GREENWICH, Conn., Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associated Capital Group, Inc. ("AC" or the "Company") (NYSE:AC), announced today a preliminary range for its third quarter book value of $41.85 to $42.05 per share. These estimates are ex the $2 per share special dividend declared in September 2024, which is payable on November 4, 2024 to Class A and Class B shareholders of record on October 21, 2024. This range compares to book values of $42.87 at June 30, 2024, $42.11 per share at December 31, 2023 and $41.43 per share at September 30, 2023.

AC will be issuing further details on its financial results in November.

About Associated Capital Group, Inc.

Associated Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE:AC), based in Greenwich, Connecticut, is a diversified global financial services company that provides alternative investment management through Gabelli & Company Investment Advisers, Inc. ("GCIA"). We have also earmarked proprietary capital for our direct investment business that invests in new and existing businesses. The direct investment business is developing along several core pillars including Gabelli Private Equity Partners, LLC ("GPEP"), formed in August 2017 with $150 million of authorized capital as a "fund-less" sponsor. We also created Gabelli Principal Strategies Group, LLC ("GPS") in December 2015 to pursue strategic operating initiatives.

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Contact:

Ian J. McAdams

Chief Financial Officer

(914) 921-5078

Associated-Capital-Group.com

AC Reports Preliminary September 30 Book Value of $41.85 to $42.05 Per Share