\nDistribution Month\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nRecord Date\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nPayable Date\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nDistribution Per Share\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\nApril\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nApril 14, 2023\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nApril 21, 2023\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n$0.05\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\nMay\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nMay 16, 2023\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nMay 23, 2023\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n$0.05\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\nJune\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nJune 15, 2023\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nJune 23, 2023\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n$0.05\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n
\nEach quarter, the Board of Trustees reviews the amount of any potential distribution from the income, realized capital gain, or capital available. The Board of Trustees will continue to monitor the Fund\u2019s distribution level, taking into consideration the Fund\u2019s net asset value and the financial market environment. If necessary, the Fund will pay an adjusting distribution in December which includes any additional income and net realized capital gains in excess of the monthly distributions for that year to satisfy the minimum distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code for regulated investment companies. The Fund\u2019s distribution policy is subject to modification by the Board of Trustees 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. The Gabelli Utility Trust has paid a distribution to shareholders every month since October 1999.\n<\/p>\n
The Fund\u2019s shares are currently trading at a premium to net asset value. The Board of Trustees believes that the premium at which the Fund shares trade relative to net asset value is not likely to be sustainable. Shareholders participating in the Fund\u2019s dividend reinvestment plan should note that at the current market price, the reinvestment of distributions occurs at a premium to net asset value.<\/b><\/p>\n
\nAll 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\u2019s 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 “net investment income”, which includes dividends received from the Fund and capital gains from the sale or other disposition of shares of the Fund.\n<\/p>\n
\nIf 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\u2019s earnings would be deemed a return of capital. Since this would be considered a return of a portion of a shareholder\u2019s original investment, it is generally not taxable and would be treated as a reduction in the shareholder\u2019s cost basis.\n<\/p>\n
\nLong-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 2023 would include approximately 4% from net investment income, 2% from net capital gains and 94% would be deemed a return of capital 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<\/a>). The final determination of the sources of all distributions in 2023 will be made after year end and can vary from the quarterly estimates. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund\u2019s 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 2023 distributions in early 2024 via Form 1099-DIV.\n<\/p>\n Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund before investing<\/i>. For more information regarding the Fund\u2019s distribution policy and other information about the Fund, call:<\/i><\/p>\n David Schachter About The Gabelli Utility Trust<\/b><\/p>\n \nThe Gabelli Utility Trust is a diversified, closed-end management investment company with $336 million in total net assets whose primary investment objective is to seek long-term growth of capital and income by investing primarily in utility companies involved in the generation and distribution of electricity, gas, and water. The Fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC, a subsidiary of GAMCO Investors, Inc. (OTCQX: GAMI).\n<\/p>\n \nNYSE \u2013 GUT View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span>https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20230217005208\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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