GABELLI GLOBAL UTILITY & INCOME TRUST 8-K

What Happened
Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (GLU) filed an 8‑K on May 7, 2026 reporting that Mario J. Gabelli was hospitalized for observation and testing after a medical incident on March 19, 2026; he was admitted on March 23, 2026 and is improving, but his return date is unknown. On March 22, 2026 GAMCO (the parent of the Fund’s adviser) implemented a preexisting succession plan and named Christopher J. Marangi President of GAMCO. Day‑to‑day operations will be led by co‑CEO Douglas R. Jamieson and Christopher J. Marangi.

Key Details

• Filing: Form 8‑K filed May 7, 2026 by Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (GLU).
• Medical timeline: medical incident on March 19, 2026; hospital admission for observation/testing on March 23, 2026; condition improving, return date undetermined.
• Management changes: GAMCO activated its succession plan on March 22, 2026; Christopher J. Marangi named President of GAMCO; Douglas R. Jamieson and Marangi to run day‑to‑day operations.
• Portfolio management: Gabelli Value team Co‑Chief Investment Officers Kevin V. Dreyer and Christopher J. Marangi are leading the Fund’s portfolio management during Mr. Gabelli’s absence.

Why It Matters
This notice informs investors about leadership continuity and who is overseeing portfolio decisions while the Fund’s founder is unavailable. The filing confirms an organized succession plan is in effect and names specific executives managing the adviser and the Fund’s portfolio, which helps maintain operational stability. There are no financial results or changes to investment strategy disclosed in the filing.