General American Investors Company Announces Action Taken by the Board of Directors
January 25 2024 - 4:25PM
Business Wire
The Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an
additional 1,000,000 outstanding shares of common stock when the
shares are trading at a discount from the underlying net asset
value by at least 8%. This continues a repurchase program which
began in March 1995. Through December 31, 2023, the Company has
repurchased 32.5 million shares of common stock for a cost of $1
billion at an average discount of 14.1%.
General American Investors was founded in 1927, has been
publicly traded since its inception and has been listed on the NYSE
since 1930. The objective of the Company is long-term capital
appreciation through investment in companies with above average
growth potential. The Company has total net assets of approximately
$1.2 billion applicable to its 23.7 million shares of common stock
outstanding as of December 31, 2023. The aggregate liquidation
value of the Company’s preferred stock is $190 million (NYSE symbol
– GAM Pr B).
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