RYE, N.Y., Aug.  12, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust (NYSE:GGZ) (the &#34;Fund&#34;) declared a $0.21 per share cash distribution payable on September

Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust Declares Third Quarter Distribution of $0.21 Per Share

GGZ Declares $0.21 Distribution; Near-Term Ex-Dividend Considerations for Investors

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    <p>RYE, N.Y., Aug.  12, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust (NYSE:GGZ) (the &amp;#34;Fund&amp;#34;) declared a $0.21 per share cash distribution payable on September</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>GGZ announced a $0.21 per share cash distribution payable Sept. 23, 2026, with a record date of Sept. 16. The quarterly payout may be supplemented by a December adjusting distribution if earnings and net gains exceed the payout. About 19% of distributions are expected from net investment income and 81% from net capital gains, shaping after-tax yield and investor decisions in taxable accounts.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>GGZ declares $0.21 per share cash distribution for Sept 23, 2026.</li><li>Board may pay an adjusting December distribution if earnings/gains exceed quarterly payouts.</li><li>Estimated 2026 distribution mix: 19% net investment income, 81% net capital gains.</li><li>Fund size about $169 million; at least 80% in small/mid-cap equities.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust (GGZ)</strong>: Declares a quarterly cash distribution; ex-dividend timing is a near-term price catalyst.</li><li><strong>GAMCO Investors, Inc. (GAMI)</strong>: Fund manager; distribution policy changes do not imply direct earnings impact but affect capital allocation.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Corporate Developments</h3>
    <p>Category: Corporate Developments. The article reports a standard distribution declaration by a closed-end fund, which primarily affects income investors and short-term price dynamics around ex-dividend dates.</p>
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    <ul><li>Ex-dividend date Sept 16, 2026; payout Sept 23; price may move by the distribution amount.</li><li>Distributions projected with 19% net investment income and 81% net capital gains mix.</li><li>Fund size around $169 million; allocation to small/mid-cap equities remains the core exposure.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>$0.21 per share cash distribution declared for GGZ.</li><li>Payable Sept 23, 2026; record date Sept 16, 2026.</li><li>Total net assets: about $169 million.</li><li>Distribution components: ~19% net investment income; ~81% net capital gains.</li><li>Investment mandate: at least 80% in small/mid-cap equity; managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC (subsidiary of GAMCO).</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Neutral near-term; focus on income yield, with price drift around ex-dividend date.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p align="justify">RYE, N.Y., Aug.  12, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GGZ">GGZ</a>) (the "Fund") declared a $0.21 per share cash distribution payable on September 23, 2026 to common shareholders of record on September 16, 2026.</p>  <p align="justify">The Fund intends to pay a quarterly distribution of an amount determined each quarter by the Board of Trustees. In addition to the quarterly distributions, and in accordance with the minimum distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code for regulated investment companies, the Fund may pay an adjusting distribution in December which includes any additional income and net realized capital gains in excess of the quarterly distributions for that year.</p>  <p align="justify">Each quarter, the Board of Directors reviews the amount of any potential distribution from the income, realized capital gain, or capital available. The Board of Directors will continue to monitor the Fund’s distribution level, taking into consideration the Fund’s net asset value and the current financial market environment. The Fund’s distribution policy is subject to modification by the Board of Directors at any time, and there can be no guarantee that the policy will continue. The distribution rate should not be considered the dividend yield or total return on an investment in the Fund.</p>  <p align="justify">All or part of the distribution may be treated as long-term capital gain or qualified dividend income (or a combination of both) for individuals, each subject to the maximum federal income tax rate for long term capital gains, which is currently 20% in taxable accounts for individuals (or less depending on an individual’s tax bracket). In addition, certain U.S. shareholders who are individuals, estates or trusts and whose income exceeds certain thresholds will be required to pay a 3.8% Medicare surcharge on their &#34;net investment income&#34;, which includes dividends received from the Fund and capital gains from the sale or other disposition of shares of the Fund.</p>  <p align="justify">If the Fund does not generate sufficient earnings (dividends and interest income, less expenses, and realized net capital gain) equal to or in excess of the aggregate distributions paid by the Fund in a given year, then the amount distributed in excess of the Fund’s earnings would be deemed a return of capital. Since this would be considered a return of a portion of a shareholder’s original investment, it is generally not taxable and would be treated as a reduction in the shareholder’s cost basis.</p>  <p align="justify">Long-term capital gains, qualified dividend income, investment company taxable income, and return of capital, if any, will be allocated on a pro-rata basis to all distributions to common shareholders for the year. Based on the accounting records of the Fund currently available, each of the distributions paid to common shareholders in 2026 would include approximately 19% from net investment income and 81% from net capital gains on a book basis. This does not represent information for tax reporting purposes. The estimated components of each distribution are updated and provided to shareholders of record in a notice accompanying the distribution and are available on our website (www.gabelli.com). The final determination of the sources of all distributions in 2026 will be made after year end and can vary from the quarterly estimates. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of the current distribution. All individual shareholders with taxable accounts will receive written notification regarding the components and tax treatment for all 2026 distributions in early 2027 via Form 1099-DIV.</p>  <p align="justify"><em>Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund before investing. For more information regarding the Fund’s distribution policy and other information about the Fund, call:</em></p>  <p align="justify"><em>Bethany Uhlein</em><br></br><em>(914) 921-5546</em></p>  <p align="justify"><strong>About The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust</strong><br></br>The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust is a diversified, closed-end management investment company with $169 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. (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GAMI">GAMI</a>).</p>  <p align="justify">NYSE – GGZ<br></br>CUSIP – 36249W104</p>  <p align="justify">THE GABELLI GLOBAL SMALL AND MID CAP VALUE TRUST<br></br>Investor Relations Contact:<br></br>Bethany Uhlein<br></br>(914) 921-5546<br></br>buhlein@gabelli.com</p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTgwODc5NCM3NzczMDIwIzIyNTkwNjA="></img> <br></br><img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/MzUyNThlODYtZThlMS00ODI1LTliNzQtY2NhNzc4YTk1NzYwLTEyNzA2MTAtMjAyNi0wOC0xMi1lbg==/tiny/The-Gabelli-Global-Small-and-M.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></img><p><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/addc80ae-5b14-4b3f-b3b8-fdb300b39481"><img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/addc80ae-5b14-4b3f-b3b8-fdb300b39481/small/gabelli-funds-hor-positive-rgb-png.png" border="0" width="150" height="40" alt="Primary Logo"></img></a></p>

GGZ announced a $0.21 per share cash distribution payable Sept. 23, 2026, with a record date of Sept. 16. The quarterly payout may be supplemented by a December adjusting distribution if earnings and net gains exceed the payout. About 19% of distributions are expected from net investment income and 81% from net capital gains, shaping after-tax yield and investor decisions in taxable accounts.

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Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust Declares Third Quarter Distribution of $0.21 Per Share

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