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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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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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 2023 year-end dividend and distribution on its common stock will be $42.44 per share. The issue price represents the average between the high and the low prices on the New York Stock Exchange on December 15, 2023, which was below the net asset value of $51.24 per share on that date. The dividend and distribution is payable on December 28, 2023. As announced on November 1, the dividend and distribution amounts to $2.65 per share in the aggregate and is estima
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 $2.65 per share on its outstanding shares of common stock as follows: A distribution of $2.10 per share from net long-term capital gains on securities sold. A dividend of $0.55 per share from estimated undistributed net investment income for the full year 2023. Determination as to taxability will be provided in January 2024. Both amounts are payable on December 28, 2023 to stockholders of record on November 13, 2023, and are to be included in stockholders' Federal income tax returns for 2023. Holders of comm
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 September 30, 2023 of $1,163,954,850 as compared with net assets applicable to its common stock of $1,041,159,645 at December 31, 2022. The value at September 30, 2023 reflects an increase in net assets resulting from operations for the nine-month period of $141,419,172, a reduction of $18,623,967 representing the cost of repurchasing 456,016 shares of the Company's common stock. Net asset value per share of common stock at September 30, 2023 was $49.48, as compared with $43.42 per share at December 31, 20
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 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
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 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
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 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 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
The Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional 1,000,000 outstanding shares of common stock when the shares are trading at a discount from the underlying net asset value by at least 8%. This continues a repurchase program which began in March 1995. Through December 31, 2023, the Company has repurchased 32.5 million shares of common stock for a cost of $1 billion at an average discount of 14.1%. 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 Company is long-term capital appreciation through investment in companies with above average growth potential. The Company
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 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 2023 year-end dividend and distribution on its common stock will be $42.44 per share. The issue price represents the average between the high and the low prices on the New York Stock Exchange on December 15, 2023, which was below the net asset value of $51.24 per share on that date. The dividend and distribution is payable on December 28, 2023. As announced on November 1, the dividend and distribution amounts to $2.65 per share in the aggregate and is estima
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Although U.S. stocks closed mixed on Wednesday, there were a few notable insider trades. When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision. Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform. AMREP The Trade: AMREP Corporation (NYSE:AXR) 10% owner Rainey E. Lancaster acquired a total of 3,000 shares an average pri
This continues a repurchase program which began in March 1995. Through December 31, 2023, the Company has repurchased 32.5 million shares of common stock for a cost of $1 billion at an average discount of 14.1%.
On Tuesday, 951 companies hit new 52-week lows. Interesting Highlights From Today's 52-Week Lows: Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) was the biggest company on a market cap basis to set a new 52-week low. Saverone 2014 (NASDAQ:SVRE) was the smallest company in terms of market cap to set a new 52-week low. SeaChange International (NASDAQ:SEAC) was the biggest loser, trading down 38.65% to reach its 52-week low. Prospect Capital (NASDAQ:PSEC)'s stock bounced back the most, actually rising 0.0% after reaching its new 52-week low. On Tuesday, the following stocks set new 52-week lows: Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares set a new yearly low of $241.52 this morning. The stock was up 0.08% on the s
During Monday's trading, 1214 companies set new 52-week lows. Facts of Interest About Today's 52-Week Lows: The largest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low was Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). Quoin Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:QNRX) was the smallest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low. DexCom (NASDAQ:DXCM)'s stock fell the most, as it traded down 76.5% to reach a new 52-week low. La Jolla Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:LJPC)'s stock made the biggest bounce back, actually moving up 0.0% shortly after hitting a new 52-week low. On Monday, the following stocks broke to new 52-week lows: Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) stock hit a yearly low of $31.99. The stock was down 3.01% for th
On Friday, 1043 companies hit new 52-week lows. Interesting Points From Today's 52-Week Lows: The largest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low was Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN). The smallest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low was Digital Brands Group (NASDAQ:DBGI). Digital Brands Group (NASDAQ:DBGI)'s stock traded down the lowest, falling 54.61% to reach a new 52-week low. ironSource (NYSE:IS)'s stock bounced back the most, actually rising 0.0% after reaching its new 52-week low. Stocks dropping to new 52-week lows on Friday: Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) shares reached a new 52-week low of $2,263.66 on Friday morning, moving up 0.77%. Home Depot (NYSE:HD) stock h
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 604,687 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. This is a renewal of the repurchase program originally authorized by the Board of Directors on December 10, 2008 for 1 million shares of Preferred Stock. To date, a total of 395,313 shares of Preferred Stock have been repurchased and retired. This program is se