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    SEC Form DEFA14A filed by GDL Fund The

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    DEFA14A 1 gdl-efp15134_defa14a.htm THE GDL FUND (GDL) - DEFA14A
     

    SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

     

    Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

    (Amendment No.      )

     

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    The GDL Fund

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