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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number  811-09377

 

The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund


(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

One Corporate Center
Rye, New York 10580-1422


(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

John C. Ball
Gabelli Funds, LLC
One Corporate Center
Rye, New York 10580-1422


(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 1-800-422-3554

 

Date of fiscal year end: December 31

 

Date of reporting period: June 30, 2024

 

Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

 

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

(a) Include a copy of the report transmitted to stockholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Act (17 CFR 270.30e-1).

 

The Report to Shareholders is attached herewith.

 

The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund 

Class AAA - GABBX

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - June 30, 2024

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Fund Overview

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund (the Fund) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund's primary investment objective is to provide long term growth of capital. Current income is a secondary objective. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in dividend paying stocks. Dividend paying stocks include, for example, common stocks, preferred stocks, and convertible securities. In addition, the Fund will focus on stocks that Gabelli Funds, LLC, the Adviser, believes well positioned to increase their dividend over the long term. In selecting investments, the Adviser will consider, among other things, the market price of the issuer’s securities, earnings expectations, dividend paying and other earnings and price histories, balance sheet characteristics, and perceived management skills. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.gabelli.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554).

What were the Fund costs for the last six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10k Investment
Costs Paid as a % of a $10k Investment
The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund - Class AAA
$102
2.01%

How did the Fund perform?

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund underperformed its broad-based benchmark, S&P 500 and its comparatives, the Lipper Large Cap Value Fund Index and the MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index. The Fund focuses on owning solid, well-managed businesses trading at compelling valuations, often with a catalyst, and with diversification across sectors. During the period, the Fund’s performance was negatively impacted by specific healthcare holdings. The Fund was overweight communication services and consumer staples, and underweight consumer discretionary and real estate.

How has the Fund performed over the past 10 years?

The performance chart of the fund class presented reflects a hypothetical $10,000 investment, assuming the maximum sales charge, compared to a broad-based securities market index and more narrowly based indices reflecting market sectors in which the Fund invests over a 10-year period. The chart uses total return NAV performance and assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distribution. Fund expenses were deducted.

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment 

Growth of 10K Chart
The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund - Class AAA
S&P 500 Index
MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index
Lipper Large Cap Value Fund Index
6/14
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
6/15
10,064
10,742
10,327
10,389
6/16
9,378
11,171
11,840
10,424
6/17
10,962
13,170
13,389
12,299
6/18
11,510
15,063
14,685
13,436
6/19
12,223
16,632
16,320
14,425
6/20
11,412
17,881
15,743
13,580
6/21
16,162
25,175
20,251
19,581
6/22
14,189
22,501
20,081
18,098
6/23
15,568
26,910
21,356
20,621
6/24
16,912
33,519
24,069
24,523

 

Average Annual Total Returns

Fund
6 months
1 Year
5 Year
10 Year
The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund - Class AAA
4.92%
8.63%
6.71%
5.39%
S&P 500 Index
15.29%
24.56%
15.05%
12.86%
MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index
6.27%
12.70%
8.08%
9.18%
Lipper Large Cap Value Fund Index
10.31%
18.92%
11.20%
9.38%

Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets$18,387,580
  • Number of Portfolio Holdings62
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate8%
  • Management Fees$19,050

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Call 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554) or visit www.gabelli.com for current month-end performance. 

The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

Updated Location: Visit www.confluence.com/funds for more recent performance information.

What did the Fund invest in? 

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Top 10
Alphabet Inc.
4.8%
Merck & Co. Inc.
4.0%
American Express Co.
3.8%
T-Mobile US Inc.
3.5%
Mondelez International Inc.
3.2%
Citigroup Inc.
3.1%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2.8%
DuPont de Nemours Inc.
2.6%
Republic Services Inc.
2.5%
Microsoft Corp.
2.4%

Industry Allocation (% of net assets)

Industry Weighting
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Financial Services
18.4%
Computer Software and Services
11.9%
Health Care
10.9%
Food and Beverage
9.0%
Diversified Industrial
8.0%
Energy
5.6%
U.S. Government Obligations
4.7%
Business Services
3.8%
Other Industry sectors
28.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities (Net)
(0.5)%

Portfolio Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Common Stocks
95.8%
U.S. Government Obligations
4.7%
Other Assets and Liabilities (Net)
(0.5)%
Image

The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund 

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - June 30, 2024

Class AAA - GABBX

Where can I find additional information about the Fund?

If you wish to view additional information about the Fund; including but not limited to financial statements or holdings, please visit www.gabelli.com.

Contact Us

Phone: 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554)

Email: info@gabelli.com 

 

Householding

If you wish to receive a copy of this document at a new address, contact 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554)

GABBX-24-SATSR

The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund 

Class C - GBCCX

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - June 30, 2024

Image

Fund Overview

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund (the Fund) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund's primary investment objective is to provide long term growth of capital. Current income is a secondary objective. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in dividend paying stocks. Dividend paying stocks include, for example, common stocks, preferred stocks, and convertible securities. In addition, the Fund will focus on stocks that Gabelli Funds, LLC, the Adviser, believes well positioned to increase their dividend over the long term. In selecting investments, the Adviser will consider, among other things, the market price of the issuer’s securities, earnings expectations, dividend paying and other earnings and price histories, balance sheet characteristics, and perceived management skills. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.gabelli.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554).

What were the Fund costs for the last six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10k Investment
Costs Paid as a % of a $10k Investment
The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund - Class C
$140
2.76%

How did the Fund perform?

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund underperformed its broad-based benchmark, S&P 500 and its comparatives, the Lipper Large Cap Value Fund Index and the MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index. The Fund focuses on owning solid, well-managed businesses trading at compelling valuations, often with a catalyst, and with diversification across sectors. During the period, the Fund’s performance was negatively impacted by specific healthcare holdings. The Fund was overweight communication services and consumer staples, and underweight consumer discretionary and real estate.

How has the Fund performed over the past 10 years?

The performance chart of the fund class presented reflects a hypothetical $10,000 investment, assuming the maximum sales charge, compared to a broad-based securities market index and more narrowly based indices reflecting market sectors in which the Fund invests over a 10-year period. The chart uses total return NAV performance and assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distribution. Fund expenses were deducted.

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment 

Growth of 10K Chart
The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund - Class C
S&P 500 Index
MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index
Lipper Large Cap Value Fund Index
6/14
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
6/15
9,887
10,742
10,327
10,389
6/16
9,048
11,171
11,840
10,424
6/17
10,411
13,170
13,389
12,299
6/18
10,747
15,063
14,685
13,436
6/19
11,217
16,632
16,320
14,425
6/20
10,292
17,881
15,743
13,580
6/21
14,361
25,175
20,251
19,581
6/22
12,389
22,501
20,081
18,098
6/23
13,370
26,910
21,356
20,621
6/24
14,284
33,519
24,069
24,523

 

Average Annual Total Returns

Fund
6 months
1 Year
5 Year
10 Year
The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund - Class C
0.04%
6.83%
5.92%
4.61%
S&P 500 Index
15.29%
24.56%
15.05%
12.86%
MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index
6.27%
12.70%
8.08%
9.18%
Lipper Large Cap Value Fund Index
10.31%
18.92%
11.20%
9.38%

Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets$18,387,580
  • Number of Portfolio Holdings62
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate8%
  • Management Fees$19,050

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Call 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554) or visit www.gabelli.com for current month-end performance. 

The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

Updated Location: Visit www.confluence.com/funds for more recent performance information.

What did the Fund invest in? 

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Top 10
Alphabet Inc.
4.8%
Merck & Co. Inc.
4.0%
American Express Co.
3.8%
T-Mobile US Inc.
3.5%
Mondelez International Inc.
3.2%
Citigroup Inc.
3.1%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2.8%
DuPont de Nemours Inc.
2.6%
Republic Services Inc.
2.5%
Microsoft Corp.
2.4%

Industry Allocation (% of net assets)

Industry Weighting
.
Financial Services
18.4%
Computer Software and Services
11.9%
Health Care
10.9%
Food and Beverage
9.0%
Diversified Industrial
8.0%
Energy
5.6%
U.S. Government Obligations
4.7%
Business Services
3.8%
Other Industry sectors
28.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities (Net)
(0.5)%

Portfolio Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Common Stocks
95.8%
U.S. Government Obligations
4.7%
Other Assets and Liabilities (Net)
(0.5)%
Image

The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund 

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - June 30, 2024

Class C - GBCCX

Where can I find additional information about the Fund?

If you wish to view additional information about the Fund; including but not limited to financial statements or holdings, please visit www.gabelli.com.

Contact Us

Phone: 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554)

Email: info@gabelli.com 

 

Householding

If you wish to receive a copy of this document at a new address, contact 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554)

GBCCX-24-SATSR

The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund 

Class I - GBCIX

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - June 30, 2024

Image

Fund Overview

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund (the Fund) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund's primary investment objective is to provide long term growth of capital. Current income is a secondary objective. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in dividend paying stocks. Dividend paying stocks include, for example, common stocks, preferred stocks, and convertible securities. In addition, the Fund will focus on stocks that Gabelli Funds, LLC, the Adviser, believes well positioned to increase their dividend over the long term. In selecting investments, the Adviser will consider, among other things, the market price of the issuer’s securities, earnings expectations, dividend paying and other earnings and price histories, balance sheet characteristics, and perceived management skills. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.gabelli.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554).

What were the Fund costs for the last six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10k Investment
Costs Paid as a % of a $10k Investment
The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund - Class I
$52
1.01%

How did the Fund perform?

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund underperformed its broad-based benchmark, S&P 500 and its comparatives, the Lipper Large Cap Value Fund Index and the MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index. The Fund focuses on owning solid, well-managed businesses trading at compelling valuations, often with a catalyst, and with diversification across sectors. During the period, the Fund’s performance was negatively impacted by specific healthcare holdings. The Fund was overweight communication services and consumer staples, and underweight consumer discretionary and real estate.

How has the Fund performed over the past 10 years?

The performance chart of the fund class presented reflects a hypothetical $10,000 investment, assuming the maximum sales charge, compared to a broad-based securities market index and more narrowly based indices reflecting market sectors in which the Fund invests over a 10-year period. The chart uses total return NAV performance and assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distribution. Fund expenses were deducted.

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment 

Growth of 10K Chart
The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund - Class I
S&P 500 Index
MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index
Lipper Large Cap Value Fund Index
6/14
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
6/15
10,085
10,742
10,327
10,389
6/16
9,420
11,171
11,840
10,424
6/17
11,097
13,170
13,389
12,299
6/18
11,774
15,063
14,685
13,436
6/19
12,634
16,632
16,320
14,425
6/20
11,906
17,881
15,743
13,580
6/21
17,037
25,175
20,251
19,581
6/22
15,107
22,501
20,081
18,098
6/23
16,746
26,910
21,356
20,621
6/24
18,382
33,519
24,069
24,523

 

Average Annual Total Returns

Fund
6 months
1 Year
5 Year
10 Year
The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund - Class I
5.46%
9.77%
7.79%
6.28%
S&P 500 Index
15.29%
24.56%
15.05%
12.86%
MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index
6.27%
12.70%
8.08%
9.18%
Lipper Large Cap Value Fund Index
10.31%
18.92%
11.20%
9.38%

Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets$18,387,580
  • Number of Portfolio Holdings62
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate8%
  • Management Fees$19,050

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Call 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554) or visit www.gabelli.com for current month-end performance. 

The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

Updated Location: Visit www.confluence.com/funds for more recent performance information.

What did the Fund invest in? 

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Top 10
Alphabet Inc.
4.8%
Merck & Co. Inc.
4.0%
American Express Co.
3.8%
T-Mobile US Inc.
3.5%
Mondelez International Inc.
3.2%
Citigroup Inc.
3.1%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2.8%
DuPont de Nemours Inc.
2.6%
Republic Services Inc.
2.5%
Microsoft Corp.
2.4%

Industry Allocation (% of net assets)

Industry Weighting
.
Financial Services
18.4%
Computer Software and Services
11.9%
Health Care
10.9%
Food and Beverage
9.0%
Diversified Industrial
8.0%
Energy
5.6%
U.S. Government Obligations
4.7%
Business Services
3.8%
Other Industry sectors
28.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities (Net)
(0.5)%

Portfolio Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Common Stocks
95.8%
U.S. Government Obligations
4.7%
Other Assets and Liabilities (Net)
(0.5)%
Image

The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund 

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - June 30, 2024

Class I - GBCIX

Where can I find additional information about the Fund?

If you wish to view additional information about the Fund; including but not limited to financial statements or holdings, please visit www.gabelli.com.

Contact Us

Phone: 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554)

Email: info@gabelli.com 

 

Householding

If you wish to receive a copy of this document at a new address, contact 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554)

GBCIX-24-SATSR

The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund 

Class A - GBCAX

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - June 30, 2024

Image

Fund Overview

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund (the Fund) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund's primary investment objective is to provide long term growth of capital. Current income is a secondary objective. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in dividend paying stocks. Dividend paying stocks include, for example, common stocks, preferred stocks, and convertible securities. In addition, the Fund will focus on stocks that Gabelli Funds, LLC, the Adviser, believes well positioned to increase their dividend over the long term. In selecting investments, the Adviser will consider, among other things, the market price of the issuer’s securities, earnings expectations, dividend paying and other earnings and price histories, balance sheet characteristics, and perceived management skills. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.gabelli.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554).

What were the Fund costs for the last six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10k Investment
Costs Paid as a % of a $10k Investment
The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund - Class A
$102
2.01%

How did the Fund perform?

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund underperformed its broad-based benchmark, S&P 500 and its comparatives, the Lipper Large Cap Value Fund Index and the MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index. The Fund focuses on owning solid, well-managed businesses trading at compelling valuations, often with a catalyst, and with diversification across sectors. During the period, the Fund’s performance was negatively impacted by specific healthcare holdings. The Fund was overweight communication services and consumer staples, and underweight consumer discretionary and real estate.

How has the Fund performed over the past 10 years?

The performance chart of the fund class presented reflects a hypothetical $10,000 investment, assuming the maximum sales charge, compared to a broad-based securities market index and more narrowly based indices reflecting market sectors in which the Fund invests over a 10-year period. The chart uses total return NAV performance and assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distribution. Fund expenses were deducted.

Total Return Based on a $10,000 Investment 

Growth of 10K Chart
The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund - Class A
S&P 500 Index
MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index
Lipper Large Cap Value Fund Index
6/14
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
6/15
9,483
10,742
10,327
10,389
6/16
9,379
11,171
11,840
10,424
6/17
10,961
13,170
13,389
12,299
6/18
11,511
15,063
14,685
13,436
6/19
12,226
16,632
16,320
14,425
6/20
11,407
17,881
15,743
13,580
6/21
16,156
25,175
20,251
19,581
6/22
14,185
22,501
20,081
18,098
6/23
15,568
26,910
21,356
20,621
6/24
16,913
33,519
24,069
24,523

 

Average Annual Total Returns

Fund
6 months
1 Year
5 Year
10 Year
The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund - Class A
(0.01)%
2.40%
5.45%
4.77%
S&P 500 Index
15.29%
24.56%
15.05%
12.86%
MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index
6.27%
12.70%
8.08%
9.18%
Lipper Large Cap Value Fund Index
10.31%
18.92%
11.20%
9.38%

Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets$18,387,580
  • Number of Portfolio Holdings62
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate8%
  • Management Fees$19,050

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Call 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554) or visit www.gabelli.com for current month-end performance. 

The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

 

Updated Location: Visit www.confluence.com/funds for more recent performance information.

What did the Fund invest in? 

Top 10 Holdings (% of net assets)

Top 10
Alphabet Inc.
4.8%
Merck & Co. Inc.
4.0%
American Express Co.
3.8%
T-Mobile US Inc.
3.5%
Mondelez International Inc.
3.2%
Citigroup Inc.
3.1%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2.8%
DuPont de Nemours Inc.
2.6%
Republic Services Inc.
2.5%
Microsoft Corp.
2.4%

Industry Allocation (% of net assets)

Industry Weighting
.
Financial Services
18.4%
Computer Software and Services
11.9%
Health Care
10.9%
Food and Beverage
9.0%
Diversified Industrial
8.0%
Energy
5.6%
U.S. Government Obligations
4.7%
Business Services
3.8%
Other Industry sectors
28.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities (Net)
(0.5)%

Portfolio Weighting (% of net assets)

Group By Asset Type Chart
Value
Value
Common Stocks
95.8%
U.S. Government Obligations
4.7%
Other Assets and Liabilities (Net)
(0.5)%
Image

The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund 

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report - June 30, 2024

Class A - GBCAX

Where can I find additional information about the Fund?

If you wish to view additional information about the Fund; including but not limited to financial statements or holdings, please visit www.gabelli.com.

Contact Us

Phone: 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554)

Email: info@gabelli.com 

 

Householding

If you wish to receive a copy of this document at a new address, contact 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554)

GBCAX-24-SATSR

 

(b) Not applicable

 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Investments.

 

(a) Schedule of Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the reporting period is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1(a) of this form.

 

(b) Not applicable.

 

Item 7. Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

(a) An open-end management investment company registered on Form N-1A [17 CFR 239.15A and 17 CFR 274.11A] must file its most recent annual or semi-annual financial statements required, and for the periods specified, by Regulation S-X.

 

The semi-annual financial statements are attached herewith.

 

 

 

 

 

The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund

Semiannual Report June 30, 2024 

(Y)our Portfolio Management Team

 

   
 

Sarah Donnelley

Portfolio Manager

 BS, Fordham University

Justin Bergner, CFA

Portfolio Manager

BA, Yale University

MBA, Wharton School,

University of Pennsylvania

 

 

To Our Shareholders,

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the net asset value (NAV) total return per Class AAA Share of The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund was 4.9% compared with a total return of 15.3% for the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Index. Other classes of shares are available.

 

Enclosed are the financial statements, including the schedule of investments, as of June 30, 2024.

 

 

 

 

Summary of Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited)

 

The following table presents portfolio holdings as a percent of net assets as of June 30, 2024:

 

The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund

 

Financial Services     18.4 %   Metals and Mining     1.8 %
Computer Software and Services     11.9 %   Entertainment     1.7 %
Health Care     10.9 %   Paper Products     1.6 %
Food and Beverage     9.0 %   Semiconductors     1.5 %
Diversified Industrial     8.0 %   Electronics     1.4 %
Energy     5.6 %   Machinery     1.3 %
U.S. Government Obligations     4.7 %   Consumer Products     1.1 %
Business Services     3.8 %   Automotive     1.0 %
Retail     3.5 %   Agriculture     0.9 %
Telecommunications     3.5 %   Hotels and Gaming     0.7 %
Cable and Satellite     3.1 %   Other Assets and Liabilities (Net)     (0.5) %
Specialty Chemicals     2.6 %         100.0 %
Environmental Services     2.5 %            

 

The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. Shareholders may obtain this information at www.gabelli.com or by calling the Fund at 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554). The Fund’s Form N-PORT is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800-SEC-0330.

 

Proxy Voting

 

The Fund files Form N-PX with its complete proxy voting record for the twelve months ended June 30, no later than August 31 of each year. A description of the Fund’s proxy voting policies, procedures, and how each Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, by (i) calling 800-GABELLI (800-422-3554); (ii) writing to The Gabelli Funds at One Corporate Center, Rye, NY 10580-1422; or (iii) visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

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The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund 

Schedule of Investments — June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)

 

Shares         Cost     Market
Value
 
                   
        COMMON STOCKS — 95.8%  
        Agriculture — 0.9%  
  3,136     Corteva Inc.   $ 84,145     $ 169,156  
                         
        Automotive — 1.0%  
  1,800     PACCAR Inc.     103,857       185,292  
                         
        Business Services — 3.8%  
  4,000     Fidelity National Information Services Inc.     228,124       301,440  
  1,500     Visa Inc., Cl. A     137,987       393,705  
              366,111       695,145  
                         
        Cable and Satellite — 3.1%  
  500     Netflix Inc.†     131,553       337,440  
  8,000     Paramount Global, Cl. B     154,102       83,120  
  19,000     Warner Bros Discovery Inc.†     235,351       141,360  
              521,006       561,920  
                         
        Computer Software and Services — 11.9%  
  4,800     Alphabet Inc., Cl. C     129,680       880,416  
  2,000     Apple Inc.     37,181       421,240  
  12,000     Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.     172,101       254,040  
  1,000     Microsoft Corp.     25,120       446,950  
  700     Rockwell Automation Inc.     183,154       192,696  
              547,236       2,195,342  
                         
        Consumer Products — 1.1%  
  5,000     Edgewell Personal Care Co.     141,427       200,950  
                         
        Diversified Industrial — 8.0%  
  6,000     Carrier Global Corp.     268,896       378,480  
  5,500     GXO Logistics Inc.†     287,175       277,750  
  1,800     Honeywell International Inc.     58,074       384,372  
  3,300     Textron Inc.     95,730       283,338  
  4,000     United States Steel Corp.     153,369       151,200  
              863,244       1,475,140  
                         
        Electronics — 1.4%
  3,000     Sony Group Corp., ADR     169,549       254,850  
                         
        Energy — 5.6%      
  1,600     Chevron Corp.     161,893       250,272  
  8,000     Halliburton Co.     239,101       270,240  
  6,500     PPL Corp.     175,293       179,725  
  7,000     Schlumberger NV     253,716       330,260  
              830,003       1,030,497  
                         
        Entertainment — 1.7%
  500     Madison Square Garden                
        Sports Corp.†     91,812       94,065  
Shares         Cost     Market
Value
 
                   
  1,400     Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.†   $ 164,684   $ 217,686  
              256,496       311,751  
        Environmental Services — 2.5%  
  2,400     Republic Services Inc.     190,500       466,416  
                         
        Financial Services — 18.4%  
  3,000     American Express Co.     232,697       694,650  
  4,000     American International Group Inc.     203,487       296,960  
  7,000     Bank of America Corp.     178,628       278,390  
  9,000     Citigroup Inc.     483,325       571,140  
  2,500     JPMorgan Chase & Co., CDI     160,638       505,650  
  3,000     Morgan Stanley     109,564       291,570  
  2,500     The PNC Financial Services Group Inc.     351,610       388,700  
  6,000     Wells Fargo & Co.     263,641       356,340  
              1,983,590       3,383,400  
                         
        Food and Beverage — 9.0%  
  1,000     Diageo plc, ADR     116,500       126,080  
  6,000     Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.     180,099       200,400  
  5,000     Molson Coors Beverage Co., Cl. B     229,481       254,150  
  9,000     Mondelēz International Inc., Cl. A     388,280       588,960  
  8,000     Nomad Foods Ltd.     202,422       131,840  
  1,500     The J.M. Smucker Co.     222,082       163,560  
  6,000     The Kraft Heinz Co.     216,383       193,320  
              1,555,247       1,658,310  
                         
        Health Care — 10.9%  
  4,000     Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.     225,620       166,120  
  4,000     CVS Health Corp.     341,970       236,240  
  3,000     Henry Schein Inc.†     206,430       192,300  
  6,000     Merck & Co. Inc.     345,123       742,800  
  2,000     Patterson Cos. Inc.     45,240       48,240  
  14,000     Perrigo Co. plc     492,836       359,520  
  2,300     Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc.     277,429       249,619  
              1,934,648       1,994,839  
                         
        Hotels and Gaming — 0.7%
  3,000     MGM Resorts International†     33,355       133,320  
                         
        Machinery — 1.3%  
  3,000     The Timken Co.     216,570       240,390  
                         
        Metals and Mining — 1.8%  
  8,000     Newmont Corp.     296,607       334,960  
                         
        Paper Products — 1.6%  
  7,000     International Paper Co.     255,046       302,050  

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (Continued) — June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)

 

Shares         Cost     Market
Value
 
                   
      COMMON STOCKS (Continued)  
      Retail — 3.5%            
  1,500     Amazon.com Inc.†   $ 268,428     $ 289,875  
  7,000     The Kroger Co.     255,644       349,510  
              524,072       639,385  
        Semiconductors — 1.5%  
  1,000     NXP Semiconductors NV     91,990       269,090  
                         
        Specialty Chemicals — 2.6%  
  6,000     DuPont de Nemours Inc.     340,633       482,940  
                         
        Telecommunications — 3.5%  
  3,600     T-Mobile US Inc.     395,331       634,248  
                         
        TOTAL COMMON STOCKS     11,700,663       17,619,391  

 

Principal
Amount
                 
                         
        U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS — 4.7%  
$ 860,000     U.S. Treasury Bills, 5.275% to 5.320%††, 07/05/24 to 09/19/24     855,607       855,620  
                         
                         
        TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.5%   $ 12,556,270       18,475,011  
                         
        Other Assets and Liabilities (Net) — (0.5)%       (87,431 )
                         
        NET ASSETS — 100.0%     $ 18,387,580  

 

 

Non-income producing security. 
†† Represents annualized yields at dates of purchase.

 

ADR American Depositary Receipt 
CDI CHESS (Australia) Depository Interest

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund 

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities 

June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)

 

Assets:      
Investments, at value (cost $12,556,270)   $ 18,475,011  
Receivable for Fund shares sold     3,661,042  
Receivable from Adviser     11,109  
Dividends receivable     18,710  
Prepaid expenses     23,828  
Total Assets     22,189,700  
Liabilities:        
Payable to bank     10,198  
Payable for Fund shares redeemed     3,661,227  
Payable for investment advisory fees     15,043  
Payable for distribution fees     3,472  
Other accrued expenses     112,180  
Total Liabilities     3,802,120  
Net Assets        
(applicable to 1,018,264 shares outstanding)   $ 18,387,580  
Net Assets Consist of:        
Paid-in capital   $ 11,586,126  
Total distributable earnings     6,801,454  
Net Assets   $ 18,387,580  
Shares of Beneficial Interest, each at $0.001 par value; unlimited number of shares authorized:        
Class AAA:        
Net Asset Value, offering, and redemption price per share ($9,836,616 ÷ 543,169 shares outstanding)   $ 18.11  
Class A:        
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($2,208,208 ÷ 122,389 shares outstanding)   $ 18.04  
Maximum offering price per share (NAV ÷ 0.9425, based on maximum sales charge of 5.75% of the offering price)   $ 19.14  
Class C:        
Net Asset Value and offering price per share ($317,540 ÷ 20,712 shares outstanding)   $ 15.33 (a)
Class I:        
Net Asset Value, offering, and redemption price per share ($6,025,216 ÷ 331,994 shares outstanding)   $ 18.15  

Statement of Operations 

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income:      
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $396)   $ 175,361  
Interest     13,741  
Total Investment Income     189,102  
Expenses:        
Investment advisory fees     90,471  
Distribution fees - Class AAA     16,615  
Distribution fees - Class A     2,629  
Distribution fees - Class C     2,035  
Registration expenses     38,006  
Legal and audit fees     31,264  
Shareholder communications expenses     24,159  
Shareholder services fees     13,073  
Trustees’ fees     12,000  
Custodian fees     3,441  
Interest expense     476  
Miscellaneous expenses     9,517  
Total Expenses     243,686  
Less:        
Expense reimbursements (See Note 3)     (71,421 )
Expenses paid indirectly by broker (See Note 6)     (780 )
Total Credits and Reimbursements     (72,201 )
Net Expenses     171,485  
Net Investment Income     17,617  
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:        
Net realized gain on investments     967,789  
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation:        
on investments     (106,181 )
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments     861,608  
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   $ 879,225  
 
(a) Redemption price varies based on the length of time held.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2024

(Unaudited)

  Year Ended
December 31, 2023
Operations:                        
Net investment income     $ 17,617         $ 50,340    
Net realized gain on investments       967,789           323,019    
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments       (106,181 )         968,640    
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations       879,225           1,341,999    
                         
Distributions to Shareholders:                        
Accumulated earnings                        
Class AAA                 (192,332 )  
Class A                 (29,790 )  
Class C                 (6,479 )  
Class I                 (53,740 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders                 (282,341 )  
                         
Shares of Beneficial Interest Transactions:                        
Class AAA       (4,417,744 )         (792,063 )  
Class A       116,797           (443,369 )  
Class C       (213,930 )         (165,777 )  
Class I       3,712,832           (168,136 )  
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Shares of Beneficial Interest Transactions       (802,045 )         (1,569,345 )  
                         
Redemption Fees                 1,668    
                         
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets       77,180           (508,019 )  
Net Assets:                        
Beginning of year       18,310,400           18,818,419    
End of period     $ 18,387,580         $ 18,310,400    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund 

Financial Highlights

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period:

 

            Income (Loss) from Investment
Operations
    Distributions                     Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Year Ended December 31     Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year     Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)     Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments     Total from Investment Operations     Net Investment Income     Net Realized Gain on Investments     Return of Capital     Total Distributions     Redemption Fees(a)(b)     Net Asset Value, End of Period     Total Return†     Net Assets, End of Period (in 000’s)     Net Investment Income (Loss)     Operating Expenses Before Reimbursement     Operating
Expenses Net of
Reimbursement(c)(d)
  Portfolio Turnover Rate  
Class AAA                                                                                          
2024(e)     $ 17.26     $ 0.01     $ 0.84     $ 0.85     $     $     $     $     $     $ 18.11       4.92 %   $ 9,837       0.08 %(f)     2.71 %(c)(f)       2.01 %(f)   8 %
2023       16.27       0.03       1.20       1.23       (0.02 )     (0.22 )           (0.24 )     0.00       17.26       7.61       13,619       0.18       2.70 (c)       2.01     19  
2022       18.31       (0.03 )     (1.73 )     (1.76 )           (0.24 )     (0.04 )     (0.28 )     0.00       16.27       (9.60 )     13,619       (0.18 )     2.33 (c)       2.00     19  
2021       16.95       0.02       3.40       3.42       (0.01 )     (2.05 )           (2.06 )     0.00       18.31       20.18       15,600       0.10       2.17 (c)       2.00     26  
2020       16.60       0.01       0.83       0.84       (0.00 )(b)     (0.49 )           (0.49 )     0.00       16.95       5.09       13,527       0.06       2.49 (c)       2.01     19  
2019       13.71       0.06       3.56       3.62       (0.06 )     (0.67 )           (0.73 )     0.00       16.60       26.43       15,508       0.40       2.18 (c)       2.00     18  
Class A                                                                                                                          
2024(e)     $ 17.19     $ 0.01     $ 0.84     $ 0.85     $     $     $     $     $     $ 18.04       4.94 %   $ 2,208       0.09 %(f)     2.71 %(f)       2.01 %(f)   8 %
2023       16.21       0.03       1.20       1.23       (0.03 )     (0.22 )           (0.25 )     0.00       17.19       7.61       1,996       0.17       2.70         2.01     19  
2022       18.25       (0.03 )     (1.73 )     (1.76 )           (0.24 )     (0.04 )     (0.28 )     0.00       16.21       (9.64 )     2,324       (0.16 )     2.33         2.00     19  
2021       16.90       0.02       3.39       3.41       (0.01 )     (2.05 )           (2.06 )     0.00       18.25       20.18       2,575       0.08       2.17         2.00     26  
2020       16.55       0.01       0.83       0.84       (0.00 )(b)     (0.49 )           (0.49 )     0.00       16.90       5.11       2,067       0.05       2.49         2.01     19  
2019       13.67       0.06       3.56       3.62       (0.07 )     (0.67 )           (0.74 )     0.00       16.55       26.46       2,860       0.41       2.18         2.00     18  
Class C                                                                                                                          
2024(e)     $ 14.66     $ (0.05 )   $ 0.72     $ 0.67     $     $     $     $     $     $ 15.33       4.57 %   $ 318       (0.67 )%(f)     3.46 %(f)       2.76 %(f)   8 %
2023       13.91       (0.08 )     1.02       0.94             (0.19 )           (0.19 )     0.00       14.66       6.75       506       (0.59 )     3.45         2.76     19  
2022       15.77       (0.14 )     (1.48 )     (1.62 )           (0.20 )     (0.04 )     (0.24 )     0.00       13.91       (10.26 )     648       (0.94 )     3.08         2.75     19  
2021       14.94       (0.11 )     2.99       2.88             (2.05 )           (2.05 )     0.00       15.77       19.27       963       (0.66 )     2.92         2.75     26  
2020       14.79       (0.09 )     0.73       0.64             (0.49 )           (0.49 )     0.00       14.94       4.36       833       (0.67 )     3.24         2.76     19  
2019       12.32       (0.05 )     3.19       3.14             (0.67 )           (0.67 )     0.00       14.79       25.49       1,288       (0.33 )     2.93         2.75     18  
Class I                                                                                                                          
2024(e)     $ 17.21     $ 0.10     $ 0.84     $ 0.94     $     $     $     $     $     $ 18.15       5.46 %   $ 6,025       1.09 %(f)     2.46 %(f)       1.01 %(f)   8 %
2023       16.23       0.20       1.21       1.41       (0.21 )     (0.22 )           (0.43 )     0.00       17.21       8.70       2,189       1.18       2.45         1.01     19  
2022       18.38       0.13       (1.74 )     (1.61 )     (0.26 )     (0.24 )     (0.04 )     (0.54 )     0.00       16.23       (8.70 )     2,227       0.77       2.08         1.00     19  
2021       17.00       0.21       3.43       3.64       (0.21 )     (2.05 )           (2.26 )     0.00       18.38       21.40       4,615       1.08       1.92         1.00     26  
2020       16.63       0.16       0.86       1.02       (0.16 )     (0.49 )           (0.65 )     0.00       17.00       6.17       3,758       1.06       2.24         1.01     19  
2019       13.76       0.22       3.60       3.82       (0.28 )     (0.67 )           (0.95 )     0.00       16.63       27.77       3,937       1.41       1.93         1.00     18  

 

 

Total return represents aggregate total return of a hypothetical investment at the beginning of the year and sold at the end of the period including reinvestment of distributions and does not reflect the applicable sales charges. Total return for a period of less than one year is not annualized.
(a) Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares outstanding method.
(b) Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
(c) The Fund received credits from a designated broker who agreed to pay certain Fund operating expenses. For all periods presented, there was no impact on the expense ratios.
(d) The Fund incurred interest expense. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2020, if interest expense had not been incurred, the ratio of operating expenses to average net assets would have been 2.00% (Class AAA and Class A), 2.75% (Class C), and 1.00% (Class I). For all remaining years, there was no impact on the expense ratios.
(e) For the six months ended June 30, 2024, unaudited.
(f) Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund 

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization. The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund was organized on May 13, 1999 as a Delaware statutory trust. The Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The Fund’s primary objective is long term growth of capital with current income as a secondary objective. The Fund commenced investment operations on August 26, 1999.

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies. As an investment company, the Fund follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance, which is part of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) that may require the use of management estimates and assumptions in the preparation of its financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

 

Security Valuation. Portfolio securities listed or traded on a nationally recognized securities exchange or traded in the U.S. over-the-counter market for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the last quoted sale price or a market’s official closing price as of the close of business on the day the securities are being valued. If there were no sales that day, the security is valued at the average of the closing bid and asked prices or, if there were no asked prices quoted on that day, then the security is valued at the closing bid price on that day. If no bid or asked prices are quoted on such day, the security is valued at the most recently available price or, if the Board of Trustees (the Board) so determines, by such other method as the Board shall determine in good faith to reflect its fair market value. Portfolio securities traded on more than one national securities exchange or market are valued according to the broadest and most representative market, as determined by Gabelli Funds, LLC (the Adviser).

 

Portfolio securities primarily traded on a foreign market are generally valued at the preceding closing values of such securities on the relevant market, but may be fair valued pursuant to procedures established by the Board if market conditions change significantly after the close of the foreign market, but prior to the close of business on the day the securities are being valued. Debt obligations for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the average of the latest bid and asked prices. If there were no asked prices quoted on such day, the security is valued using the closing bid price, unless the Board determines such amount does not reflect the securities’ fair value, in which case these securities will be fair valued as determined by the Board. Certain securities are valued principally using dealer quotations. Futures contracts are valued at the closing settlement price of the exchange or board of trade on which the applicable contract is traded. OTC futures and options on futures for which market quotations are readily available will be valued by quotations received from a pricing service or, if no quotations are available from a pricing service, by quotations obtained from one of more dealers in the instrument in question by the Adviser.

 

Securities and assets for which market quotations are not readily available are fair valued as determined by the Board. Fair valuation methodologies and procedures may include, but are not limited to: analysis and review of available financial and non-financial information about the company; comparisons with the valuation and changes in valuation of similar securities, including a comparison of foreign securities with the equivalent U.S. dollar value American Depositary Receipt securities at the close of the U.S. exchange; and evaluation of any other information that could be indicative of the value of the security.

 

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The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund 

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

  Level 1 —  quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;
  Level 2 —  other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and
  Level 3 — significant unobservable inputs (including the Board’s determinations as to the fair value of investments).

 

A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input both individually and in the aggregate that is significant to the fair value measurement. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of the Fund’s investments in securities by inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2024 is as follows:

 

    Valuation Inputs              
   

Level 1

Quoted Prices

 

Level 2 Other

Significant

Observable Inputs

 

Total Market Value

at 06/30/24

INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES:                                
ASSETS (Market Value):                                
Common Stocks (a)     $ 17,619,391               $ 17,619,391    
U.S. Government Obligations             $ 855,620         855,620    
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES – ASSETS     $ 17,619,391       $ 855,620       $ 18,475,011    

 

 

(a) Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for the industry classifications of these portfolio holdings.

 

The Fund held no Level 3 investments at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers among levels as of the beginning of the reporting period.

 

Additional Information to Evaluate Qualitative Information.

 

General. The Fund uses recognized industry pricing services – approved by the Board and unaffiliated with the Adviser – to value most of its securities, and uses broker quotes provided by market makers of securities not valued by these and other recognized pricing sources. Several different pricing feeds are received to value domestic equity securities, international equity securities, preferred equity securities, and fixed income securities. The data within these feeds are ultimately sourced from major stock exchanges and trading systems where these securities trade. The prices supplied by external sources are checked by obtaining quotations or actual transaction prices from market participants. If a price obtained from the pricing source is deemed unreliable, prices will be sought from another pricing service or from a broker/dealer that trades that security or similar securities.

 

Fair Valuation. Fair valued securities may be common or preferred equities, warrants, options, rights, or fixed income obligations. Where appropriate, Level 3 securities are those for which market quotations are not available, such as securities not traded for several days, or for which current bids are not available, or which are restricted as to transfer. When fair valuing a security, factors to consider include recent prices of comparable securities that are publicly traded, reliable prices of securities not publicly traded, the use of valuation models, current

 

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The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund 

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

analyst reports, valuing the income or cash flow of the issuer, or cost if the preceding factors do not apply. A significant change in the unobservable inputs could result in a lower or higher value in Level 3 securities. The circumstances of Level 3 securities are frequently monitored to determine if fair valuation measures continue to apply.

 

The Adviser reports quarterly to the Board the results of the application of fair valuation policies and procedures. These may include backtesting the prices realized in subsequent trades of these fair valued securities to fair values previously recognized.

 

Foreign Securities. The Fund may directly purchase securities of foreign issuers. Investing in securities of foreign issuers involves special risks not typically associated with investing in securities of U.S. issuers. The risks include possible revaluation of currencies, the inability to repatriate funds, less complete financial information about companies, and possible future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities of many foreign issuers and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. issuers.

 

Foreign Taxes. The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments, or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.

 

Securities Transactions and Investment Income. Securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date with realized gain/(loss) on investments determined by using the identified cost method. Interest income (including amortization of premium and accretion of discount) is recorded on an accrual basis. Premiums and discounts on debt securities are amortized using the effective yield to maturity method or amortized to earliest call date, if applicable. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except for certain dividends from foreign securities that are recorded as soon after the ex-dividend date as the Fund becomes aware of such dividends.

 

Determination of Net Asset Value and Calculation of Expenses. Certain administrative expenses are common to, and allocated among, various affiliated funds. Such allocations are made on the basis of each fund’s average net assets or other criteria directly affecting the expenses as determined by the Adviser pursuant to procedures established by the Board.

 

In calculating the NAV per share of each class, investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, redemption fees, and expenses other than class specific expenses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of each day. Distribution expenses are borne solely by the class incurring the expense.

 

Distributions to Shareholders. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions to shareholders are based on income and capital gains as determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from income and capital gains as determined under GAAP. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on various investment securities held by the Fund, timing differences, and differing characterizations of distributions made by the Fund. These book/ tax differences are either temporary or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent, adjustments are made to the appropriate capital accounts in the period when the differences arise. These reclassifications have no impact on the NAV of the Fund

 

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The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund 

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended December 31, 2023 was as follows

 

Distributions paid from:*      
Ordinary income (inclusive of short term capital gains)   $ 99,554  
Net long term capital gains     237,115  
Total distributions paid   $ 336,669  

 

 

* Total distributions paid differs from the Statement of Changes in Net Assets due to the utilization of equalization.

 

Provision for Income Taxes. The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code). It is the policy of the Fund to comply with the requirements of the Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its net investment company taxable income and net capital gains. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is required.

 

The following summarizes the tax cost of investments and the related net unrealized appreciation at June 30, 2024:

 

    Cost  

Gross

Unrealized

Appreciation

 

Gross

Unrealized

Depreciation

 

Net Unrealized

Appreciation

Investments   $12,634,206   $6,587,962   $(747,157)   $5,840,805

 

The Fund is required to evaluate tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Fund’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Income tax and related interest and penalties would be recognized by the Fund as tax expense in the Statement of Operations if the tax positions were deemed not to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not incur any income tax, interest, or penalties. As of June 30, 2024, the Adviser has reviewed all open tax years and concluded that there was no impact to the Fund’s net assets or results of operations. The Fund’s federal and state tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain open, subject to examination. On an ongoing basis, the Adviser will monitor the Fund’s tax positions to determine if adjustments to this conclusion are necessary.

 

3. Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Transactions. The Fund has entered into an investment advisory agreement (the Advisory Agreement) with the Adviser which provides that the Fund will pay the Adviser a fee, computed daily and paid monthly, at the annual rate of 1.00% of the value of its average daily net assets. In accordance with the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser provides a continuous investment program for the Fund’s portfolio, oversees the administration of all aspects of the Fund’s business and affairs, and pays the compensation of all Officers and Trustees of the Fund who are affiliated persons of the Adviser.

 

Through April 30, 2025, the Adviser has agreed to waive its advisory fee and/or reimburse expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to maintain the Fund’s annualized total operating expenses (exclusive of brokerage fees, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses) at no more than 2.00%, 2.00%, 2.75%, and 1.00%, respectively, of Class AAA, Class A, Class C, and Class I Shares’ average daily net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Adviser reimbursed expenses in the amount of $71,421. The Fund has agreed, during the two year period following any waiver or reimbursement by the Adviser, to repay

 

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The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund 

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

such amount to the extent, that after giving effect to the repayment, such adjusted annualized total operating expenses of the Fund would not exceed the foregoing respective percentage limitations, after giving effect to the recovery by the Adviser. At June 30, 2024, the cumulative amount which the Fund may repay the Adviser is $315,411. The amended agreement is renewable annually.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2022, expiring December 31, 2024   $ 99,037  
For the year ended December 31, 2023, expiring December 31, 2025     144,953  
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, expiring December 31, 2026     71,421  
    $ 315,411  

 

4. Distribution Plan. The Fund’s Board has adopted a distribution plan (the Plan) for each class of shares, except for Class I Shares, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Class AAA, Class A, and Class C Share Plans, payments are authorized to G.distributors, LLC (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Adviser, at annual rates of 0.25%, 0.25%, and 1.00%, respectively, of the average daily net assets of those classes, the annual limitations under each Plan. Such payments are accrued daily and paid monthly.

 

5. Portfolio Securities. Purchases and sales of securities during the six months ended June 30, 2024, other than short term securities and U.S. Government obligations, aggregated $1,397,904 and $2,163,856, respectively.

 

6. Transactions with Affiliates and Other Arrangements. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund paid $128 in brokerage commissions on security trades to G.research, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund received credits from a designated broker who agreed to pay certain Fund operating expenses. The amount of such expenses paid through this directed brokerage arrangement during this period was $780.

 

The cost of calculating the Fund’s NAV per share is a Fund expense pursuant to the Advisory Agreement. Under the sub-administration agreement with Bank of New York Mellon, the fees paid include the cost of calculating the Fund’s NAV. The Fund reimburses the Adviser for this service. The Adviser did not seek a reimbursement during the six months ended June 30, 2024.

 

The Fund pays retainer and per meeting fees to Trustees not affiliated with the Adviser, plus specified amounts to the Lead Trustee and Audit Committee Chairman. Trustees are also reimbursed for out of pocket expenses incurred in attending meetings. Trustees who are directors or employees of the Adviser or an affiliated company receive no compensation or expense reimbursement from the Fund.

 

7. Line of Credit. The Fund participates in an unsecured line of credit, which expires on February 26, 2025 and may be renewed annually, of up to $75,000,000 under which it may borrow up to 10% of its net assets from the bank for temporary borrowing purposes. Borrowings under this arrangement bear interest at a floating rate equal to the higher of the Overnight Federal Funds Rate plus 135 basis points or the Overnight Bank Funding Rate plus 135 basis points in effect on that day. This amount, if any, would be included in “Interest expense” in the Statement of Operations. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, there were no borrowings outstanding under the line of credit.

 

8. Shares of Beneficial Interest. The Fund offers four classes of shares – Class AAA Shares, Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares. Class AAA and Class I Shares are offered without a sales charge. Class A

 

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The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund 

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75%, and Class C Shares are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for one year after purchase.

 

The Fund imposes a redemption fee of 2.00% on all classes of shares that are redeemed or exchanged on or before the seventh day after the date of a purchase. The redemption fee is deducted from the proceeds otherwise payable to the redeeming shareholders and is retained by the Fund as an increase in paid-in capital. The redemption fees retained by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and the year ended December 31, 2023, if any, can be found in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets under Redemption Fees.

 

Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

   

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2024

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended

December 31, 2023

 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Class AAA                                
Shares sold     75,960     $ 1,346,456       91,921     $ 1,530,088  
Shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions                 10,876       187,727  
Shares redeemed     (322,034 )     (5,764,200 )     (150,650 )     (2,509,878 )
Net decrease     (246,074 )   $ (4,417,744 )     (47,853 )   $ (792,063 )
Class A                                
Shares sold     13,711     $ 249,767       15,717     $ 257,688  
Shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions                 1,733       29,790  
Shares redeemed     (7,442 )     (132,970 )     (44,697 )     (730,847 )
Net increase/(decrease)     6,269     $ 116,797       (27,247 )   $ (443,369 )
Class C                                
Shares sold                 2,163     $ 31,222  
Shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions                 441       6,479  
Shares redeemed     (13,799 )   $ (213,930 )     (14,720 )     (203,478 )
Net decrease     (13,799 )   $ (213,930 )     (12,116 )   $ (165,777 )
Class I                                
Shares sold     210,562     $ 3,813,435       3,104     $ 52,536  
Shares issued upon reinvestment of distributions                 3,020       51,942  
Shares redeemed     (5,786 )     (100,603 )     (16,119 )     (272,614 )
Net increase/(decrease)     204,776     $ 3,712,832       (9,995 )   $ (168,136 )

 

9. Indemnifications. The Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Fund has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed the Fund’s existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

10. Subsequent Events. Management has evaluated the impact on the Fund of all subsequent events occurring through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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Gabelli Funds and Your Personal Privacy

 

Who are we?

 

The Gabelli Funds are investment companies registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940. We are managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC, which is affiliated with GAMCO Investors, Inc. that is a publicly held company with subsidiaries and affiliates that provide investment advisory services for a variety of clients.

 

What kind of non-public information do we collect about you if you become a fund shareholder?

 

If you apply to open an account directly with us, you will be giving us some non-public information about yourself. The non-public information we collect about you is:

 

Information you give us on your application form. This could include your name, address, telephone number, social security number, bank account number, and other information.

 

Information about your transactions with us, any transactions with our affiliates, and transactions with the entities we hire to provide services to you. This would include information about the shares that you buy or redeem. If we hire someone else to provide services — like a transfer agent — we will also have information about the transactions that you conduct through them.

 

What information do we disclose and to whom do we disclose it?

 

We do not disclose any non-public personal information about our customers or former customers to anyone other than our affiliates, our service providers who need to know such information, and as otherwise permitted by law. If you want to find out what the law permits, you can read the privacy rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission. They are in volume 17 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 248. The Commission often posts information about its regulations on its website, www.sec.gov.

 

What do we do to protect your personal information?

 

We restrict access to non-public personal information about you to the people who need to know that information in order to provide services to you or the fund and to ensure that we are complying with the laws governing the securities business. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to keep your personal information.

 

 

 

 

 

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(b) An open-end management investment company registered on Form N-1A [17 CFR 239.15A and 17 CFR 274.11A] must file the information required by Item 13 of Form N-1A.

 

The Financial Highlights are attached herewith.

 

 

The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund 

Financial Highlights

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period:

 

            Income (Loss) from Investment
Operations
    Distributions                     Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Year Ended December 31     Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year     Net Investment Income (Loss)(a)     Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments     Total from Investment Operations     Net Investment Income     Net Realized Gain on Investments     Return of Capital     Total Distributions     Redemption Fees(a)(b)     Net Asset Value, End of Period     Total Return†     Net Assets, End of Period (in 000’s)     Net Investment Income (Loss)     Operating Expenses Before Reimbursement     Operating Expenses Net of Reimbursement(c)(d)   Portfolio Turnover Rate  
Class AAA                                                                                          
2024(e)     $ 17.26     $ 0.01     $ 0.84     $ 0.85     $     $     $     $     $     $ 18.11       4.92 %   $ 9,837       0.08 %(f)     2.71 %(c)(f)       2.01 %(f)   8 %
2023       16.27       0.03       1.20       1.23       (0.02 )     (0.22 )           (0.24 )     0.00       17.26       7.61       13,619       0.18       2.70 (c)       2.01     19  
2022       18.31       (0.03 )     (1.73 )     (1.76 )           (0.24 )     (0.04 )     (0.28 )     0.00       16.27       (9.60 )     13,619       (0.18 )     2.33 (c)       2.00     19  
2021       16.95       0.02       3.40       3.42       (0.01 )     (2.05 )           (2.06 )     0.00       18.31       20.18       15,600       0.10       2.17 (c)       2.00     26  
2020       16.60       0.01       0.83       0.84       (0.00 )(b)     (0.49 )           (0.49 )     0.00       16.95       5.09       13,527       0.06       2.49 (c)       2.01     19  
2019       13.71       0.06       3.56       3.62       (0.06 )     (0.67 )           (0.73 )     0.00       16.60       26.43       15,508       0.40       2.18 (c)       2.00     18  
Class A                                                                                                                          
2024(e)     $ 17.19     $ 0.01     $ 0.84     $ 0.85     $     $     $     $     $     $ 18.04       4.94 %   $ 2,208       0.09 %(f)     2.71 %(f)       2.01 %(f)   8 %
2023       16.21       0.03       1.20       1.23       (0.03 )     (0.22 )           (0.25 )     0.00       17.19       7.61       1,996       0.17       2.70         2.01     19  
2022       18.25       (0.03 )     (1.73 )     (1.76 )           (0.24 )     (0.04 )     (0.28 )     0.00       16.21       (9.64 )     2,324       (0.16 )     2.33         2.00     19  
2021       16.90       0.02       3.39       3.41       (0.01 )     (2.05 )           (2.06 )     0.00       18.25       20.18       2,575       0.08       2.17         2.00     26  
2020       16.55       0.01       0.83       0.84       (0.00 )(b)     (0.49 )           (0.49 )     0.00       16.90       5.11       2,067       0.05       2.49         2.01     19  
2019       13.67       0.06       3.56       3.62       (0.07 )     (0.67 )           (0.74 )     0.00       16.55       26.46       2,860       0.41       2.18         2.00     18  
Class C                                                                                                                          
2024(e)     $ 14.66     $ (0.05 )   $ 0.72     $ 0.67     $     $     $     $     $     $ 15.33       4.57 %   $ 318       (0.67 )%(f)     3.46 %(f)       2.76 %(f)   8 %
2023       13.91       (0.08 )     1.02       0.94             (0.19 )           (0.19 )     0.00       14.66       6.75       506       (0.59 )     3.45         2.76     19  
2022       15.77       (0.14 )     (1.48 )     (1.62 )           (0.20 )     (0.04 )     (0.24 )     0.00       13.91       (10.26 )     648       (0.94 )     3.08         2.75     19  
2021       14.94       (0.11 )     2.99       2.88             (2.05 )           (2.05 )     0.00       15.77       19.27       963       (0.66 )     2.92         2.75     26  
2020       14.79       (0.09 )     0.73       0.64             (0.49 )           (0.49 )     0.00       14.94       4.36       833       (0.67 )     3.24         2.76     19  
2019       12.32       (0.05 )     3.19       3.14             (0.67 )           (0.67 )     0.00       14.79       25.49       1,288       (0.33 )     2.93         2.75     18  
Class I                                                                                                                          
2024(e)     $ 17.21     $ 0.10     $ 0.84     $ 0.94     $     $     $     $     $     $ 18.15       5.46 %   $ 6,025       1.09 %(f)     2.46 %(f)       1.01 %(f)   8 %
2023       16.23       0.20       1.21       1.41       (0.21 )     (0.22 )           (0.43 )     0.00       17.21       8.70       2,189       1.18       2.45         1.01     19  
2022       18.38       0.13       (1.74 )     (1.61 )     (0.26 )     (0.24 )     (0.04 )     (0.54 )     0.00       16.23       (8.70 )     2,227       0.77       2.08         1.00     19  
2021       17.00       0.21       3.43       3.64       (0.21 )     (2.05 )           (2.26 )     0.00       18.38       21.40       4,615       1.08       1.92         1.00     26  
2020       16.63       0.16       0.86       1.02       (0.16 )     (0.49 )           (0.65 )     0.00       17.00       6.17       3,758       1.06       2.24         1.01     19  
2019       13.76       0.22       3.60       3.82       (0.28 )     (0.67 )           (0.95 )     0.00       16.63       27.77       3,937       1.41       1.93         1.00     18  

 

 

Total return represents aggregate total return of a hypothetical investment at the beginning of the year and sold at the end of the period including reinvestment of distributions and does not reflect the applicable sales charges. Total return for a period of less than one year is not annualized.
(a) Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares outstanding method.
(b) Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
(c) The Fund received credits from a designated broker who agreed to pay certain Fund operating expenses. For all periods presented, there was no impact on the expense ratios.
(d) The Fund incurred interest expense. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2020, if interest expense had not been incurred, the ratio of operating expenses to average net assets would have been 2.00% (Class AAA and Class A), 2.75% (Class C), and 1.00% (Class I). For all remaining years, there was no impact on the expense ratios.
(e) For the six months ended June 30, 2024, unaudited.
(f) Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

 

 

 

Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 9. Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 10. Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Unless the following information is disclosed as part of the financial statements included in Item 7, an open-end management investment company registered on Form N-1A [17 CFR 239.15A and 17 CFR 274.11A] must disclose the aggregate remuneration paid by the company during the period covered by the report to:

 

(1) All directors and all members of any advisory board for regular compensation;

 

Anthony J. Colavita   $ 3,000  
Vincent D. Enright   $ 3,500  
Mary E. Hauck   $ 2,500  
Werner J. Roeder   $ 3,000  

 

(2) Each director and each member of an advisory board for special compensation; $0

 

(3) All officers; $0 and

 

(4) Each person of whom any officer or director of the Fund is an affiliated person. $0

 

Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract.

 

At its meeting on February 12, 2024, the Board of Trustees (Board) of the Fund approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement with the Adviser for the Fund on the basis of the recommendation by the trustees who are not interested persons of the Fund (the Independent Board Members). The following paragraphs summarize the material information and factors considered by the Independent Board Members as well as their conclusions relative to such factors.

 

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Independent Board Members considered information regarding the portfolio managers, the depth of the analyst pool available to the Adviser and the portfolio managers, the scope of supervisory, administrative, shareholder, and other services supervised or provided by the Adviser and the absence of significant service problems reported to the Board. The Independent Board Members noted the experience, length of service, and reputation of the portfolio managers.

 

Investment Performance. The Independent Board Members reviewed the short, medium, and long term performance (as of December 31, 2023) of the Fund against a peer group of eight other comparable funds prepared by the Adviser (the Adviser Peer Group) and against a peer group prepared by Broadridge (the Broadridge Performance Peer Group) consisting of all retail and institutional multi-cap value funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Independent Board Members noted that the Fund’s performance was in the fourth quartile for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods, as measured against the Adviser Peer Group. Against the Broadridge Performance Peer Group, the Independent Board Members noted that the Fund’s performance was in the fourth quintile for the one- and five-year periods and in the fifth quintile for the three- and ten-year periods. The Independent Board discussed the Fund’s performance and the varying results as among different peer groups. As part of this discussion the Independent Board Members discussed the Adviser’s performance update earlier in the Meeting, which addressed the Fund’s comparative performance results and noted their view that the Adviser had adequately explained the reasons for the Fund’s performance results. The Independent Board Members noted the Adviser’s commitment to waive a portion of the Fund’s advisory fees as well as its focus on taking actions to continue to improve.

 

 

 

 

Profitability. The Independent Board Members reviewed summary data regarding the lack of profitability of the Fund to the Adviser both with an administrative overhead charge and without such a charge. The Independent Board Members also noted that a substantial portion of the Fund’s portfolio transactions were executed by an affiliated broker, that the affiliated broker received distribution fees and minor amounts of sales commissions and that the Adviser received a moderate amount of soft dollar benefits through the Fund’s portfolio brokerage.

 

Economies of Scale. The Independent Board Members discussed the major elements of the Adviser’s cost structure and the relationship of those elements to potential economies of scale. The Independent Board Members noted that the Fund needed significantly more assets before any potential economies of scale could be realized.

 

Sharing of Economies of Scale. The Independent Board Members noted that the investment advisory fee schedule for the Fund does not take into account any potential economies of scale that may develop or any historical losses or diminished profitability to the Adviser in prior years.

 

Service and Cost Comparisons. The Independent Board Members compared the expense ratios of the investment advisory fee, other expenses, and total expenses of the Fund to similar expense ratios of the Adviser Peer Group and a peer group comprised of fourteen other multi-cap value funds selected by Broadridge and noted that the advisory fee includes substantially all administrative services for the Fund as well as the investment advisory services of the Adviser. The Independent Board Members noted that the Fund’s expense ratios were above average within each peer group and that the Fund’s size was below average within the Adviser Peer Group and below the median within the peer group of funds selected by Broadridge. The Independent Board Members noted that the management fee structure was comparable to those in effect for most of the Gabelli funds. The Independent Board Members noted that an advisory fee waiver structure was in effect for the Fund. The Independent Board Members were presented with, but did not consider to be material to their decision, various information comparing the advisory fee to the fees for other types of accounts managed by affiliates of the Adviser.

 

Conclusions. The Independent Board Members concluded that the Fund enjoyed highly experienced portfolio management services, good ancillary services, and an acceptable overall performance record. The Independent Board Members also concluded that the Fund’s expense ratios and low profitability to the Adviser of managing the Fund were reasonable, particularly in light of the small size of the Fund and the Adviser’s commitment to waive advisory fees, and that economies of scale were not a significant factor in their thinking at this time. The Independent Board Members also noted that they would discuss with the Adviser their view on the need to grow the size of the Fund to keep it viable. The Independent Board Members did not view the potential profitability of ancillary services as material to their decision. On the basis of the foregoing and without assigning particular weight to any single conclusion, the Independent Board Members determined to recommend continuation of the Advisory Agreement to the full Board.

 

 

 

 

Based on a consideration of all these factors in their totality, the Board Members, including all of the Independent Board Members, determined that the Fund’s advisory fee was appropriate in light of the quality of services provided and in light of the other factors described above that the Board deemed relevant. Accordingly, the Board Members determined to approve the continuation of the Fund’s Advisory Agreement and the Fund’s Amended and Restated Contractual Fee Waiver and Expense Deferral Agreement. The Board Members based their decision on evaluations of all these factors as a whole and did not consider any one factor as all-important or controlling.

 

Item 12. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 13. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 14. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 15. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of trustees, where those changes were implemented after the registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K (17 CFR 229.407) (as required by Item 22(b)(15) of Schedule 14A (17 CFR 240.14a-101)), or this Item.

 

Item 16. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a) The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded, based on their evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, that the design and operation of such procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the registrant on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that information required to be disclosed by the registrant in the reports that it files or submits on Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

(b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d))) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 17. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 18. Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation.

 

Not Applicable.

 

Item 19. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1) Not applicable.

 

(a)(2) Not applicable.

 

(a)(3) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.

 

(a)(3)(1) There were no written solicitations to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Act sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the Registrant to 10 or more persons.

 

(a)(3)(2) There was no change in the Registrant’s independent public accountant during the period covered by the report.

 

(b) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act and Section 906 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

(Registrant) The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund  

 

By (Signature and Title)* /s/ John C. Ball  
  John C. Ball, Principal Executive Officer  

 

Date September 4, 2024  

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By (Signature and Title)* /s/ John C. Ball  
  John C. Ball, Principal Executive Officer  

 

Date September 4, 2024  

 

By (Signature and Title)* /s/ John C. Ball  
  John C. Ball, Principal Financial Officer and Treasurer  

 

Date September 4, 2024  

 

* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.