Core Points - Bancroft Fund Ltd. declared a cash distribution of $0.32 per share, payable on September 23, 2025, to shareholders of record on September 16, 2025 [1] - The Fund aims to pay the greater of either an annual distribution of 5% of its trailing 12-month average month-end market price or an amount that meets the minimum distribution requirement of the Internal Revenue Code [2] Distribution Policy - The Board of Trustees reviews potential distributions quarterly, considering the Fund's net asset value and market conditions, with possible adjusting distributions in December [3] - The distribution policy is subject to modification or termination by the Board, and there is no guarantee of its continuation [3] Tax Implications - Distributions may be treated as long-term capital gains or qualified dividend income, subject to a maximum federal income tax rate of 20% for individuals [4] - Certain U.S. shareholders may incur a 3.8% Medicare surcharge on net investment income, which includes dividends and capital gains from the Fund [4] Earnings and Return of Capital - If the Fund's earnings do not cover the total distributions in a year, the excess amount will be deemed a return of capital, generally not taxable and reducing the shareholder's cost basis [5] - For 2025, distributions to common shareholders are estimated to consist of approximately 39% from net investment income, 25% from net capital gains, and 36% as a return of capital [6] Company Overview - Bancroft Fund Ltd. is a diversified, closed-end management investment company with total net assets of $164 million, primarily investing in convertible securities [7] - The Fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC, a subsidiary of GAMCO Investors, Inc. [7]