UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 3, 2010
THE GABELLI GLOBAL DEAL FUND
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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811-21969
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File Number)
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20-8195443
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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One Corporate Center, Rye, New York
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10580-1422
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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: (800) 422-3554
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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:
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Section 7 – Regulation FD
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On December 3, 2010, the Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Global Deal Fund (the "Fund") amended and restated in its entirety the bylaws of the Fund (the "Amended and Restated Bylaws"). The Amended and Restated Bylaws were deemed effective December 3, 2010 and are attached hereto as Exhibit 3(ii) and are incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit 3(ii)
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Amended and Restated Bylaws, dated December 3, 2010, of The Gabelli Global Deal Fund
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SIGNATURES
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 thereunto duly authorized.
Date: December 9, 2010
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THE GABELLI GLOBAL DEAL FUND
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By:
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/s/ Agnes Mullady
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Agnes Mullady
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Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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3(ii)
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Amended and Restated By-Laws, dated December 3, 2010
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