Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust Announces the Offering of $40 Million of 4.00% Series B Cumulative Preferred Shares

RYE, N.Y.--()--The Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust (NYSE:GGZ) (the “Fund”) is pleased to announce the issuance of four million 4.00% Series B Cumulative Preferred Shares (“Series B Preferred”) with an aggregate liquidation value of $40 million.

The Series B Preferred is non-callable until September 26, 2024, and has a liquidation preference of $10 per share. Distributions are scheduled to be paid quarterly beginning on December 26, 2021.

The Board of Trustees would like to thank all participants in the offering.

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund before investing. More information regarding this and other information about the Fund is available by calling 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554) or visiting www.gabelli.com.

About The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust

The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust is a diversified, closed-end management investment company with $233 million in total net assets whose primary investment objective is to achieve long-term capital growth of capital. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities (such as common stock and preferred stock) of companies with small or medium sized market capitalizations. The Fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC, a subsidiary of GAMCO Investors, Inc. (NYSE:GBL).

NYSE – GGZ
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Contacts

Investor Relations Contact:
Bethany Uhlein
(914) 921-5546
buhlein@gabelli.com

Contacts

Investor Relations Contact:
Bethany Uhlein
(914) 921-5546
buhlein@gabelli.com