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    SEC Form DEFA14A filed by Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.

    3/20/25 12:41:51 PM ET
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    DEFA14A 1 gab-efp15132_defa14a.htm THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST INC. (GAB) - DEFA14A
     

    SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

     

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