative preferred stock, series B, a divide
General American Investors Announces Issue Price for the 2024 Year-End Dividend and Distribution Payable on December 27, 2024
General American Investors Company, Inc. (NYSE:GAM), a closed-end investment company, announced that the price at which shares of its common stock will be issued to stockholders who elected to receive additional shares in payment of the 2024 year-end dividend and distribution on its common stock will be $52.26 per share. The issue price represents the average between the high and the low prices on the New York Stock Exchange on December 13, 2024, which was below the net asset value of $59.51 per share on that date. The dividend and distribution is payable on December 27, 2024. As announced on November 6, the dividend and distribution amounts to $4.50 per share in the aggregate and is estima
General American Investors Company Announces: Action Taken by the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of General American Investors Company, Inc., a closed-end investment company whose common and preferred shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE symbols - GAM and GAM Pr B, respectively), renewed authorization for the repurchase of up to 1,601,553 outstanding shares of 5.95% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B when the shares are trading at a market price below the liquidation preference of $25 per share. To date, a total of 398,447 shares of Preferred Stock have been repurchased and retired. This program is separate from, and in addition to, the common stock repurchase program. General American Investors was founded in 1927, has been publicly traded
General American Investors Company Actions Taken by the Board of Directors
Today, the Board of Directors of General American Investors Company, Inc. (NYSE symbol – GAM), a closed-end investment company, declared a combined dividend and distribution of $4.50 per share on its outstanding shares of common stock as follows: A distribution of $4.05 per share from net long-term capital gains on securities sold. A dividend of $0.45 per share from estimated undistributed net investment income for the full year 2024. Determination as to taxability will be provided in January 2025. Both amounts are payable on December 27, 2024 to stockholders of record on November 18, 2024, and are to be included in stockholders' Federal income tax returns for 2024. Holders of common
General American Investors Files Certified Shareholder Report for Period Ended June 30, 2024
General American Investors Company, Inc., a closed-end investment company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (GAM), filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) its Certified Shareholder Report (Form N-CSR) for the six month period ended June 30, 2024. The Form N-CSR contains the Company's June 30, 2024 Semi-Annual Report and is available at the SEC's website: www.sec.gov and the Company's website: www.generalamericaninvestors.com. The Semi-Annual Report is expected to be mailed to stockholders shortly. The Semi-Annual Report indicates that as of or for the six months ended: 6/30/24 6/30/23 Net Assets Applicable to Com
General American Investors Company, Inc. Quarterly Dividend and Distribution on 5.95% Preferred Stock
The Board of Directors of General American Investors Company, Inc. (NYSE symbol – GAM), a closed-end investment company, declared on its 5.95% cumulative preferred stock, series B, a dividend and distribution of $0.371875 per share payable in cash on September 24, 2024 to holders of record on September 9, 2024. This quarterly dividend and distribution represents a payment for the accrual period from June 24, 2024 through September 23, 2024. Preferred shareholders will be informed in early 2025 of the taxable portions of the distribution. General American Investors was founded in 1927, has been publicly traded since its inception and has been listed on the NYSE since 1930. The objective of
General American Investors Reports Net Assets as of March 31, 2024
General American Investors Company, Inc., a closed-end investment company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (GAM), reported net assets applicable to the Company's common stock as of March 31, 2024 of $1,346,421,659 as compared with net assets applicable to its common stock of $1,233,031,938 at December 31, 2023. The value at March 31, 2024 reflects an increase in net assets resulting from operations for the three-month period then ended of $119,893,493 and a net decrease of $6,503,772 reflecting the net cost of repurchasing 147,831 shares of the Company's common stock. The first quarter report indicates that as of and for the three months ended: 3/31/24 3/31/23
General American Investors Company, Inc. Quarterly Dividend and Distribution on 5.95% Preferred Stock
The Board of Directors of General American Investors Company, Inc., a closed-end investment company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (GAM), declared on its 5.95% cumulative preferred stock, series B, a dividend and distribution of $0.371875 per share payable in cash on June 24, 2024 to holders of record on June 7, 2024. This quarterly dividend and distribution represents a payment for the accrual period from March 25, 2024 through June 23, 2024. Preferred shareholders will be informed in early 2025 of the taxable portions of the distribution. General American Investors was founded in 1927, has been publicly traded since its inception and has been listed on the NYSE since 1930. The ob
General American Investors Announces Change of Date for 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
General American Investors Company, Inc. (the "Company"), a closed-end investment company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (GAM), today announced that it provided its stockholders with notice of a change in date for its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Meeting") through the filing of additional proxy solicitation materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In order to move the date of the Meeting closer to the record date and issue notice of the Meeting closer to the date of the Meeting, the date of the Meeting is being changed to Monday, April 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time versus the originally planned date of April 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. As pr
General American Investors Inc. Insider Purchases
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President & CEO Priest Jeffrey W bought $42,941 worth of 5.95% Preferred Stock (1,735 units at $24.75), increasing direct ownership by 11% to 17,127 units (SEC Form 4)
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Senior Vice-President Majmudar Anang K. bought $23,446 worth of 5.95% Preferred Stock (950 units at $24.68), increasing direct ownership by 15% to 7,250 units (SEC Form 4)
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Senior Vice-President Majmudar Anang K. bought $22,221 worth of 5.95% Preferred Stock (900 units at $24.69), increasing direct ownership by 17% to 6,300 units (SEC Form 4)
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VP Administration/CCO/PFO Stark Eugene S bought $123,500 worth of 5.95% Preferred Stock (5,000 units at $24.70) (SEC Form 4)
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Vice-President Grassi Craig Anthony bought $2,470 worth of 5.95% Preferred Stock (100 units at $24.70) (SEC Form 4)
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VP Administration/CCO/PFO Stark Eugene S bought $62,500 worth of 5.95% Preferred Stock (2,500 units at $25.00) (SEC Form 4)
4 - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Issuer)
Vice-President Grassi Craig Anthony bought $16,250 worth of 5.95% Preferred Stock (650 units at $25.00) (SEC Form 4)
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Senior Vice-President Majmudar Anang K. bought $10,641 worth of 5.95% Preferred Stock (427 units at $24.92), increasing direct ownership by 9% to 5,400 units (SEC Form 4)
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VP Administration/CCO/PFO Stark Eugene S bought $12,500 worth of 5.95% Preferred Stock (500 units at $25.00) (SEC Form 4)
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Senior Vice-President Majmudar Anang K. bought $2,074 worth of 5.95% Preferred Stock (83 units at $24.99), increasing direct ownership by 2% to 4,973 units (SEC Form 4)
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General American Investors Inc. Insider Trading
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Director Altschul Arthur G Jr sold $49,656 worth of Series B 5.95% Preferred Stock (2,000 units at $24.83) (SEC Form 4)
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Trustee is a director Trust Fbo Altschul Arthur G Uw Altschul Helen G sold $49,656 worth of Series B 5.95% Preferred Stock (2,000 units at $24.83), closing all direct ownership in the company (SEC Form 4)
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Chairman Davidson Spencer sold $278,047 worth of 5.95% Preferred Stock (11,199 units at $24.83) (SEC Form 4)
4 - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Issuer)
President & CEO Priest Jeffrey W bought $42,941 worth of 5.95% Preferred Stock (1,735 units at $24.75), increasing direct ownership by 11% to 17,127 units (SEC Form 4)
4 - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Issuer)
Senior Vice-President Majmudar Anang K. bought $23,446 worth of 5.95% Preferred Stock (950 units at $24.68), increasing direct ownership by 15% to 7,250 units (SEC Form 4)
4 - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Issuer)
Senior Vice-President Majmudar Anang K. bought $22,221 worth of 5.95% Preferred Stock (900 units at $24.69), increasing direct ownership by 17% to 6,300 units (SEC Form 4)
4 - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Issuer)
VP Administration/CCO/PFO Stark Eugene S bought $123,500 worth of 5.95% Preferred Stock (5,000 units at $24.70) (SEC Form 4)
4 - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Issuer)
Vice-President Grassi Craig Anthony bought $2,470 worth of 5.95% Preferred Stock (100 units at $24.70) (SEC Form 4)
4 - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Issuer)
VP Administration/CCO/PFO Stark Eugene S bought $62,500 worth of 5.95% Preferred Stock (2,500 units at $25.00) (SEC Form 4)
4 - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Issuer)
Vice-President Grassi Craig Anthony bought $16,250 worth of 5.95% Preferred Stock (650 units at $25.00) (SEC Form 4)
4 - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Issuer)
General American Investors Inc. SEC Filings
SEC Form DEF 14A filed by General American Investors Inc.
DEF 14A - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Filer)
SEC Form 13F-HR filed by General American Investors Inc.
13F-HR - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Filer)
SEC Form N-CSR filed by General American Investors Inc.
N-CSR - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Filer)
SEC Form N-CEN filed by General American Investors Inc.
N-CEN - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Filer)
SEC Form SCHEDULE 13G filed by General American Investors Inc.
SCHEDULE 13G - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Subject)
SEC Form 13F-HR filed by General American Investors Inc.
13F-HR - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Filer)
SEC Form N-PX filed by General American Investors Inc.
N-PX - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Filer)
SEC Form N-CSRS filed by General American Investors Inc.
N-CSRS - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Filer)
SEC Form 13F-HR filed by General American Investors Inc.
13F-HR - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Filer)
SEC Form 40-17G filed by General American Investors Inc.
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General American Investors Inc. Financials
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General American Investors Files Certified Shareholder Report for Year Ended December 31, 2024
General American Investors Company, Inc., a closed-end investment company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (GAM), filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) its Certified Shareholder Report (Form N-CSR) for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Form N-CSR, which contains the Company's 2024 Annual Report, is available at the SEC's website: www.sec.gov and the Company's website: www.generalamericaninvestors.com. The 2024 Annual Report and the Proxy Statement, pertaining to the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 16, 2025, will be available on the website. The Annual Report indicates that as of and for the year ended: 2024 2
General American Investors Company Common/Preferred Stock – Dividend/Distribution
The Board of Directors of General American Investors Company, Inc. (NYSE symbol – GAM), a closed-end investment company, declared a spill-over capital gain distribution on its common stock totaling $0.25 per share from net long-term profits on securities sold during the period November 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. This is sourced from long-term capital gain income and is expected to be taxable as such. The dividend and distribution is payable in cash on March 7, 2025 to stockholders of record on February 24, 2025 and is to be included in stockholders' federal income tax returns for 2025. The Board of Directors also declared on its 5.95% cumulative preferred stock, series B, a divide
General American Investors Announces Issue Price for the 2024 Year-End Dividend and Distribution Payable on December 27, 2024
General American Investors Company, Inc. (NYSE:GAM), a closed-end investment company, announced that the price at which shares of its common stock will be issued to stockholders who elected to receive additional shares in payment of the 2024 year-end dividend and distribution on its common stock will be $52.26 per share. The issue price represents the average between the high and the low prices on the New York Stock Exchange on December 13, 2024, which was below the net asset value of $59.51 per share on that date. The dividend and distribution is payable on December 27, 2024. As announced on November 6, the dividend and distribution amounts to $4.50 per share in the aggregate and is estima
General American Investors Company Actions Taken by the Board of Directors
Today, the Board of Directors of General American Investors Company, Inc. (NYSE symbol – GAM), a closed-end investment company, declared a combined dividend and distribution of $4.50 per share on its outstanding shares of common stock as follows: A distribution of $4.05 per share from net long-term capital gains on securities sold. A dividend of $0.45 per share from estimated undistributed net investment income for the full year 2024. Determination as to taxability will be provided in January 2025. Both amounts are payable on December 27, 2024 to stockholders of record on November 18, 2024, and are to be included in stockholders' Federal income tax returns for 2024. Holders of common
General American Investors Files Certified Shareholder Report for Period Ended June 30, 2024
General American Investors Company, Inc., a closed-end investment company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (GAM), filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) its Certified Shareholder Report (Form N-CSR) for the six month period ended June 30, 2024. The Form N-CSR contains the Company's June 30, 2024 Semi-Annual Report and is available at the SEC's website: www.sec.gov and the Company's website: www.generalamericaninvestors.com. The Semi-Annual Report is expected to be mailed to stockholders shortly. The Semi-Annual Report indicates that as of or for the six months ended: 6/30/24 6/30/23 Net Assets Applicable to Com
General American Investors Company, Inc. Quarterly Dividend and Distribution on 5.95% Preferred Stock
The Board of Directors of General American Investors Company, Inc. (NYSE symbol – GAM), a closed-end investment company, declared on its 5.95% cumulative preferred stock, series B, a dividend and distribution of $0.371875 per share payable in cash on September 24, 2024 to holders of record on September 9, 2024. This quarterly dividend and distribution represents a payment for the accrual period from June 24, 2024 through September 23, 2024. Preferred shareholders will be informed in early 2025 of the taxable portions of the distribution. General American Investors was founded in 1927, has been publicly traded since its inception and has been listed on the NYSE since 1930. The objective of
General American Investors Reports Net Assets as of March 31, 2024
General American Investors Company, Inc., a closed-end investment company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (GAM), reported net assets applicable to the Company's common stock as of March 31, 2024 of $1,346,421,659 as compared with net assets applicable to its common stock of $1,233,031,938 at December 31, 2023. The value at March 31, 2024 reflects an increase in net assets resulting from operations for the three-month period then ended of $119,893,493 and a net decrease of $6,503,772 reflecting the net cost of repurchasing 147,831 shares of the Company's common stock. The first quarter report indicates that as of and for the three months ended: 3/31/24 3/31/23
General American Investors Company, Inc. Quarterly Dividend and Distribution on 5.95% Preferred Stock
The Board of Directors of General American Investors Company, Inc., a closed-end investment company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (GAM), declared on its 5.95% cumulative preferred stock, series B, a dividend and distribution of $0.371875 per share payable in cash on June 24, 2024 to holders of record on June 7, 2024. This quarterly dividend and distribution represents a payment for the accrual period from March 25, 2024 through June 23, 2024. Preferred shareholders will be informed in early 2025 of the taxable portions of the distribution. General American Investors was founded in 1927, has been publicly traded since its inception and has been listed on the NYSE since 1930. The ob
General American Investors Files Certified Shareholder Report for Year Ended December 31, 2023
General American Investors Company, Inc., a closed-end investment company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (GAM), filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) its Certified Shareholder Report (Form N-CSR) for the year ended December 31, 2023. The Form N-CSR, which contains the Company's 2023 Annual Report, is available at the SEC's website: www.sec.gov and the Company's website: www.generalamericaninvestors.com. The 2023 Annual Report and the Proxy Statement, pertaining to the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 24, 2024, are also available on the website. The Annual Report indicates that as of and for the year ended: 2023
General American Investors Company Preferred Stock – Dividend/Distribution
The Board of Directors of General American Investors Company, Inc. (NYSE symbol – GAM), a closed-end investment company, declared on its 5.95% cumulative preferred stock, series B, a dividend and distribution of $0.371875 per share payable in cash on March 25, 2024 to holders of record on March 7, 2024. This quarterly dividend and distribution represents a payment for the accrual period from December 26, 2023 through March 24, 2024. Preferred shareholders will be informed in early 2025 of the taxable portions of the distribution. General American Investors was founded in 1927, has been publicly traded since its inception and has been listed on the NYSE since 1930. The objective of the Com
General American Investors Inc. Large Ownership Changes
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Amendment: SEC Form SC 13D/A filed by General American Investors Inc.
SC 13D/A - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Subject)
Amendment: SEC Form SC 13G/A filed by General American Investors Inc.
SC 13G/A - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Subject)
SEC Form SC 13D filed by General American Investors Inc.
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SEC Form SC 13G/A filed by General American Investors Inc. (Amendment)
SC 13G/A - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Subject)
SEC Form SC 13G/A filed by General American Investors Inc. (Amendment)
SC 13G/A - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Subject)
SEC Form SC 13D/A filed by General American Investors Inc. (Amendment)
SC 13D/A - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Subject)
SEC Form SC 13G/A filed by General American Investors Inc. (Amendment)
SC 13G/A - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Subject)
SEC Form SC 13G/A filed by General American Investors Inc. (Amendment)
SC 13G/A - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Subject)
SEC Form SC 13G/A filed by General American Investors Inc. (Amendment)
SC 13G/A - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Subject)
SEC Form SC 13D/A filed by General American Investors Inc. (Amendment)
SC 13D/A - GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (0000040417) (Subject)