Insider Filing by Christopher Jackson

This filing reports that Christopher Jackson, an officer of GDL FUND, has acquired securities. The filing, a Form 3, indicates that Jackson now owns securities in the company. The reporting owner's address is C/O GAMCO INVESTORS, INC., ONE CORPORATE CENTER, RYE, NY, 10580. The signature date was August 17, 2026, and the period of report was August 12, 2026. Jackson holds the title of Secretary within GDL FUND.