Gabelli Utility Trust Continues Monthly Distributions, Declares Distributions of $0.05 Per Share

RYE, N.Y., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Utility Trust (NYSE:GUT) (the “Fund”) approved the continuation of its policy of paying fixed monthly cash distributions. The Board of Trustees declared cash distributions of $0.05 per share for each of April, May, and June 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • Feb 11, 2026

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