Gabelli Global Small & Mid Cap Value Trust: Chairman Mario Gabelli hospitalized; no return date set
The fund disclosed that its trustee, chairman and chief investment officer Mario J. Gabelli was admitted to the hospital for observation and testing after a medical incident on March 19, 2026, and that his condition is improving. Christopher J. Marangi, named GAMCO president on March 22, 2026, and co-chief investment officers Kevin V. Dreyer and Marangi now lead portfolio management for the fund while Gabelli is absent.
Key points
- Mario J. Gabelli was admitted to the hospital after a medical incident on March 19, 2026; his condition is improving, but the timeline for his return is not known.
- On March 22, 2026, GAMCO implemented a succession plan and named Christopher J. Marangi president.
- Kevin V. Dreyer and Christopher J. Marangi lead the fund's portfolio management team during Gabelli's absence.
- Day-to-day GAMCO operations continue under co-CEO Douglas R. Jamieson and Marangi.
The filing
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