UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 21, 2012
GAMCO INVESTORS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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New York
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1-14761
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13-4007862
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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One Corporate Center, Rye, NY
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code (914) 921-3700
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below):
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On May 21, 2012, GAMCO Investors, Inc. issued a press release announcing the commencement of a tender offer to purchase up to $50 million but not less than $20 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 0% Subordinated Debentures due 2015 at a price to be determined under a “Modified Dutch Auction” procedure. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press release dated May 21, 2012
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
GAMCO Investors, Inc.
By: /s/ Robert S. Zuccaro
Robert S. Zuccaro
Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press release dated May 21, 2012