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Gabelli Merger Plus+ Trust Plc announced a change of its company name to Gabelli Merchant Partners Plc, effective 2 April 2025 following the issuance of a certificate by Companies House. Trading in the Company's shares under the new name on the London Stock Exchange's SFS market will commence from 8:00 a.m. on 7 April 2025, with its ticker, ISIN, and SEDOL numbers remaining unchanged.
| Date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Time | 07:00:10 |
| Category | Corporate updates |
| ID | 8135D |
Gabelli Merchant Partners Plc
4 April 2025
Gabelli Merchant Partners Plc
(formerly Gabelli Merger Plus+ Trust Plc)
(the "Company")
Announces Change of Company Name
The Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") is pleased to announce that the Company has changed its name from Gabelli Merger Plus+ Trust Plc to Gabelli Merchant Partners Plc. Companies House issued the Company with a change of name certificate on 2 April 2025 and the change of name to Gabelli Merchant Partners Plc became effective upon such receipt.
"The updated name reflects the evolution of the arbitrage landscape in the context of the Company's investment approach, utilizing the Gabelli Private Market Value with a Catalyst methodology to pursue event arbitrage opportunities to grow value for shareholders. This landscape includes minority investments but is not limited to controlling stakes in operating businesses, an area expected to evolve as the global marketplace adjusts to structural changes in the United States trade policies." said Marc Gabelli, Co-Chairman.
The Company confirms that the London Stock Exchange has been notified of the change and trading in the Company's shares under the new company name will take effect on the SFS market of the London Stock Exchange from 8.00 a.m. on 7 April 2025. The Company's ticker, ISIN and SEDOL numbers will remain unchanged. Gabelli Merchant Partners Plc shares will continue to be traded on SFS.
Enquiries:
Gabelli Asset Management UK Ltd.
Email: [email protected]
LEI: 5493006X09N8HK0V1U37