SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

[X]QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 2010
or

[ ]TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ___ to ___

Commission File No. 1-106

GAMCO INVESTORS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
    
New York  13-4007862
(State of other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)  (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
      
One Corporate Center, Rye, NY  10580-1422
(Address of principle executive offices)  (Zip Code)
    
(914) 921-5100
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YesxNoo
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yeso    Noo
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.�� See the definitions of “large accelerated filer", "accelerated filer", and "smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
Large accelerated filer ¨
 
Accelerated filer x
 
    
Non-accelerated filer o
 
Smaller reporting company o
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
YesoNox
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant’s classes of Common Stock, as of the latest practical date.
Class Outstanding at April 30,July 31, 2010 
Class A Common Stock, .001 par value 7,102,0976,982,351 
Class B Common Stock, .001 par value 20,292,91720,292,263 
 
 
 

 
 
INDEX
 
GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
  
PART I.FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
  
  
Item 1.Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income:
 -    Three months ended March 31,June 30, 2010 and 2009
  
-    Six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
  
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition:
 -    March 31,June 30, 2010
 -    December 31, 2009
 -    March 31,June 30, 2009
  
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity and Comprehensive Income:
 -    ThreeSix months ended March 31,June 30, 2010 and 2009
  
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
 -    ThreeSix months ended March 31,June 30, 2010 and 2009
  
 Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
  
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk (Included in Item 2)
  
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
  
PART II.OTHER INFORMATION 
  
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
  
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
  
Item 6.Exhibits
  
SIGNATURES 
  
 
 
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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESGAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOMECONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME 
UNAUDITEDUNAUDITED UNAUDITED 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) 
                  
                  
 Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
 March 31,  June 30,  June 30, 
 2010  2009  2010  2009  2010  2009 
Revenues                  
Investment advisory and incentive fees $49,342  $35,199  $50,271  $35,989  $99,613  $71,188 
Institutional research services  3,424   3,650   4,524   3,949   7,948   7,599 
Distribution fees and other income  7,232   4,510   7,704   5,233   14,936   9,743 
Total revenues  59,998   43,359   62,499   45,171   122,497   88,530 
Expenses                        
Compensation  26,213   20,785   25,871   19,681   52,084   40,466 
Management fee  2,448   1,349   1,380   2,304   3,828   3,653 
Distribution costs  7,031   5,422   7,099   5,583   14,130   11,005 
Other operating expenses  4,936   4,301   5,569   4,942   10,505   9,243 
Total expenses  40,628   31,857   39,919   32,510   80,547   64,367 
                        
Operating income  19,370   11,502   22,580   12,661   41,950   24,163 
Other income (expense)                        
Net gain from investments  5,232   2,592 
Net gain/(loss) from investments  (7,797)  10,730   (2,565)  13,322 
Interest and dividend income  815   1,278   1,089   801   1,904   2,079 
Interest expense  (3,292)  (3,234)  (3,406)  (3,435)  (6,698)  (6,669)
Total other income, net  2,755   636 
Total other income (expense), net  (10,114)  8,096   (7,359)  8,732 
Income before income taxes  22,125   12,138   12,466   20,757   34,591   32,895 
Income tax provision  8,294   3,988   4,401   7,133   12,695   11,121 
Net income  13,831   8,150   8,065   13,624   21,896   21,774 
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests  105   (62)
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests  16   308   121   246 
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders $13,726  $8,212  $8,049  $13,316  $21,775  $21,528 
                        
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders                        
per share:                        
Basic $0.50  $0.30  $0.30  $0.49  $0.80  $0.79 
                        
Diluted $0.50  $0.30  $0.30  $0.48  $0.80  $0.78 
                        
Weighted average shares outstanding:                        
Basic  27,184   27,379   26,979   27,384   27,081   27,381 
                        
Diluted  28,148   27,386   27,219   27,508   27,306   27,446 
                        
Dividends declared: $0.03  $0.03  $0.03  $0.03  $0.06  $0.06 
                        
See accompanying notes.                        
 
 
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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESGAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 
UNAUDITEDUNAUDITED UNAUDITED 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) 
                  
 March 31,  December 31,  March 31,  June 30,  December 31,  June 30, 
 2010  2009  2009  2010  2009  2009 
ASSETS                  
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash of $62,265,         
$62,258 and $22,199, respectively $411,365  $400,528  $415,854 
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash of $62,287,         
$62,258 and $42,215, respectively $321,029  $400,528  $452,545 
Investments in securities, including restricted securities of $0,                        
$0 and $39,968, respectively  177,001   157,403   165,614 
$0 and $19,998, respectively  213,079   157,403   162,128 
Investments in partnerships  70,744   62,655   56,244   74,107   62,655   59,996 
Receivable from brokers  25,368   30,072   12,911   54,548   30,072   15,226 
Investment advisory fees receivable  18,858   35,685   12,044   16,844   35,685   12,791 
Income tax receivable and deferred tax assets  -   -   23,913   3,436   -   9,303 
Other assets  21,289   21,466   18,695   20,445   21,466   18,035 
Total assets $724,625  $707,809  $705,275  $703,488  $707,809  $730,024 
                        
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY                        
Payable to brokers $4,394  $395  $2,149  $3,351  $395  $4,914 
Income taxes payable and deferred tax liabilities  7,548   8,523   -   -   8,523   - 
Capital lease obligation  5,239   5,265   5,313   5,219   5,265   5,296 
Compensation payable  21,335   13,302   15,129   18,613   13,302   13,539 
Securities sold, not yet purchased  9,063   9,569   3,570   13,652   9,569   7,037 
Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests  1,636   1,622   1,388   1,632   1,622   1,518 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities  23,333   25,157   21,034   28,146   25,157   22,698 
Sub-total  72,548   63,833   48,583   70,613   63,833   55,002 
                        
5.5% Senior notes (due May 15, 2013)  99,000   99,000   99,000   99,000   99,000   99,000 
6% Convertible note (due August 14, 2011)  39,873   39,851   39,787   19,948   39,851   39,808 
6.5% Convertible note (due October 2, 2018)  60,000   60,000   60,000   60,000   60,000   60,000 
Total liabilities  271,421   262,684   247,370   249,561   262,684   253,810 
            
Redeemable noncontrolling interests  1,464   1,464   3,168   7,773   1,464   1,326 
Commitments and contingencies (Note J)                        
Equity                        
GAMCO Investors, Inc. stockholders' equity                        
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000                        
shares authorized; 13,119,776, 13,120,276 and 13,033,062            
issued, respectively; 7,131,297, 7,311,997 and 7,381,283            
shares authorized; 13,203,330, 13,120,276 and 13,101,808            
issued, respectively; 6,984,351, 7,311,997 and 7,446,529            
outstanding, respectively  13   13   13   13   13   13 
Class B Common Stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000                        
shares authorized; 24,000,000 shares issued;                        
20,292,917, 20,292,917 and 20,370,931 shares            
20,292,263, 20,292,917 and 20,301,435 shares            
outstanding, respectively  20   20   20   20   20   20 
Additional paid-in capital  252,987   251,591   247,128   254,444   251,591   248,606 
Retained earnings  423,374   410,473   420,841   430,605   410,473   433,324 
Accumulated comprehensive income  20,871   19,088   17,121   15,960   19,088   23,844 
Treasury stock, at cost (5,988,479, 5,808,279 and 5,651,779            
Treasury stock, at cost (6,218,979, 5,808,279 and 5,655,279            
shares, respectively)  (249,604)  (241,567)  (234,537)  (258,956)  (241,567)  (234,706)
Total GAMCO Investors, Inc. stockholders' equity  447,661   439,618   450,586   442,086   439,618   471,101 
Noncontrolling interests  4,079   4,043   4,151   4,068   4,043   3,787 
Total equity  451,740   443,661   454,737   446,154   443,661   474,888 
                        
Total liabilities and equity $724,625  $707,809  $705,275  $703,488  $707,809  $730,024 
                        
See accompanying notes.                        
 
 
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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESGAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOMECONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
UNAUDITEDUNAUDITED UNAUDITED 
(In thousands)(In thousands) (In thousands) 
                                      ��               
For the three months ended March 31, 2010 
For the six months ended June 30, 2010For the six months ended June 30, 2010 
    GAMCO Investors, Inc. shareholders           GAMCO Investors, Inc. shareholders       
       Additional     Accumulated        Redeemable           Additional     Accumulated        Redeemable    
 Noncontrolling  Common  Paid-in  Retained  Comprehensive  Treasury     Noncontrolling  Comprehensive   Noncontrolling  Common  Paid-in  Retained  Comprehensive  Treasury     Noncontrolling  Comprehensive 
 Interests  Stock  Capital  Earnings  Income  Stock  Total  Interests  Income  Interests  Stock  Capital  Earnings  Income  Stock  Total  Interests  Income 
Balance at December 31, 2009 $4,043  $33  $251,591  $410,473  $19,088  $(241,567) $443,661  $1,464  $  $4,043  $33  $251,591  $410,473  $19,088  $(241,567) $443,661  $1,464  $- 
Redemption of noncontrolling                                   
interests  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (475)  - 
Contributions of noncontrolling                                     
interests   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    406    - 
Redemptions of                                     
noncontrolling interests    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (475   - 
Contributions of                                    
noncontrolling interests  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   6,688   - 
Net income  36   -   -   13,726   -   -   13,762   69   13,831   25   -   -   21,775   -   -   21,800   96   21,896 
Net unrealized gains on                                    
Net unrealized losses on                                    
securities available for sale,                                                                        
net of income tax ($1,067)  -   -   -   -   1,816   -   1,816   -    1,816 
net of income tax benefit ($1,821)  -   -   -   -   (3,101)  -   (3,101)  -   (3,101)
Foreign currency translation  -   -   -   -   (33)  -   (33)  -    (33  -   -   -   -   (27)  -   (27)  -   (27)
Dividends declared ($0.03 per                                    
Dividends declared ($0.06 per                                    
share)  -   -   -   (825)  -   -   (825)  -    -   -   -   -   (1,643)  -   -   (1,643)  -   - 
Stock based compensation                                                                        
expense  -   -   1,383   -   -   -   1,383   -    -   -   -   2,805   -   -   -   2,805   -   - 
Exercise of stock options                                                                        
including tax benefit  -   -   13   -   -   -   13   -    -   -   -   48   -   -   -   48   -   - 
Purchase of treasury stock  -   -   -   -   -   (8,037)  (8,037)  -    -   -   -   -   -   -   (17,389)  (17,389)  -   - 
Balance at March 31, 2010 $4,079  $33  $252,987  $423,374  $20,871  $(249,604) $451,740  $1,464   $15,614  
Balance at June 30, 2010 $4,068  $33  $254,444  $430,605  $15,960  $(258,956) $446,154  $7,773  $18,768 
                                                                        
See accompanying notes.See accompanying notes.                                 See accompanying notes.                                 
 
 
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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESGAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOMECONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
UNAUDITEDUNAUDITED UNAUDITED 
(In thousands)(In thousands) (In thousands) 
                                                      
For the three months ended March 31, 2009 
For the six months ended June 30, 2009For the six months ended June 30, 2009 
    GAMCO Investors, Inc. shareholders           GAMCO Investors, Inc. shareholders       
       Additional     Accumulated        Redeemable           Additional     Accumulated        Redeemable    
 Noncontrolling  Common  Paid-in  Retained  Comprehensive  Treasury     Noncontrolling  Comprehensive   Noncontrolling  Common  Paid-in  Retained  Comprehensive  Treasury     Noncontrolling  Comprehensive 
 Interests  Stock  Capital  Earnings  Income  Stock  Total  Interests  Income  Interests  Stock  Capital  Earnings  Income  Stock  Total  Interests  Income 
Balance at December 31, 2008 $4,788  $33  $245,973  $413,761  $14,923  $(234,537) $444,941  $4,201  -  $4,788  $33  $245,973  $413,761  $14,923  $(234,537) $444,941  $4,201  $- 
Purchase of subsidiary shares                                   Purchase of subsidiary shares                                 
from noncontrolling interest  (172)  -   -   -   -   -   (172)  -   -   (747)  -   -   -   -   -   (747)  -   - 
Redemption of noncontrolling                                    
interests   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (1,024   
Redemptions of                                     
noncontrolling interests    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (2,963   - 
Spin-off of subsidiary shares                                                                       
to noncontrolling interests  (412)  -   -   -   -   -   (412)  -   -   (412)  -   -   -   -   -   (412)  -   - 
Net income  (53)  -   -   8,212   -   -   8,159   (9)  8,150   158   -   -   21,528   -   -   21,686   88   21,774 
Net unrealized gains on                                                                        
securities available for sale,                                                                        
net of income tax ($1,256)  -   -   -   -   2,205   -   2,205   -    2,205 
net of income tax ($5,135)  -   -   -   -   8,861   -   8,861   -   8,861 
Foreign currency translation  -   -   -   -   (7)  -   (7)  -    (7  -   -   -   -   60   -   60   -   60 
Dividends declared ($0.03 per                                    
Dividends declared ($0.06 perDividends declared ($0.06 per                                 
share)  -   -   -   (1,132)  -   -   (1,132)  -    -   -   -   -   (1,965)  -   -   (1,965)  -   - 
Income tax effect of transaction                                    Income tax effect of transaction                                 
with shareholders  -   -   (243)  -   -   -   (243)  -    -   -   -   (243)  -   -   -   (243)  -   - 
Stock based compensation                                                                        
expense  -   -   1,271   -   -   -   1,271   -    -   -   -   2,538   -   -   -   2,538   -   - 
Exercise of stock options                                                                        
including tax benefit  -   -   127   -   -   -   127   -    -   -   -   338   -   -   -   338   -   - 
Balance at March 31, 2009 $4,151  $33  $247,128  $420,841  $17,121  $(234,537) $454,737  $3,168   $10,348 
Purchase of treasury stock  -   -   -   -   -   (169)  (169)  -   - 
Balance at June 30, 2009 $3,787  $33  $248,606  $433,324  $23,844  $(234,706) $474,888  $1,326  $30,695 
                                                                        
See accompanying notes.See accompanying notes.                                 See accompanying notes.                                 
 
 
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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
UNAUDITED 
(In thousands) 
       
  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2010  2009 
Operating activities      
Net income $13,831  $8,150 
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
  Equity in net (gains) losses from partnerships and affiliates  (2,352)  (918)
  Depreciation and amortization  171   165 
  Stock based compensation expense  1,383   1,271 
  Deferred income taxes  277   (947)
  Tax benefit from exercise of stock options  5   34 
  Foreign currency translation gain/(loss)  (33)  (7)
  Fair value of donated securities  77   121 
  (Gains) losses on sales of available for sale securities  -   (794)
  Amortization of discount on debt  22   21 
(Increase) decrease in assets:        
  Investments in trading securities  (17,980)  70,527 
  Investments in partnerships:         
    Contributions to partnerships  (11,129)  (807)
    Distributions from partnerships  5,391   6,189 
  Receivable from brokers  4,704   3,549 
  Income tax receivable and deferred tax assets  -   (281)
  Investment advisory fees receivable  16,827   (109)
  Other assets  (6  776 
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:        
  Payable to brokers  3,999   292 
  Income taxes payable and deferred tax liabilities  (2,320)  - 
  Compensation payable  8,035   (1,099)
  Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests  14   (8)
  Accrued expenses and other liabilities  (1,791)  (2,498)
Total adjustments  5,294   75,477 
Net cash provided by operating activities  19,125   83,627 


GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
UNAUDITED 
(In thousands) 
       
  Six Months Ended 
  June 30, 
  2010  2009 
Operating activities      
Net income $21,896  $21,774 
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
  Equity in net gains from partnerships and affiliates  (1,037)  (5,678)
  Depreciation and amortization  343   327 
  Stock based compensation expense  2,805   2,538 
  Deferred income taxes  2,934   1,674 
  Tax benefit from exercise of stock options  8   113 
  Foreign currency translation gain/(loss)  (27)  60 
  Fair value of donated securities  (608)  370 
  Gains on sales of available for sale securities  (13)  (1,965)
  Amortization of discount on debt  297   42 
(Increase) decrease in assets:        
  Investments in trading securities  (59,206)  84,896 
  Investments in partnerships:        
    Contributions to partnerships  (15,807)  (932)
    Distributions from partnerships  5,392   7,321 
  Receivable from brokers  (24,476)  1,234 
  Investment advisory fees receivable  18,841   (855)
  Income tax receivable and deferred tax assets  -   7,824 
  Other assets  667   1,294 
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:        
  Payable to brokers  2,956   3,057 
  Income taxes payable and deferred tax liabilities  (13,073)  - 
  Compensation payable  5,313   (1,058)
  Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests  10   122 
  Accrued expenses and other liabilities  2,972   (999)
Total adjustments  (71,709)  99,385 
Net cash provided by operating activities  (49,813)  121,159 
 
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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESGAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
UNAUDITED (continued)UNAUDITED (continued) UNAUDITED (continued) 
(In thousands)(In thousands) (In thousands) 
            
 Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
 March 31,  June 30, 
 2010  2009  2010  2009 
Investing activities            
Purchases of available for sale securities $(4) $(5,419) $(9) $(6,174)
Proceeds from sales of available for sale securities  686   2,175   3,320   5,340 
Increase in restricted cash  (7)  (15,043)  (29)  (35,059)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  675   (18,287)  3,282   (35,893)
                
Financing activities                
Contributions related to consolidated investment partnerships and offshore funds  (69)  (1,023)  -   (2,963)
Repayment of 6% Convertible note due August 14, 2011  (20,200)  - 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  8   93   40   225 
Dividends paid  (825)  (1,742)  (1,643)  (2,574)
Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interests  -   (172)
Contributions (Redemptions) of noncontrolling interests  6,213   (747)
Purchase of treasury stock  (8,037)  -   (17,389)  (169)
Net cash used in financing activities  (8,923)  (2,844)  (32,979)  (6,228)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents  10,877   62,496 
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents  (48)  (15)  (18)  118 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents  (79,528)  79,156 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  338,270   331,174   338,270   331,174 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $349,099  $393,655  $258,742  $410,330 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:                
Cash paid for interest $3,447  $3,413  $6,800  $6,460 
Cash paid for taxes 9,969  $5,743  $22,441  $12,664 
Non-cash acivity:                
- On March 20, 2009, GAMCO Investors, Inc. distributed its shares of Teton Advisors, Inc. ($300) to its shareholders 
which resulted in the deconsolidation of Teton, and decreases of approximately $911 of cash and cash equivalents, 
$199 of net liabilities and $412 of noncontrolling interests.        
- On March 20, 2009, GAMCO Investors, Inc. distributed its shares of Teton Advisors, Inc. ($300) to its shareholders which resulted in the deconsolidation of Teton, and decreases of
- On March 20, 2009, GAMCO Investors, Inc. distributed its shares of Teton Advisors, Inc. ($300) to its shareholders which resulted in the deconsolidation of Teton, and decreases of
 
approximately $911 of cash and cash equivalents, $199 of net liabilities and $412 of noncontrolling interests.
approximately $911 of cash and cash equivalents, $199 of net liabilities and $412 of noncontrolling interests.
 
                
See accompanying notes.             ��  
 
 
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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31,June 30, 2010
(Unaudited)
A.  Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation
 
Unless we have indicated otherwise, or the context otherwise requires, references in this report to “GAMCO Investors, Inc.,” “GAMCO,” “the Company,” “GBL,” “we,” “us” and “our” or similar terms are to GAMCO Investors, Inc., its predecessors and its subsidiaries.
 
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of GAMCO included herein have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows of GAMCO for the interim periods presented and are not necessarily indicative of a full year’s r esults.
 
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of GAMCO and its subsidiaries.  Intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated.
 
These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 from which the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements were derived.

On March 20, 2009, the Company completed its spin-off of its ownership of Teton Advisors, Inc. (“Teton”) to its shareholders.  The condensed consolidated financial statements include the results of Teton up to March 20, 2009.
 
Certain items previously reported have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s condensed consolidated financial statement presentation.
 
Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
 
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Recent Accounting Developments
 
In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance to improve the relevance, representational faithfulness, and comparability of the information that a reporting entity provides in its financial statements about a transfer of financial assets; the effects of a transfer on its financial position, financial performance, and cash flows; and a transferor’s continuing involvement, if any, in transferred financial assets.  This guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2009 and shall be applied prospectively.  Early adoption is prohibited.  The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2010 with no impact to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

In June 2009, the FASB issued amended guidance on the accounting for variable interest entities (“VIEs”).  The amendments will significantly affect the overall consolidation analysis, changing the approach taken by companies in identifying which entities are VIEs and in determining which party is the primary beneficiary.  The guidance requires continuous assessment of the reporting entity’s involvement with such VIEs.  The revised guidance also enhances the disclosure requirements for a reporting entity’s involvement with VIEs, irrespective of whether they qualify for deferral, as discussed below.  The guidance is effective as of the beginning of the first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2009 and early adoption is prohibited.  In February 2010, th e FASB issued further guidance which provided a limited scope deferral for a reporting entity’s interest in an entity that meets all of the following conditions: (a) the entity has all the attributes of an investment company as defined under AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide, Investment Companies, or does not have all the attributes of an investment company but is an entity for which it is acceptable based on industry practice to apply measurement principles that are consistent with the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide, Investment Companies, (b) the reporting entity does not have explicit or implicit obligations to fund any losses of the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity, and (c) the entity is not a securitization entity, asset-backed financing entity or an entity that was formerly considered a qualifying special-purpose entity.  The reporting entity is required to perform a consolidation analysis for entities that qualify for the deferral in accordance with previously issued guidance on VIEs.  The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2010 and has evaluated the deferral guidelines and determined that all significant entities that the Company is involved with that this guidance would potentially have impacted, qualify for the deferral, and therefore the guidance issued did not have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.

In January 2010, the FASB issued guidance to improve disclosures about fair value measurements.  The guidance affects all entities that are required to make disclosures about recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements.  The guidance requires new disclosures regarding transfers in and out of Level 1 and 2 fair value measurements and activity related to Level 3 fair value measurements.  In addition, the guidance clarifies existing fair value disclosure requirements related to the level of disaggregation of assets and liabilities and the valuation techniques and inputs used.  This update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measur ements.  Those disclosures are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010, and for interim periods within those fiscal years.  The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2010 without a material impact to the condensed consolidated financial statement disclosures.

In July 2010, the FASB issued guidance to improve disclosures about an entity’s allowance for credit losses and the credit quality of its financing receivables.  The guidance affects all entities.  The guidance requires the entity to disclose the nature of credit risk inherent in the entity’s portfolio of financing receivables, how that risk is analyzed and assessed in arriving at the allowance for credit losses and the changes and reasons for those changes in the allowance for credit losses.  This update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending on or after December 15, 2010, except for the disclosures about activity that occurs during a reporting period which is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2010.  The applic ation of this guidance is not expected to be material to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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 B.  Investment in Securities

Investments in securities at March 31,June 30, 2010 December 31, 2009 and March 31,June 30, 2009 consisted of the following:
 
 March 31, 2010  December 31, 2009  March 31, 2009  June 30, 2010  December 31, 2009  June 30, 2009 
 Cost  Fair Value  Cost  Fair Value  Cost  Fair Value  Cost  Fair Value  Cost  Fair Value  Cost  Fair Value 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Trading securities:                                    
Government obligations $1,388  $1,348  $-  $-  $43,711  $43,820  $1,388  $1,223  $-  $-  $19,969  $19,998 
Common stocks  68,071   74,573   53,985   58,834   40,782   35,250   122,071   118,167   53,985   58,834   48,625   49,665 
Mutual funds  1,194   1,379   1,194   1,295   3,132   2,328   1,194   1,229   1,194   1,295   1,115   972 
Convertible bonds  637   749   -   -   -   -   1,123   1,161   -   -   -   - 
Preferred stocks  -   11   -   15   -   14   1,783   1,685   -   15   -   14 
Other investments  367   142   819   585   321   323   818   552   819   585   306   185 
Total trading securities  71,657   78,202   55,998   60,729   87,946   81,735   128,377   124,017   55,998   60,729   70,015   70,834 
                                                
Available for sale securities:                                                
Common stocks  17,063   34,655   17,100   34,294   18,234   39,285   16,918   32,827   17,100   34,294   17,211   39,707 
Mutual funds  48,773   64,144   49,656   62,380   50,167   44,594   46,156   56,235   49,656   62,380   49,839   51,587 
Total available for sale securities  65,836   98,799   66,756   96,674   68,401   83,879   63,074   89,062   66,756   96,674   67,050   91,294 
                                                
Total investments in securities $137,493  $177,001  $122,754  $157,403  $156,347  $165,614  $191,451  $213,079  $122,754  $157,403  $137,065  $162,128 
                                                
 
Securities sold, not yet purchased at March 31,June 30, 2010, December 31, 2009 and March 31,June 30, 2009 consisted of the following:
 
 March 31, 2010  December 31, 2009  March 31, 2009  June 30, 2010  December 31, 2009  June 30, 2009 
 Cost  Fair Value  Cost  Fair Value  Cost  Fair Value  Cost  Fair Value  Cost  Fair Value  Cost  Fair Value 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Common stocks $9,268  $9,052  $9,505  $9,569  $3,443  $3,570  $15,528  $13,537  $9,505  $9,569  $6,564  $7,037 
Other  10   11   -   -   -   -   224   115   -   -   -   - 
Total securities sold, not yet purchased $9,278  $9,063  $9,505  $9,569  $3,443  $3,570  $15,752  $13,652  $9,505  $9,569  $6,564  $7,037 
                                                
 
Management determines the appropriate classification of debt and equity securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date.  Investments in United States Treasury Bills and Notes with maturities of greater than three months at the time of purchase are classified as investments in securities and those with maturities of three months or less at time of purchase are classified as cash and cash equivalents.  A substantial portion of investments in securities are held for resale in anticipation of short-term market movements and therefore are classified as trading securities.  Trading securities are stated at fair value, with any unrealized gains or losses, reported in current period earnings.  Available for sale (“AFS”) investments are stated at fair value, with any unrealized gains or losses, net of taxes, reported as a component of equity except for losses deemed to be other than temporary which are recorded as unrealized losses in the condensed consolidated statements of income.  There were no impairment of AFS securities for the three or six month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2010 and 2009.
 
The Company recognizes all derivatives as either assets or liabilities measured at fair value and are included in either investments in securities or securities sold, not yet purchased on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition.  From time to time, the Company will enter into hedging transactions to manage its exposure to foreign currencies and equity prices related to its proprietary investments.  For the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, the Company had derivative transactions in equity derivatives which resulted in net losses of $66,000 and $27,000, respect ively.  For the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, the Company had derivative transactions in equity derivatives which resulted in net losses of $118,000 and $27,000, respectively.  At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 we held derivative contracts on 21,000 shares and 122,000 shares, respectively, and the fair value was $201,000 and $246,000, respectively, and are included as other investments in the table above.  There were no derivatives held at June 30, 2009.  These transactions are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes, and changes in fair values of these derivatives are included in net gain (loss) from investments in the condensed consolidated statements of income. For the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had derivative transactions in equity derivatives which resulted in net losses of $61,000 and $27,000, respectiv ely.  The notional value of derivatives at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 was $38,000 and $275,000, respectively and the fair value was $29,000 and $246,000, respectively.  There were no derivatives held as of March 31, 2009.
 
 
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At March 31,June 30, 2010, December 31, 2009 and March 31,June 30, 2009, the fair value of common stock investments available for sale was $34.7$32.8 million, $34.3 million and $39.3$39.7 million, respectively.  The total unrealized gains for common stock investments available for sale securities with unrealized gains was $17.6$15.9 million, $17.2 million and $21.1$22.5 million at March 31,June 30, 2010, December 31, 2009 and March 31,June 30, 2009, respectively.  There were no unrealized losses for common stock investments available for sale at March 31,June 30, 2010, December 31, 2009 or March 31,June 30, 2009.  At March 31,June 30, 2010, December 31, 2009 and March 31,June 30, 2009, the fair value of mutual fund investments available for sale with unrealized gains was $62.2$56.2 million, $60.4 million and $6.3$49.1 million, respectively.  At March 31,June 30, 2010, December 31, 2009 and March 31,June 30, 2009, the fair value of mutual fund investments available for sale with unrealized losses was $1.9 million,$4,000, $2.0 million and $38.3$2.5 million, respectively.  The total unrealized gains for mutual fund investments available for sale securities with unrealized gains was $15.4$10.1 million, $12.9 million and $0.5$1.9 million at March 31,June 30, 2010, December 31, 2009 and March 31,June 30, 2009, respectively, while the total unrealized losses for available for sale securities with unrealized losses was $0.1 million,$1,000, $1,700 and $6.1$0.2 million, respectively.

Increases in unrealized gainsUnrealized changes to fair value, net of taxes, for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2010 and 2009 of $1.8$4.9 million in losses and $2.2$6.7 million in gains, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 of $3.1 million in losses and $8.9 million in gains, respectively, have been included in other comprehensive income, a component of equity, at March 31,June 30, 2010 and March 31,June 30, 2009, respectively.  Proceeds from sales of investments available for sale were approximately $0.7$2.6 million and $2.2$3.1 million for the three month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  For the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2010 and 2009, gross gains on the sale of investments available for sale amounted to less than $1,000$13,000 and $0.8$1.2 million, respectively; there were no gross losses on the sale of investments available for sale.  60;Proceeds from sales of investments available for sale were approximately $3.3 million and $5.3 million for the six month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  For the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, gross gains on the sale of investments available for sale amounted to $13,000 and $2.0 million, respectively; there were no gross losses on the sale of investments available for sale.  The basis on which the cost of a security sold is determined is specific identification.

Investments classified as available for sale that are in an unrealized loss position for which other-than-temporary impairment has not been recognized consisted of the following:

 March 31, 2010  December 31, 2009  March 31, 2009  June 30, 2010  December 31, 2009  June 30, 2009 
    Unrealized       Unrealized       Unrealized       Unrealized        Unrealized        Unrealized    
 Cost  Losses  Fair Value Cost  Losses  Fair Value Cost  Losses  Fair Value  Cost  Losses  Fair Value Cost  Losses  Fair Value Cost  Losses  Fair Value 
(in thousands)                                                      
Mutual Funds $2,002  $(55) $1,947  $2,002  $(2) $2,000  $44,402  $(6,109) $38,293  $5  $(1) $4  $2,002  $(2) $2,000  $2,683  $(194) $2,489 
                                    
 
At March 31,June 30, 2010, there were twothree holdings in loss positions which were not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired due to the length of time that they had been in a loss position and because they passed scrutiny in our evaluation of issuer-specific and industry-specific considerations.  In these specific instances, the investments at March 31,June 30, 2010 were mutual funds with diversified holdings across multiple companies and in most cases across multiple industries.  One holding was impaired for fourone month, one holding was impaired for five consecutive months and one holding was impaired for twelve consecutive months.  The fair value of these holdings at March 31,June 30, 2010 was $1.9 million.$4,000.

At December 31, 2009, there were five holdings in loss positions which were not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired due to the length of time that they had been in a loss position and because they passed scrutiny in our evaluation of issuer-specific and industry-specific considerations.  In these specific instances, the investments at December 31, 2009 were mutual funds with diversified holdings across multiple companies and in most cases across multiple industries.  One holding was impaired for one month, one holding was impaired for nine consecutive months and three holdings were impaired for fourteen consecutive months.  The fair value of these holdings at December 31, 2009 was $2.0 million.

At March 31,June 30, 2009, there were sixty-fourfourteen holdings in loss positions which were not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired due to the length of time that they had been in a loss position and because they passed scrutiny in our evaluation of issuer-specific and industry-specific considerations.  In these specific instances, the investments at March 31,June 30, 2009 were mutual funds with diversified holdings across multiple companies and in most cases across multiple industries.  Fifty-five holdings wereOne holding was impaired for three consecutive months, one holding was impaired for four consecutive months, one holding was impaired for five consecutive months twoand eleven holdings were impaired for six consecutive months and six holdings were impaired for seveneight consecutive months.  The fair value of these holdings at March 31,June 30, 2009 was $38.3$2.5 million.
 
 
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C. Investments in Partnerships
 
The Company is general partner or co-general partner of various sponsored limited partnerships and the investment manager of various sponsored offshore funds whose underlying assets consist primarily of marketable securities (the “affiliated entities”).  We also have investments in those unaffiliated partnerships, offshore funds and other entities.  Certain of the affiliated entities are consolidated, generally because a majority of the equity is owned by the Company.  Other investment partnerships for which we serve as the general partner but have only a minority ownership interest are not consolidated because the limited partners have substantive rights to replace the Company as general partner.  Our balance sheet caption “investments in partnerships” includes those investments, in both affiliated and unaffiliated entities, which the Company accounts for under the equity method of accounting.accounting and certain investments in consolidated feeder funds that the company accounts for at fair value, as described below.  The Company reflects the equity in earnings of these equity method investees and the change in fair value of the consolidated feeder funds under the caption net gain/(loss) from investments on the condensed consolidated statements of income.

We also have sponsored a number of investment vehicles where we are the investment manager in which aside from one instance, we do not have an equity investment.  These vehicles are considered VIEs and we are not the primary beneficiary because we do not absorb a majority of the entities’ expected losses or expected returns.  The Company has not provided any financial or other support to these entities.  The total assets of these entities at March 31,June 30, 2010, December 31, 2009 and March 31,June 30, 2009 were $10.5$10.8 million, $10.4 million and $9.1$9.3 million, respectively.  Our maximum exposure to loss as a result of our involvement with the VIEs is limited to our investmentthe deferred carried interest that we have in the respective VIEs which was only the case for one of these.the VIEs.  On March 31,June 30, 2010, December 31, 2009 and March 31,June 30, 2009, we had an investmenta deferred carried interest in one of the VIE offshore funds of approximately $287,000, $284,000$288,000, $285,000 and $264,000, respectively, and was included in investments in partnerships on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition.  Additionally, as the general partner or investment manager to these VIEs the Company earns fees in relation to these roles, which given a decline in AUMs for the VIEs would result in lower fee revenues earned by the Company which would be reflected in the condensed consolidated statement of income, condensed consolidated statement of financial condition and condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.

At March 31,June 30, 2010, December 31, 2009 and March 31,June 30, 2009, and for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2010 and March 31,June 30, 2009, the Company consolidated two limited partnerships and one offshore fund (the “consolidated feeder funds”), two limited partnerships and one offshore fund, three limited partnerships and one offshore fund, two limited partnerships and one offshore funds,fund, and three limited partnerships and one offshore fund, respectively, that owned 100% of their offshore master funds.  The Company retained the specialized accounting of the consolidated feeder funds in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.  Included in the investment in partnerships on the Company’s consolidated statement of financial condition as of March 31,June 30, 2010, December 31, 2009 and March 31,June 30, 2009, is $26.2$25.6 million $25.1 million, and $21.4$22.5 million, respectively, which represents the consolidated feeder fund’s proportionate investment in the master funds carried at fair value. 

D. Fair Value

All of the instruments within cash and cash equivalents, investments in securities and securities sold, not yet purchased are measured at fair value.  Certain instruments within investments in partnerships are also measured at fair value as described in detail below.

The Company’s assets and liabilities recorded at fair value have been categorized based upon a fair value hierarchy in accordance with the FASB’s guidance on fair value measurement.  The levels of the fair value hierarchy and their applicability to the Company are described below:

-  Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the reporting date.  Level 1 assets include cash equivalents, government obligations, listed mutual funds and equities.
-  Level 2 inputs utilize inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.  Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities that are not active and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly-quoted intervals.  Assets that generally are included in this category may include certain limited partnership interests in hedge funds in which the valuations for substantially all of the investments within the fund are based upon Level 1 or Level 2 inputs and over the counter derivatives that have inputs to the valuations that can be genera lly corroborated by observable market data.
-  Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability.  Assets included in this category generally include equities and direct private equity investments held within consolidated partnerships.
 
 
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In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy.  In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.  The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.  Investments are transferred into or out of any level at their beginning period values.

The availability of observable inputs can vary from product to product and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of product, whether the product is new and not yet established in the marketplace, and other characteristics particular to the transaction.  To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment.  Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the Company in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized as Level 3.

Many of our securities have bid and ask prices that can be observed in the marketplace.  In the absence of a closing price, an average of the bid and ask price is used.  Bid prices reflect the highest price that the market is willing to pay for an asset.  Ask prices represent the lowest price that the market is willing to accept for an asset.

Cash equivalents Cash is maintained in demand deposit accounts at major United States banking institutions. Cash equivalents primarily consist of an affiliated money market mutual fund which is invested solely in U.S. Treasuries.  U.S. Treasury Bills and Notes with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase are considered cash equivalents.  Cash equivalents are valued using quoted market prices.

Investments in securities and securities sold, not yet purchased – Investments in securities and securities sold, not yet purchased are generally valued based on quoted prices from an exchange.  To the extent these securities are actively traded, valuation adjustments are not applied, and they are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.  Securities categorized in Level 2 investments are valued using other observable inputs.  Nonpublic and infrequently traded investments are included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because significant inputs to measure fair value are unobservable.Securities categorized in Level 2 investments are valued using other observable inputs.

Investments in PartnershipsThe Company’s investments include limited partner investments in hedgeconsolidated feeder funds.  Initially, the transaction price is generally considered by the Company as the exit price and is the Company’s best estimate of fair value.  After initial recognition, in determining the fair value of internally managed funds, theThe Company considers the net asset value of the fund to be the best estimate of fair value.  Investments in hedge funds that are redeemable at the measurement date or in the near future, are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.  These funds primarily invest in long and short investments in debt and equity securities that are traded in public and over-the-counter exchanges in the United States and are classified as level 1 assets or liabilities in the funds’ financial statements.  We may redeem our investments in these funds monthly with 30 days’ notice.
 
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The following table presents information about the Company’s assets and liabilities by major categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31,June 30, 2010, December 31, 2009 and March 31,June 30, 2009 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value:

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis as of March 31,June 30, 2010 (in thousands)
 
  Quoted Prices in Active  Significant Other  Significant  Balance as of 
  Markets for Identical  Observable  Unobservable  March 31, 
Assets Assets (Level 1)  Inputs (Level 2)  Inputs (Level 3)  2010 
Cash equivalents $410,798  $-  $-  $410,798 
Investments in securities:                
�� AFS - Common stocks  34,655   -   -   34,655 
  AFS - Mutual funds  64,144   -   -   64,144 
  Trading - Gov't obligations  1,348   -   -   1,348 
  Trading - Common stocks  74,227   113   233   74,573 
  Trading - Mutual funds  1,379   -   -   1,379 
  Trading - Convertible bonds  749   -   -   749 
  Trading - Preferred stocks  -   -   11   11 
  Trading - Investments in                
    partnerships  -   26,202   -   26,202 
  Trading - Other  12   40   90   142 
Total investments in securities  176,514   26,355   334   203,203 
Total assets at fair value $587,312  $26,355  $334  $614,001 
Liabilities                
  Trading - Common stocks $9,052  $-  $-  $9,052 
  Trading - Other  -   11   -   11 
Securities sold, not yet purchased $9,052  $11  $-  $9,063 
There were no significant transfers between any levels during the three months ended March 31, 2010.  Transfers are based on the value at the beginning of the period.
  Quoted Prices in Active  Significant Other  Significant  Balance as of 
  Markets for Identical  Observable  Unobservable  June 30, 
Assets Assets (Level 1)  Inputs (Level 2)  Inputs (Level 3)  2010 
Cash equivalents $320,575  $-  $-  $320,575 
Investments in securities:                
  AFS - Common stocks  32,827   -   -   32,827 
  AFS - Mutual funds  56,235   -   -   56,235 
  Trading - Gov't obligations  1,223   -   -   1,223 
  Trading - Common stocks  117,617   278   272   118,167 
  Trading - Mutual funds  1,229   -   -   1,229 
  Trading - Convertible bonds  1,161   -   -   1,161 
  Trading - Preferred stocks  1,674   -   11   1,685 
  Trading - Investments in partnerships
  -   25,553   -   25,553 
  Trading - Other  143   316   93   552 
Total investments in securities  212,109   26,147   376   238,632 
Total assets at fair value $532,684  $26,147  $376  $559,207 
Liabilities                
  Trading - Common stocks $13,537  $-  $-  $13,537 
  Trading - Other  -   115   -   115 
Securities sold, not yet purchased $13,537  $115  $-  $13,652 
                 
 
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis as of December 31, 2009 (in thousands)
 
  Quoted Prices in Active  Significant Other  Significant  Balance as of 
  Markets for Identical  Observable  Unobservable  December 31, 
Assets Assets (Level 1)  Inputs (Level 2)  Inputs (Level 3)  2009 
Cash equivalents $400,111  $-  $-  $400,111 
Investments in securities:                
  AFS - Common stocks  34,294   -   -   34,294 
  AFS - Mutual funds  62,380   -   -   62,380 
  Trading - Common stocks  58,521   108   205   58,834 
  Trading - Mutual funds  1,295   -   -   1,295 
  Trading - Preferred stocks  -   -   15   15 
  Trading - Investments in                
    partnerships  -   25,092   -   25,092 
  Trading - Other  249   246   90   585 
Total investments in securities  156,739   25,446   310   182,495 
Total assets at fair value $556,850  $25,446  $310  $582,606 
Liabilities                
  Trading - Common stocks $9,569  $-  $-  $9,569 
Securities sold, not yet purchased $9,569  $-  $-  $9,569 
  Quoted Prices in Active  Significant Other  Significant  Balance as of 
  Markets for Identical  Observable  Unobservable  December 31, 
Assets Assets (Level 1)  Inputs (Level 2)  Inputs (Level 3)  2009 
Cash equivalents $400,111  $-  $-  $400,111 
Investments in securities:                
  AFS - Common stocks  34,294   -   -   34,294 
  AFS - Mutual funds  62,380   -   -   62,380 
  Trading - Common stocks  58,521   108   205   58,834 
  Trading - Mutual funds  1,295   -   -   1,295 
  Trading - Preferred stocks  -   -   15   15 
  Trading - Investments in partnerships
  -   25,092   -   25,092 
  Trading - Other  249   246   90   585 
Total investments in securities  156,739   25,446   310   182,495 
Total assets at fair value $556,850  $25,446  $310  $582,606 
Liabilities                
  Trading - Common stocks $9,569  $-  $-  $9,569 
Securities sold, not yet purchased $9,569  $-  $-  $9,569 
                 
 
 
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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis as of March 31,June 30, 2009 (in thousands)
 
  Quoted Prices in Active  Significant Other  Significant  Balance as of 
  Markets for Identical  Observable  Unobservable  June 30, 
Assets Assets (Level 1)  Inputs (Level 2)  Inputs (Level 3)  2009 
Cash equivalents $452,138  $-  $-  $452,138 
Investments in securities:                
  AFS - Common stocks  39,707   -   -   39,707 
  AFS - Mutual funds  51,587   -   -   51,587 
  Trading - U.S. Gov't obligations  19,998   -   -   19,998 
  Trading - Common stocks  47,772   1,651   242   49,665 
  Trading - Mutual funds  972   -   -   972 
  Trading - Preferred stocks  -   -   14   14 
  Trading - Investments in partnerships
  -   22,543   -   22,543 
  Trading - Other  13   -   172   185 
Total investments in securities  160,049   24,194   428   184,671 
Total assets at fair value $612,187  $24,194  $428  $636,809 
Liabilities                
  Trading - common stocks $7,037  $-  $-  $7,037 
Securities sold, not yet purchased $7,037  $-  $-  $7,037 
                 
  Quoted Prices in Active  Significant Other  Significant  Balance as of 
  Markets for Identical  Observable  Unobservable  March 31, 
Assets Assets (Level 1)  Inputs (Level 2)  Inputs (Level 3)  2009 
Cash equivalents $393,859  $-  $-  $393,859 
Investments in securities:                
  AFS - Common stocks  39,285   -   -   39,285 
  AFS - Mutual funds  44,594   -   -   44,594 
  Trading - U.S. Gov't obligations  65,815   -   -   65,815 
  Trading - Common stocks  33,012   2,086   152   35,250 
  Trading - Mutual funds  2,3298   -   -   2,328 
  Trading - Preferred stocks  -   -   14   14 
  Trading - Investments in                
    partnerships  -   21,366   -   21,366 
  Trading - Other  22   -   301   323 
Total investments in securities  185,056   23,452   467   208,975 
Total assets at fair value $578,915  $23,452  $467  $602,834 
Liabilities                
  Trading - common stocks $3,570  $-  $-  $3,570 
Securities sold, not yet purchased $3,570  $-  $-  $3,570 
The following tables present additional information about assets and liabilities by major categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis and for which the Company has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value.

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2010 (in thousands)
 
          Total                       Total             
          Unrealized                       Unrealized             
          Gains or  Total                    Gains or  Total          
    Total Realized and  (Losses)  Realized     Net        Total Realized and  (Losses)  Realized     Net    
 December  Unrealized Gains or  Included in  and     Transfers     March  Unrealized Gains or  Included in  and     Transfers    
 31, 2009  (Losses) in Income  Other  Unrealized  Purchases  In and/or     31, 2010  (Losses) in Income  Other  Unrealized  Purchases  In and/or    
 Beginning     AFS  Comprehensive  Gains or  and Sales,  (Out) of  Ending  Beginning     AFS  Comprehensive  Gains or  and Sales,  (Out) of  Ending 
Asset Balance  Trading  Investments  Income  (Losses)  net  Level 3  Balance  Balance  Trading  Investments  Income  (Losses)  net  Level 3  Balance 
Financial                                                  
instruments owned:                         instruments owned:                      
Trading - Common                         Trading - Common                      
stocks $205  $37  $-  $-  $37  $(32) $23  $233  $233  $(8) $-  $-  $(8) $-  $47  $272 
Trading - Preferred                                Trading - Preferred                             
stocks  15   (4)  -   -   (4)  -   -   11   11   -   -   -   -   -   -   11 
Trading - Other  90   -   -   -   -   -   -   90   90   3   -   -   3   -   -   93 
Total $310  $33  $-  $-  $33  $(32) $23  $334  $334  $(5) $-  $-  $(5) $-  $47  $376 
                                
 
There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 as well as between Level 1 and Level 3 holdings during the three months ended June 30, 2010.  Transfers are based on the value at the beginning of the period.  During the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2010, the Company reclassed approximately $23,000$47,000 of investments from Level 12 to Level 3.  The reclassifications were due to decreased availability of market price quotations and were based on the values at the beginning of the period in which the reclass occurred.
 
 
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Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 (in thousands)
           Total             
           Unrealized             
           Gains or  Total          
     Total Realized and  (Losses)  Realized     Net    
  December  Unrealized Gains or  Included in  and     Transfers    
  31, 2009  (Losses) in Income  Other  Unrealized  Purchases  In and/or    
  Beginning     AFS  Comprehensive  Gains or  and Sales,  (Out) of  Ending 
Asset Balance  Trading  Investments Income  (Losses)  net  Level 3  Balance 
Financial                         
instruments owned:                      
Trading - Common                      
  stocks $205  $29  $-  $-  $29  $(32) $70  $272 
Trading - Preferred                             
  stocks  15   (4)  -   -   (4)  -   -   11 
Trading - Other  90   3   -   -   3   -   -   93 
Total $310  $28  $-  $-  $28  $(32) $70  $376 
                                 
There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 holdings during the six months ended June 30, 2010.  During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Company reclassed approximately $23,000 of investments from Level 1 to Level 3 and $47,000 from Level 2 to Level 3.  The reclassifications were due to decreased availability of market price quotations and were based on the values at the beginning of the period in which the reclass occurred.

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2009 (in thousands)
 
          Total                       Total             
          Unrealized                       Unrealized             
          Gains or  Total                    Gains or  Total          
    Total Realized and  (Losses)  Realized     Net        Total Realized and  (Losses)  Realized     Net    
 December  Unrealized Gains or  Included in  and     Transfers     March  Unrealized Gains or  Included in  and     Transfers    
 31, 2008  (Losses) in Income  Other  Unrealized  Purchases  In and/or     31, 2009  (Losses) in Income  Other  Unrealized  Purchases  In and/or    
 Beginning     AFS  Comprehensive  Gains or  and Sales,  (Out) of  Ending  Beginning     AFS  Comprehensive  Gains or  and Sales,  (Out) of  Ending 
Asset Balance  Trading  Investments  Income  (Losses)  net  Level 3  Balance  Balance  Trading  Investments  Income  (Losses)  net  Level 3  Balance 
Financial                                                  
instruments owned:                                                  
Trading - Common                                                  
stocks $1,115  $29  $-  $-  $29  $(29) $(963) $152  $152  $4  $-  $-  $4  $-  $86  $242 
Trading - Preferred                                                                
stocks  95   (81)  -   -   (81)  -   -   14   14   -   -   -   -   -   -   14 
Trading - Other  331   (30)  -   -   (30)  -   -   301   301   (129)  -   -   (129)  -   -   172 
Total $1,541  $(82) $-  $-  $(82) $(29) $(963) $467  $467  $(125) $-  $-  $(125) $-  $86  $428 
                                
 
During the quarterthree months ended March 31,June 30, 2009, the Company reclassified approximately $1.0$86,000 of investments from Level 2 to Level 3.  The reclassifications were due to a reduction in market price quotations for these investments and were based on the values at the beginning of the period in which the reclass occurred.
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Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 (in thousands)
           Total             
           Unrealized             
           Gains or  Total          
     Total Realized and  (Losses)  Realized     Net    
  December  Unrealized Gains or  Included in  and     Transfers    
  31, 2008  (Losses) in Income  Other  Unrealized  Purchases  In and/or    
  Beginning     AFS  Comprehensive  Gains or  and Sales,  (Out) of  Ending 
Asset Balance  Trading  Investments  Income  (Losses)  net  Level 3  Balance 
Financial                         
instruments owned:                      
Trading - Common                      
  stocks $1,115  $5  $-  $-  $5  $(1) $(877) $242 
Trading - Preferred                             
  stocks  95   (81)  -   -   (81)  -   -   14 
Trading - Other  331   (131)  -   -   (131)  (28)  -   172 
Total $1,541  $(207) $-  $-  $(207) $(29) $(877) $428 
                                 
During the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company reclassified approximately $0.9 million of investments from Level 3 to Level 2.  The reclassifications were due to increased availability of market price quotations and were based on the values at the beginning of the period in which the reclass occurred.

Unrealized Level 3 gains and/or losses included within net gain gain/(loss) from investments in the condensed consolidated statement of income for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2010 and 2009 were approximately $33,000$5,000 and $0.1 million of losses, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 were approximately $28,000 of gains and $82,000$0.2 million of losses, respectively, for those Level 3 securities held at March 31,June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

E. Debt
 
On May 28, 2010, the Company redeemed $20 million of the $40 million 6% convertible note due August 2011 at 101% of par value plus accrued but unpaid interest.  The redemption was accounted for as an extinguishment and resulted in a loss of approximately $256,000 which was included in interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

The fair value of the Company’s debt is estimated based on either quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or using market standard models depending on the characteristics of the debt issuance.  Inputs in these standard models include credit rating, maturity and interest raterate.  A standard option pricing model is used to calculate the fair value of the conversion option imbedded in the convertible debt with significant inputs including volatility of GBL stock, interest rates, dividend yield and size of comparable issues.maturity.  At March 31,June 30, 2010, December 31, 2009 and March 31,June 30, 2009, the fair value of the Company’s debt is estimated to be $208.5$191.7 million, $204.2$20 4.2 million and $175.7$197.9 million, respectively.  The carrying value of the Company debt at March 31,June 30, 2010, December 31, 2009 and March 31,June 30, 2009 is $198.9$178.9 million, $198.9 million and $198.8 million, respectively.
 
F. Income Taxes
 
The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2010 was 37.5%35.3% compared to the prior year quarter’s effective rate of 32.9%34.4%.

The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was 36.7% compared to the prior year quarter’s effective rate of 33.8%.  The prior year’s rate includes a reduction to certain income tax reserves.
 
 
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G. Earnings Per Share
 
The computations of basic and diluted net income per share are as follows:

 Three  Three  Three  Three  Six  Six 
 Months  Months  Months  Months  Months  Months 
 Ended  Ended  Ended  Ended  Ended  Ended 
 March 31,  March 31,  June 30,  June 30,  June 30,  June 30, 
(in thousands, except per share amounts) 2010  2009  2010  2009  2010  2009 
Basic:                  
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders $13,726  $8,212  $8,049  $13,316  $21,775  $21,528 
Weighted average shares outstanding  27,184   27,379   26,979   27,384   27,081   27,381 
Basic net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s        
shareholders per share $0.50  $0.30 
                
Basic net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders per share
 $0.30  $0.49  $0.80  $0.79 
                        
Diluted:                        
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders $13,726  $8,212  $8,049  $13,316  $21,775  $21,528 
Add interest expense on certain convertible notes, net of        
management fee and taxes  339   - 
Total $14,065  $8,212 
                        
Weighted average share outstanding  27,184   27,379   26,979   27,384   27,081   27,381 
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock awards  209   7   240   124   225   65 
Assumed conversion of certain convertible notes  755   - 
Total  28,148   27,386   27,219   27,508   27,306   27,446 
Diluted net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s        
shareholders per share $0.50  $0.30 
                
Diluted net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders per share
 $0.30  $0.48  $0.80  $0.78 
                
 
H. Stockholders’ Equity
 
Shares outstanding were 27.427.3 million on March 31,June 30, 2010, 27.6 million on December 31, 2009, and 27.827.7 million shares on March 31,June 30, 2009. 
 
On February 9, 2010, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share to all of its Class A and Class B shareholders, payable on March 30, 2010 to shareholders of record on March 16, 2010.  On May 4, 2010, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share to all of its Class A and Class B shareholders, payable on June 29, 2010 to shareholders of record on June 15, 2010.

On February 3, 2009, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share to all of its Class A and Class B shareholders, payable on March 31, 2009 to shareholders of record on March 17, 2009.  On May 5, 2009, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share to all of its Class A and Class B shareholders, payable on June 30, 2009 to shareholders of record on June 16, 2009.

Voting Rights

The holders of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock have identical rights except that (i) holders of Class A Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share, while holders of Class B Common Stock are entitled to ten votes per share on all matters to be voted on by shareholders in general, and (ii) holders of Class A Common Stock are not eligible to vote on matters relating exclusively to Class B Common Stock and vice versa.

Stock Award and Incentive Plan
 
The Company maintains two Plans approved by the shareholders, which are designed to provide incentives which will attract and retain individuals key to the success of GAMCO through direct or indirect ownership of our common stock.  Benefits under the Plans may be granted in any one or a combination of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock awards, dividend equivalents and other stock or cash based awards.  A maximum of 1,500,000 shares of Class A Common Stock have been reserved for issuance under each of the Plans by a committee of the Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) responsible for administering the plans.  Under the Plans, the Compensation Committee may grant either incentive or nonqualified stock options with a term not to exceed ten years from the grant date and at an exercise price that the committee may determine and restricted stock awards (“RSAs”).  Options granted under the Plans vest 75% after three years and 100% after four years from the date of grant and expire after ten years.
 
 
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On February 9, 2010, the Company approved the granting of 88,800 RSA shares at a grant date fair value of $40.64 per share to be issued on June 1, 2010.  As of March 31,June 30, 2010, there were 359,100440,900 RSA shares outstanding that were previously issued at an average grant price of $60.78.$56.98.  All grants of the RSAs were recommended by the Company's Chairman, who did not receive an RSA, and approved by the Compensation Committee.  This expense will be recognized over the vesting period for these awards which is 30% over three years from the date of grant and 70% over five years from the date of grant.  During the vesting period, dividends to RSA holders are held for them until the RSA vesting dates and are forfeited if the grantee is no longer employed by the Company on the vesting dates.  60; 0;Dividends declared on these RSAs are charged to retained earnings on the declaration date.
 
For the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2010 and 2009, we recognized stock-based compensation expense of $1.4 million and $1.3 million, respectively.  For the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, we recognized stock-based compensation expense of $2.8 million and $2.5 million, respectively.  Stock-based compensation expense for RSAs and options for the years ended December 31, 2009 through December 31, 2015 (based on awards currently issued or granted) is as follows ($ in thousands):
 
   2009  2010  2011  2012  2013  2014  2015 
 Q1  $1,271  $1,382  $926  $890  $203  $95  $95 
 Q2   1,267   1,416   922   889   182   95   63 
 Q3   1,283   1,416   906   889   117   95   - 
 Q4   1,264   1,253   898   660   107   95   - 
Full Year  $5,085  $5,467  $3,652  $3,328  $609  $380  $158 
   2009  2010  2011  2012  2013  2014  2015 
 Q1  $1,271  $1,382  $926  $890  $203  $95  $95 
 Q2   1,267   1,422   922   889   182   95   63 
 Q3   1,283   1,416   906   889   117   95   - 
 Q4   1,264   1,253   898   660   107   95   - 
Full Year  $5,085  $5,473  $3,652  $3,328  $609  $380  $158 
                               
 
The total compensation costs related to non-vested restricted stock awards and options not yet recognized is approximately $12.2$10.8 million.  For the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2010 and 2009, proceeds from the exercise of 5001,100 stock options and 5,3256,850 stock options were $8,000$32,000 and $93,000,$132,000, respectively, resulting in a tax benefit to GAMCO of $5,000$3,000 and $34,000,$78,000, respectively.  For the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, proceeds from the exercise of 1,600 stock options and 12,175 stock options were $40,000 and $225,000, respectively, resulting in a tax benefit to GAMCO of $8,000 and $112,000, respectively.
 
Stock Repurchase Program
 
In March 1999, GAMCO's Board of Directors established the Stock Repurchase Program to grant the authority to repurchase shares of our Class A Common Stock.  On May 4, 2010, our Board of Directors authorized an incremental 500,000 shares to be added to the current buyback authorization.  For the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2010 and 2009, the Company repurchased 180,200230,500 shares and 3,500 shares, respectively, at an average price per share of $44.58.  The Company did not repurchase any shares during$40.56 and $48.38, respectively.  For the threesix months ended March 31, 2009.June 30, 2010 and 2009, the Company repurchased 410,700 shares and 3,500 shares, respectively, at an average price per share of $42.33 and $48.38, respectively.  From the inception of the program through March 31,June 30, 2010, 6,389,2836,619,783 shares have been repurchased at an average price of $40.04$40.05 per share. & #160;At March 31,June 30, 2010, the total shares available under the program able to be repurchased were 528,136.797,636.

I. Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets
 
The Company assesses the recoverability of goodwill and other intangible assets at least annually, or more often should events warrant, using a present value cash flow method.  There were no indicators of impairment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 or 2009 and as such there was no impairment charge recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2010 or 2009.recorded.  At March 31,June 30, 2010, $3.5 million of goodwill is reflected within other assets on our condensed consolidated statements of financial condition related to our 93%-owned subsidiary, Gabelli Securities, Inc.

On March 10, 2008, the Enterprise Mergers and Acquisitions Fund's (the "Fund") Board of Directors, subsequent to obtaining shareholder approval, approved the assignment of the advisory contract to Gabelli Funds, LLC as the investment adviser to the Fund.  GAMCO Asset Management Inc. had been the sub-adviser to the Fund.  On July 8, 2008, the Fund was renamed the Gabelli Enterprise Merger and Acquisitions Fund.  As a result of becoming the adviser to the rebranded Gabelli Enterprise Mergers and Acquisitions Fund the Company maintains an indefinite-lived identifiable intangible asset within other assets on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition of approximately $1.9 million at both March 31,June 30, 2010 and 2009.  The investment advisory agreement is subject to annual renewalr enewal by the Fund's Board of Directors, which the Company expects will be renewed, and the Company does not expect to incur additional expense as a result, which is consistent with other investment advisory agreements entered into by the Company.  The advisory contract is next up for renewal in February 2011.
 
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J.  Commitments and Contingencies
 
From time to time, the Company is named in legal actions.  These actions may seek substantial compensatory as well as punitive damages.  The Company is also subject to governmental or regulatory examinations or investigations.  The examinations or investigations could result in adverse outcomes including fines, injunctions or other relief.  The Company cannot predict the ultimate outcome of such matters.  The condensed consolidated financial statements include the necessary provision for losses that are deemed to be probable and estimable.  In the opinion of management, the resolution of such claims will not be material to the financial condition of the Company.
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We indemnify the clearing brokers for our affiliated broker-dealer for losses they may sustain from the customer accounts that trade on margin introduced by our broker-dealer subsidiary.  At March 31,June 30, 2010, the total amount of customer balances subject to indemnification (i.e., unsecured margin debits) was immaterial.  The Company also has entered into arrangements with various other third parties many of which provide for indemnification of the third parties against losses, costs, claims and liabilities arising from the performance of our obligations under the agreements.  The Company has had no claims or payments pursuant to these or prior agreements, and we believe the likelihood of a claim being made is remote.  Management cannot estimate any potential maximum exposure due both to the remoteness of any potential claims and the fact that items that would be included within any such calculated claim would be beyond the control of management.  Consequently, no accrual has been made in the condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
K. Subsequent Events
 
From AprilJuly 1, 2010 to May 6,August 5, 2010, the Company repurchased 39,1002,300 shares at $45.88$35.35 per share.  
On April 20, 2010,This brings the Company gave noticeremaining authorization under the stock repurchase program to the holder of the 6% convertible note due in795,336 shares at August 2011 that on May 31, 2010, the Company will redeem $20 million of the $40 million currently outstanding at 101% of par.5, 2010.

On May 4,August 3, 2010, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share to all of its Class A and Class B shareholders, payable on June 29,September 28, 2010 to shareholders of record on June 15,September 14, 2010.
On May 4, 2010, our Board of Directors authorized that an additional 500,000 shares be added to our current buyback authorization.  This brings the remaining authorization under the stock repurchase program to 989,036 shares at May 6, 2010.
 
 
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ITEM 2:  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (INCLUDING QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK)

Overview
 
GAMCO through the Gabelli brand, well known for its Private Market Value (PMV) with a CatalystTM investment approach, is a widely-recognized provider of investment advisory services to mutual funds, institutional and high net worth investors, and investment partnerships, principally in the United States.  Through Gabelli & Company, Inc., we provide institutional research and brokerage services to institutional clients and investment partnerships and mutual fund distribution.  We generally manage assets on a discretionary basis and invest in a variety of U.S. and international securities through various investment styles.  Our revenues are bas ed primarily on the firm’s levels of assets under management and fees associated with our various investment products.
 
Since 1977, we have been identified with and have enhanced the “value” style approach to investing. Our investment objective is to earn a superior risk-adjusted return for our clients over the long-term through our proprietary fundamental research.  In addition to our value portfolios, we offer our clients a broad array of investment strategies that include global, growth, international and convertible products.  We also offer a series of investment partnership (performance fee-based) vehicles that provide a series of long-short investment opportunities in market and sector specific opportunities, including offerings of non-market correlated investments in merger arbitrage, as well as fixed income strategies.
 
Our revenues are highly correlated to the level of assets under management and fees associated with our various investment products, rather than our own corporate assets.  Assets under management, which are directly influenced by the level and changes of the overall equity markets, can also fluctuate through acquisitions, the creation of new products, the addition of new accounts or the loss of existing accounts.  Since various equity products have different fees, changes in our business mix may also affect revenues.  At times, the performance of our equity products may differ markedly from popular market indices, and this can also impact our revenues.  General stock market trends will have the greatest impact on our level of assets under management and hence, revenues.

We conduct our investment advisory business principally through: GAMCO Asset Management Inc. (Separate Accounts), Gabelli Funds, LLC (Mutual Funds) and Gabelli Securities, Inc. (Investment Partnerships).  We also act as an underwriter, are a distributor of our open-end funds and provide institutional research through Gabelli & Company, Inc. (“Gabelli & Company”), our broker-dealer subsidiary.
 
 
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Assets under management (“AUM”) were $28.0$26.1 billion as of June 30, 2010, 22.1% greater than June 30, 2009 AUM of $21.4 billion but 6.7% below the March 31, 2010 51.3% greater than March 31, 2009 AUM of $18.5 billion and 6.2% higher than December 31, 2009 AUM of $26.3$28.0 billion.  Equity AUM were $26.2$24.5 billion on June 30, 2010, 25.0% above the $19.6 billion on June 30, 2009 but 6.6% below the March 31, 2010 57.2% above the $16.7 billion on March 31, 2009 and 6.6% above the December 31, 2009 equity AUM of $24.6$26.2 billion.  Highlights are as follows:
 
-  Our open-end equity funds AUM were $8.7 billion on June 30, 2010, 29.9% higher than the $6.7 billion on June 30, 2009 but 5.1% below the $9.2 billion on March 31, 2010, 62.7% higher than the $5.6 billion on March 31, 2009 and 8.0% above the $8.5 billion on December 31, 2009.2010.  During the firstsecond quarter of 2010 we had net cash inflow of $281$180 million.

-  Our institutional and private wealth management business ended the quarter with $12.0$10.9 billion in separately managed accounts, up 60.0%23.9% from the $7.5$8.8 billion on June 30, 2009 but 9.2% lower than the March 31, 2009 and 7.1% higher than the December 31, 20092010 level of $11.2$12.0 billion.  During the firstsecond quarter of 2010 we had net cash outflow of $22$57 million.

-  Our closed-end funds had AUM of $4.5 billion on June 30, 2010, climbing 17.0% from the $3.8 billion on June 30, 2009 but 6.2% below the $4.8 billion on March 31, 2010, climbing nearly 42% from the $3.4 billion on March 31, 2009 and 3.4% above the $4.6 billion on December 31, 2009.2010.  During the firstsecond quarter of 2010 we had net cash inflow of $52$139 million.

-  Our investment partnerships AUM were $406 million on June 30, 2010 versus $266 million on June 30, 2009 and $341 million on March 31, 2010 versus $265 million on March 31, 2009 and $305 million on December 31, 2009.2010.  During the firstsecond quarter of 2010 we had net cash inflow of $29$65 million.

-  AUM in The Gabelli U.S. Treasury Money Market Fund, our 100% U.S. Treasury money market fund, was flatdeclined to $1.6 billion at June 30, 2010 compared with $1.7 billion at March 31, 2010 as compared to December 31, 2009 and slightly lower than the March 31,June 30, 2009 AUM of $1.8 billion.

-  We have the opportunity to earn base fees and incentive fees for certain institutional client assets, assets attributable to preferred issues for our closed-end funds, our Gabelli Global Deal Fund (NYSE: GDL) and investment partnership assets.  As of March 31,June 30, 2010, assets with incentive based fees were $2.9$2.8 billion, 16.0%7.7% higher than the $2.5$2.6 billion on June 30, 2009 but 3.4% below the $2.9 billion on March 31, 2009 and 3.6% above the $2.8 billion on December 31, 2009.2010.
 
 
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The Company reported Assets Under Management as follows (in millions):The Company reported Assets Under Management as follows (in millions):          The Company reported Assets Under Management as follows (in millions):        
                               
Table I: Fund Flows - 1st Quarter 2010
             
Table I: Fund Flows - 2nd Quarter 2010
Table I: Fund Flows - 2nd Quarter 2010
           
     Closed-end Fund              Closed-end Fund           
    distributions,              distributions,      Market    
 December 31, net of  Net cash  Market  March 31,  March 31,  net of  Net cash   appreciation/  June 30, 
 2009  reinvesments  flows (a)  appreciation  2010  2010  reinvesments  flows (a)   (depreciation)  2010 
Equities:                               
Open-end Funds $8,476  $-  $281  $396  $9,153  $9,153  $-  $180   $(649) $8,684 
Closed-end Funds  4,609   (73)  52   178   4,766   4,766   (76)  139    (359)  4,470 
Institutional & PWM - direct  9,312   -   (46)  638   9,904   9,904   -   (116)   (800)  8,988 
Institutional & PWM - sub-advisory  1,897   -   24   138   2,059   2,059   -   59    (183)  1,935 
Investment Partnerships  305   -   29   7   341   341   -   65 (b)  -   406 
Total Equities  24,599   (73)  340   1,357   26,223   26,223   (76)  327    (1,991)  24,483 
Fixed Income:                                         
Money-Market Fund  1,721   -   5   1   1,727   1,727   -   (148)   -   1,579 
Institutional & PWM  26   -   -   -   26   26   -   -    -   26 
Total Fixed Income  1,747   -   5   1   1,753   1,753   -   (148)   -   1,605 
Total Assets Under Management $26,346  $(73) $345  $1,358  $27,976  $27,976  $(76) $179   $(1,991) $26,088 
(a) Includes $52 million of shares issued for closed-end funds.             
                    
(a) Includes $139 million of shares issued for closed-end funds.(a) Includes $139 million of shares issued for closed-end funds.           
(b) Includes $50 million invested by the Company in a new merger arbitrage fund.(b) Includes $50 million invested by the Company in a new merger arbitrage fund.          
 
Table II:         
The Company reported Assets Under Management as follows (in millions):The Company reported Assets Under Management as follows (in millions):        
                
Table II: Fund Flows - Six months ended June 30, 2010Table II: Fund Flows - Six months ended June 30, 2010           
    Closed-end Fund           
    distributions,      Market    
 March 31,  March 31,  %  December 31,  net of  Net cash   appreciation/  June 30, 
 2009  2010  Inc.(Dec.)  2009  reinvesments  flows (a)   (depreciation)  2010 
Equities:                         
Open-end Funds $5,627  $9,153   62.7% $8,476  $-  $461   $(253) $8,684 
Closed-end Funds  3,359   4,766   41.9   4,609   (149)  191    (181)  4,470 
Institutional & PWM - direct  6,227   9,904   59.0   9,312   -   (162)   (162)  8,988 
Institutional & PWM - sub-advisory  1,202   2,059   71.3   1,897   -   83    (45)  1,935 
Investment Partnerships  265   341   28.7   305   -   94 (b)  7   406 
Total Equities  16,680   26,223   57.2   24,599   (149)  667    (634)  24,483 
Fixed Income:                                 
Money-Market Fund  1,794   1,727   (3.7)  1,721   -   (143)   1   1,579 
Institutional & PWM  21   26   23.8   26   -   -    -   26 
Total Fixed Income  1,815   1,753   (3.4)  1,747   -   (143)   1   1,605 
Total Assets Under Management $18,495  $27,976   51.3% $26,346  $(149) $524   $(633) $26,088 
            
(a) Includes $191 million of shares issued for closed-end funds.(a) Includes $191 million of shares issued for closed-end funds.          
(b) Includes $50 million invested by the Company in a new merger arbitrage fund.(b) Includes $50 million invested by the Company in a new merger arbitrage fund.          
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Table III:         
  June 30,  June 30,  % 
  2009  2010  Inc.(Dec.) 
Equities:         
Open-end Funds $6,684  $8,684   29.9%
Closed-end Funds  3,822   4,470   17.0 
Institutional & PWM - direct  7,332   8,988   22.6 
Institutional & PWM - sub-advisory  1,476   1,935   31.1 
Investment Partnerships  266   406   52.6 
Total Equities  19,580   24,483   25.0 
Fixed Income:            
Money-Market Fund  1,765   1,579   (10.5)
Institutional & PWM  21   26   23.8 
Total Fixed Income  1,786   1,605   (10.1)
Total Assets Under Management $21,366  $26,088   22.1%
             
 
Table III: Assets Under Management by Quarter                
Table IV: Assets Under Management by QuarterTable IV: Assets Under Management by Quarter                
                % Increase/                 % Increase/ 
                (decrease) from                 (decrease) from 
  3/09   6/09   9/09   12/09   3/10   3/09   12/09   6/09   9/09   12/09   3/10   6/10   6/09   3/10 
Equities:                                                        
Open-end Funds $5,627  $6,684  $7,906  $8,476  $9,153   62.7%  8.0% $6,684  $7,906  $8,476  $9,153  $8,684   29.9%  (5.1%)
Closed-end Funds  3,359   3,822   4,369   4,609   4,766   41.9   3.4   3,822   4,369   4,609   4,766   4,470   17.0   (6.2)
Institutional & PWM - direct  6,227   7,332   8,491   9,312   9,904   59.0   6.4   7,332   8,491   9,312   9,904   8,988   22.6   (9.2)
Institutional & PWM - sub-advisory  1,202   1,476   1,777   1,897   2,059   71.3   8.5   1,476   1,777   1,897   2,059   1,935   31.1   (6.0)
Investment Partnerships  265   266   291   305   341   28.7   11.8   266   291   305   341   406   52.6   19.1 
Total Equities  16,680   19,580   22,834   24,599   26,223   57.2   6.6   19,580   22,834   24,599   26,223   24,483   25.0   (6.6)
Fixed Income:                                                        
Money-Market Fund  1,794   1,765   1,616   1,721   1,727   (3.7)  0.3   1,765   1,616   1,721   1,727   1,579   (10.5)  (8.6)
Institutional & PWM  21   21   26   26   26   23.8   -   21   26   26   26   26   23.8   - 
Total Fixed Income  1,815   1,786   1,642   1,747   1,753   (3.4)  0.3   1,786   1,642   1,747   1,753   1,605   (10.1)  (8.4)
Total Assets Under Management $18,495  $21,366  $24,476  $26,346  $27,976   51.3%  6.2% $21,366  $24,476  $26,346  $27,976  $26,088   22.1%  (6.7%)
                                                        
 
 
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Relative long-term investment performance remains strong.  60%45% of all firm mutual funds performed in the top half of their Lipper categories on a one-, three-, five-, and ten-year total return basis, respectively as of March 31,June 30, 2010.  Also, 47%50% of the firm’s mutual funds have a 4- or 5-star 3 year Morningstar RatingTM.

Gabelli Funds Morningstar Ratings Based on Risk Adjusted returns as of March 31, 2010 for funds that we manage   
Gabelli Funds Morningstar Ratings Based on Risk Adjusted returns as of June 30, 2010 for funds that we manageGabelli Funds Morningstar Ratings Based on Risk Adjusted returns as of June 30, 2010 for funds that we manage     
 Overall Rating3 Year Rating5 Year Rating10 Year Rating Overall Rating3 Year Rating5 Year Rating10 Year Rating
Morningstar # of # of # of # ofMorningstar # of # of # of # of
FUNDCategoryStarsFundsStarsFundsStarsFundsStarsFundsCategoryStarsFundsStarsFundsStarsFundsStarsFunds
Gabelli ABC AAAMid-Cap Blendêêêêê376êêêêê376êêêêê314êêêê161Mid-Cap Blendêêêêê364êêêêê364êêêêê307êêêêê161
Gabelli Asset AAAMid-Cap Blendêêêê376êêêê376êêêê314êêê161Large Blendêêêêê1810êêêê1810êêêêê1486êêêêê772
Gabelli Blue Chip Value AAALarge Blendêêê1785êêê1785êêêê1402êêê731Large Blendêêêê1810êêêê1810êêêê1486êêê772
Gabelli Equity Income AAALarge Valueêêêêê1120êêêêê1120êêêêê941êêêêê476Large Valueêêêêê1135êêêêê1135êêêêê952êêêêê494
Gabelli Small Cap Growth AAASmall Blendêêêêê562êêêêê562êêêêê471êêêê248Small Blendêêêêê565êêêêê565êêêêê479êêêê251
Gabelli SRI Green AAAMid-Cap Blendn/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/aMid-Cap Growthêêêêê694êêêêê694n/an/an/an/a
Gabelli Utilities AAASpecialty-Utilitiesêêêê91êêêêê91êêêê78êêêê53Specialty-Utilitiesêêêê91êêêêê91êêêê84êêêê55
Gabelli Value AMid-Cap Blendêê376êê376êê314êê161Mid-Cap Blendêê364êê364êê307êê161
Gabelli Woodland Small Cap Value AAASmall Blendêêê562êêêê562êêê471n/an/aSmall Blendêêê565êêê565êêê479n/an/a
GAMCO Global Convertible Secs AAAConvertiblesê61ê61ê57ê41Convertiblesê60êê60ê57ê41
GAMCO Global Growth AAAWorld Stockêê565êêê565êêê456ê255World Stockêê594êêê594êêê471ê259
GAMCO Global Opportunity AAAWorld Stockêêê565êêê565êêêê456êêê255World Stockêêê594êêê594êêê471êêê259
GAMCO Global Telecommunications AAASpecialty-Communicationsêêê39êêê39êêê33êêê17Specialty-Communicationsêêêê39êêê39êêêê33êêêê22
GAMCO Gold AAASpecialty-Precious Metalsêêê67êêê67êêê60êêê37Specialty-Precious Metalsêêêê67êêê67êêê60êêêê38
GAMCO Growth AAALarge Growthêê1547êêê1547êê1276êê718Large Growthêê1545êê1545êê1298êê739
GAMCO International Growth AAAForeign Large Growthêêê215êêêê215êêê158êêê81Foreign Large Growthêêê215êêê215êêê158êêê81
GAMCO MathersConservative Allocationêê533êêê533êê349ê161Conservative Allocationêê555êêêê555êêê400ê162
Gabelli Enterprise Mergers & Acquisitions YMid-cap Blendêêêê376êêêê376êêêê314n/an/a
Gabelli Enterprise Mergers & Acquisitions AMid-cap Blendêêêê364êêêêê364êêêê307n/an/a
Comstock Capital Value AAABear Marketn/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/aBear Marketn/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/a
Percent of Rated funds rated 4 or 5 stars 35.29% 47.06% 47.06% 26.67%  55.56% 50.00% 47.06% 46.67% 
                  
The Overall Morningstar Rating™ is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three, five and ten year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics.
Data presented reflects past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Ratings are for Class AAA, A or Y shares only, other classes may have different performance
Data presented reflects past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Ratings are for Class AAA or A shares only, other classes may have different performanceData presented reflects past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Ratings are for Class AAA or A shares only, other classes may have different performance
characteristics. Unrated funds and closed-end funds are not listed. For each fund with at least a three year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar Rating based on aMorningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure (including the effects of sales charges, loads, and redemption fees) that accounts for variation in a fund's monthly performance, placingmore emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of the funds in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35%receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. (Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, whichmay cause slight variations in the distribution percentages.) Strong relative performance is not indicative of positive fund returns. © 2010 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. Theinformation contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or
timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. Investors should consider the investment
timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. Investors should consider the investment
timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. Investors should consider the investment
objectives, risks, sales charges and expenses of the fund carefully before investing. Each Fund's prospectus contains this and other information about the Funds and is available,along with information on other Gabelli Funds, by calling 800-GABELLI (422-3554), online at www.gabelli.com/funds or from your financial advisor. The prospectus should beread carefully before investing. Distributed by Gabelli & Company, One Corporate Center, Rye, NY 10580 Call 1-800-GABELLI (422-3554) for a prospectus.The inception date for the Gabelli SRI Green Fund was June 1, 2007. The inception date for the Gabelli Woodland Small Cap Value Fund was December 31, 2002.The inception date for the Gabelli Enterprise Mergers & Acquisitions Fund was February 28, 2001. The inception date for the Comstock Capital Value Fund was October 10, 1985.
         
 
 
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GABELLI/GAMCO FUNDS Gabelli Funds Lipper Rankings as of March 31, 2010 Gabelli Funds Lipper Rankings as of June 30, 2010
 1 Yr - 03/31/09-03/31/103 Yrs - 03/31/07-03/31/105 Yrs - 03/31/05-03/31/1010 Yrs - 03/31/00-03/31/10 1 Yr - 06/30/09-06/30/103 Yrs - 06/30/07-06/30/105 Yrs - 06/30/05-06/30/1010 Yrs - 06/30/00-06/30/10
 PercentileRank /PercentileRank /PercentileRank /PercentileRank / PercentileRank /PercentileRank /PercentileRank /PercentileRank /
Fund NameLipper CategoryRankTotal FundsRankTotal FundsRankTotal FundsRankTotal FundsLipper CategoryRankTotal FundsRankTotal FundsRankTotal FundsRankTotal Funds
Gabelli Asset; AAAMulti-Cap Core Funds19148/80520137/6981261/5392045/234Multi-Cap Core Funds14116/85719139/7411267/5952152/257
Gabelli Value Fund; AMulti-Cap Core Funds860/80562429/69856299/5393274/234Multi-Cap Core Funds14/85733244/74133192/5953280/257
Gabelli SRI; AAAMulti-Cap Growth Funds521/456------Multi-Cap Growth Funds92377/4121138/365----
Gabelli Eq:Eq Inc; AAAEquity Income Funds2779/2981844/2451630/1931314/108Equity Income Funds3288/2752454/2332036/1871414/106
GAMCO Growth; AAALarge-Cap Growth Funds27225/83461444/73053323/61171235/330Large-Cap Growth Funds94791/84873534/73361374/61781270/335
Gabelli Eq:SC Gro; AAASmall-Cap Core Funds71514/7331486/6211784/5082464/272Small-Cap Core Funds70527/76016101/6661792/5492569/278
Gabelli Eq:Wd SCV; AAASmall-Cap Core Funds33237/73327166/62156282/508--Small-Cap Core Funds94714/76043284/66665355/549--
GAMCO Gl:Oppty; AAAGlobal Large-Cap Growth3544/1252824/872315/662711/40Global Large-Cap Growth3744/1191714/852618/702912/41
GAMCO Gl:Growth; AAAGlobal Large-Cap Growth3847/1251614/873523/668836/40Global Large-Cap Growth6679/1193126/854129/708937/41
GAMCO Gold; AAAGold Oriented Funds5541/744527/594021/52299/31Precious Metal Funds5242/804428/633820/52289/32
GAMCO Intl Gro; AAAInternational Large-Cap Growth2445/1873450/1486777/1155331/58International Large-Cap Growth1528/1864568/1536572/1115536/65
Gabelli Bl Chp Val; AAALarge-Cap Core Funds67622/93048380/79935228/6642596/387Large-Cap Core Funds64621/97928228/83422151/7092288/417
Gabelli Inv:ABC; AAASpecialty Diversified Equity Funds6827/3993/3371/15303/9Specialty Diversified Equity Funds6827/39238/34143/22303/9
GAMCO Mathers; AAASpecialty Diversified Equity Funds7831/394214/33508/15606/9Specialty Diversified Equity Funds7530/393813/345312/22909/9
Comstock Cap Val; ASpecialty Diversified Equity Funds9036/395920/338213/15707/9Specialty Diversified Equity Funds9337/39124/347918/22606/9
GAMCO Gl:Telecom; AAATelecommunications Funds2812/43207/34329/28223/13Telecommunications Funds2812/43186/34288/28102/20
GAMCO Gl:Convert; AAAConvertible Securities Funds6846/679550/529246/499338/40Convertible Securities Funds74/658844/498441/489337/39
Gabelli Utilities; AAAUtility Funds2724/9197/811812/672612/46Utility Funds1311/8932/811913/702010/50
787:Gabelli Merg&Acq; YMid-Cap Core Funds96387/40433112/34349134/275--
787:Gabelli Merg&Acq; AMid-Cap Core Funds88362/4001137/3272876/262--
Gabelli Capital Asset FundDistributed through Insurance Channel827/34213/300918/20076/95Distributed through Insurance Channel825/34245135/3002458/2411211/95
% of funds in top half 60.0% 78.9% 68.4% 64.7%  45.0% 90.0% 68.4% 64.7% 
                  
Data presented reflects past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Strong rankings are not indicative of positive fund performance. Absolute performance for some funds was negative for certain periods. Other share classes are available which may have different performance characteristics.
Data presented reflects past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Strong rankings are not indicative of positive fund performance. Absolute performance for some
Data presented reflects past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Strong rankings are not indicative of positive fund performance. Absolute performance for some
funds was negative for certain periods. Other share classes are available which may have different performance characteristics.funds was negative for certain periods. Other share classes are available which may have different performance characteristics.
                  
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested and do not include the effect of loads. If an expense waiver was in effect, it may have had a material effect on the total return or yield for the period.
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees andLipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and
expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives.expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives.
Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested and do not include the effect of loads. If an expense waiver was in effect, it may have had a material effect on the total return or yield for the period.Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested and do not include the effect of loads. If an expense waiver was in effect, it may have had a material effect on the total return or yield for the period.
                  
Relative long-term investment performance remained strong with approximately 60%, 79%, 68% and 65% of firmwide mutual funds in the top half of their Lipper categories on a one-, three-, five-, and ten-year total-return basis, respectively, as of March 31, 2010.
Relative long-term investment performance remained strong with approximately 45%, 90%, 68% and 65% of firmwide mutual funds in the top half of their Lipper categories on a one-,Relative long-term investment performance remained strong with approximately 45%, 90%, 68% and 65% of firmwide mutual funds in the top half of their Lipper categories on a one-,
three-, five-, and ten-year total-return basis, respectively, as of June 30, 2010.three-, five-, and ten-year total-return basis, respectively, as of June 30, 2010.
                  
Investors should consider carefully the investment objective, risks, charges and expenses of a fund before investing. The Prospectus which contains more information about this and other matters, should be read carefully before investing. You can obtain a prospectus by calling 1-800 GABELLI. Distributed by Gabelli & Company. Other share classes are available that have different performance characteristics.
Investors should consider carefully the investment objective, risks, charges and expenses of a fund before investing. The Prospectus which contains more information about this andInvestors should consider carefully the investment objective, risks, charges and expenses of a fund before investing. The Prospectus which contains more information about this and
other matters, should be read carefully before investing. You can obtain a prospectus by calling 1-800 GABELLI. Distributed by Gabelli & Company. Other share classes areother matters, should be read carefully before investing. You can obtain a prospectus by calling 1-800 GABELLI. Distributed by Gabelli & Company. Other share classes are
available that have different performance characteristics.available that have different performance characteristics.
                  
The inception date for the Gabelli SRI Green Fund was June 1, 2007. The inception date for the Gabelli Woodland Small Cap Value Fund was December 31, 2002. The inception date for the Gabelli Enterprise Mergers & Acquisitions Fund was February 28, 2001.
The inception date for the Gabelli SRI Green Fund was June 1, 2007. The inception date for the Gabelli Woodland Small Cap Value Fund was December 31, 2002. The inception date forThe inception date for the Gabelli SRI Green Fund was June 1, 2007. The inception date for the Gabelli Woodland Small Cap Value Fund was December 31, 2002. The inception date for
the Gabelli Enterprise Mergers & Acquisitions Fund was February 28, 2001.the Gabelli Enterprise Mergers & Acquisitions Fund was February 28, 2001.
 
 
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The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto included in Item 1 to this report.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2010 Compared To Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2009
 
(Unaudited; in thousands, except per share data)            
 2010  2009  2010  2009 
Revenues            
Investment advisory and incentive fees $49,342  $35,199  $50,271  $35,989 
Insitutional research services  3,424   3,650   4,524   3,949 
Distribution fees and other income  7,232   4,510   7,704   5,233 
Total revenues  59,998   43,359   62,499   45,171 
Expenses                
Compensation  26,213   20,785   25,871   19,681 
Management fee  2,448   1,349   1,380   2,304 
Distribution costs  7,031   5,422   7,099   5,583 
Other operating expenses  4,936   4,301   5,569   4,942 
Total expenses  40,628   31,857   39,919   32,510 
Operating income  19,370   11,502   22,580   12,661 
Other income (expense)                
Net gain from investments  5,232   2,592 
Net gain/(loss) from investments  (7,797)  10,730 
Interest and dividend income  815   1,278   1,089   801 
Interest expense  (3,292)  (3,234)  (3,406)  (3,435)
Total other income, net  2,755   636 
Total other income (expense), net  (10,114)  8,096 
Income before income taxes  22,125   12,138   12,466   20,757 
Income tax provision  8,294   3,988   4,401   7,133 
Net income  13,831   8,150   8,065   13,624 
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests  105   (62)
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests  16   308 
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders $13,726  $8,212  $8,049  $13,316 
                
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders per share                
Basic $0.50  $0.30  $0.30  $0.49 
Diluted $0.50  $0.30  $0.30  $0.48 
                
Reconciliation of net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders                
to Adjusted EBITDA:                
                
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders $13,726  $8,212  $8,049  $13,316 
Interest expense  3,292   3,234   3,406   3,435 
Income tax provision and net income attributable to noncontrolling interests  8,399   3,926   4,417   7,441 
Depreciation and amortization  171   165   172   161 
Adjusted EBITDA (a) $25,588  $15,537  $16,044  $24,353 
        
 
(a) Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and noncontrolling interests.  Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of performance as promulgated under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States nor should it be considered as an indicator of our overall financial performance.  We use Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure of performance as we believe it gives investors a more complete understanding of our operating results before the impact of financing activities as a tool for determining the private market value of an enterprise.
 
 
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Total revenues were $60.0$62.5 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2010, 38.2%38.3% above the $43.4$45.2 million reported in the firstsecond quarter of 2009.  Operating income was $19.4$22.6 million, an increase of $7.9$9.9 million or 68.7%78.0% from the $11.5$12.7 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2009.  Total other income, net of interest expense, was $2.8an expense of $10.1 million for the firstsecond quarter 2010 versus $0.6income of $8.1 million in the prior year’s quarter.  In the short-run, our results remain sensitive to changes in the equity markets.  Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.’s shareholders for the quarter was $8.0 million or $0.30 per fully diluted share versus $13.3 million or $0.48 per fully diluted share in the prior year’s quarter.
Investment advisory fees for the second quarter 2010 were $50.3 million, 39.7% above the 2009 comparative figure of $36.0 million.  Open-end mutual fund revenues increased by 38.7% to $23.3 million from $16.8 million in second quarter 2009 due to higher average AUM.  Our closed-end fund revenues rose 36.4% to $9.0 million in the second quarter 2010 from $6.6 million in 2009 due to increased average AUM.  Institutional and private wealth management accounts revenues, whose revenues are based upon prior quarter-end AUM, increased 44.2% to $17.3 million from $12.0 million in second quarter 2009, primarily due to higher AUM.  Investment partnership revenues were $0.7 million, an increase of 40.0% from the $0.5 million in 2009.  This increase was primarily due to higher AUM in the current qu arter as compared to the prior year's quarter.
Our institutional research subsidiary achieved revenues of $4.5 million in the second quarter 2010, increasing 15.4% from the $3.9 million in the prior year.
Open-end fund distribution fees and other income were $7.7 million for the second quarter 2010, an increase of 48.1% or $2.5 million from the prior period’s $5.2 million, primarily due to higher quarterly average AUM in open-end equity mutual funds that generate such fees.
Compensation costs, which are largely variable, were $25.9 million or 31.5% higher than the $19.7 million recorded in the prior year period.  This increase was driven by higher revenues across most business lines as AUM increased substantially quarter over quarter.
Management fee expense, which is completely variable and based on pretax income, decreased to $1.4 million in the second quarter of 2010 from $2.3 million in the 2009 period.
Distribution costs were $7.1 million, an increase of 26.8% from $5.6 million in the prior year’s period as average AUM in open-end mutual funds, the majority of which were obtained through third-party distribution programs, increased 31% in the second quarter 2010 from the second quarter of 2009.
Other operating expenses increased by $0.7 million to $5.6 million in the second quarter of 2010 from the prior year second quarter of $4.9 million.
Total expenses, excluding the management fee, were $38.5 million in the second quarter of 2010, a 27.5% increase from $30.2 million in the second quarter of 2009.
Operating income for the second quarter of 2010 was $22.6 million, an increase of $9.9 million from the second quarter 2009’s $12.7 million.  This increase was largely due to the increase in revenues partially offset by a smaller increase in operating expenses.
Total other income (net of interest expense) was an expense of $10.1 million for the second quarter 2010 versus income of $8.1 million in the prior year’s quarter.  The majority of the $18.2 million swing is from the trading results of our investments in equity instruments.  Interest income was lower by $0.2 million while dividend income was higher by $0.5 million.  Interest expense was unchanged at $3.4 million for both the second quarter 2010 and 2009.
The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2010 was 35.3% as compared to the prior year period’s effective rate of 34.4%.
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 Compared To Six Months Ended June 30, 2009
(Unaudited; in thousands, except per share data)      
  2010  2009 
Revenues      
  Investment advisory and incentive fees $99,613  $71,188 
  Insitutional research services  7,948   7,599 
  Distribution fees and other income  14,936   9,743 
Total revenues  122,497   88,530 
Expenses        
  Compensation  52,084   40,466 
  Management fee  3,828   3,653 
  Distribution costs  14,130   11,005 
  Other operating expenses  10,505   9,243 
Total expenses  80,547   64,367 
Operating income  41,950   24,163 
Other income (expense)        
  Net gain/(loss) from investments  (2,565)  13,322 
  Interest and dividend income  1,904   2,079 
  Interest expense  (6,698)  (6,669)
Total other income (expense), net  (7,359)  8,732 
Income before income taxes  34,591   32,895 
Income tax provision  12,695   11,121 
Net income  21,896   21,774 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests  121   246 
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders $21,775  $21,528 
         
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders per share        
Basic $0.80  $0.79 
Diluted $0.80  $0.78 
         
Reconciliation of net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders        
  to Adjusted EBITDA:        
         
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders $21,775  $21,528 
Interest expense  6,698   6,669 
Income tax provision and net income attributable to noncontrolling interests  12,816   11,367 
Depreciation and amortization  343   327 
Adjusted EBITDA (a) $41,632  $39,891 
         
(a) Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and noncontrolling interests.  Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of performance as promulgated under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States nor should it be considered as an indicator of our overall financial performance.  We use Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure of performance as we believe it gives investors a more complete understanding of our operating results before the impact of financing activities as a tool for determining the private market value of an enterprise.
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Total revenues were $122.5 million in the six months ended 2010, 38.4% above the $88.5 million reported in the six months ended 2009.  Operating income was $42.0 million, an increase of $17.8 million or 73.6% from the $24.2 million in the six months ended 2009.  Total other income, net of interest expense, was an expense of $7.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 versus income of $8.7 million in the prior year’s quarter.  In the short-run, our results remain sensitive to changes in the equity market.  Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.’s shareholders for the quartersix months ended June 30, 2010 was $13.7$21.8 million or $0.50$0.80 per fully diluted share versus $8.2$21.5 million or $0.30$0.78 per fully diluted share in the prior year’s quarter.period.
 
Investment advisory fees for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2010 were $49.3$99.6 million, 40.1%39.9% above the 2009 comparative figure of $35.2$71.2 million.  Open-end mutual fund revenues increased by 40.1%39.4% to $22.0$45.3 million from $15.7$32.5 million in first quarterthe six months ended June 30, 2009 due to higher average AUM.  Our closed-end fund revenues rose 50.0%42.7% to $8.7$17.7 million in the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2010 from $5.8$12.4 million in 2009 due to increased average AUM.  Institutional and private wealth management accounts revenues, whose revenues are based upon prior quarter-end AUM, increased 35.6%39.3% to $17.9$35.1 million from $13.2$25.2 million in first quarterthe six months ended June 30, 2009, primarily due to higher AUM.  Investment partnership revenues were $0.8$1.5 million, nearly doublean increase of 50.0% from the $0.5$1.0 million in 2009.  This increaseincr ease was primarily due to higher AUM in the current quartersix month period as compared to the pr iorprior year's quarter.period.
 
Our institutional research subsidiary achieved revenues of $3.4$7.9 million in the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2010, declining 8.1%increasing 3.9% from the $3.7$7.6 million in the prior year.
 
Open-end fund distribution fees and other income were $7.2$14.9 million for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2010, an increase of 60.0%53.6% or $2.7$5.2 million from the prior period’s $4.5$9.7 million, primarily due to higher quarterly average AUM in open-end equity mutual funds that generate such fees.
 
Compensation costs, which are largely variable, were $26.2$52.1 million or 26.0%28.6% higher than the $20.8$40.5 million recorded in the prior year period.  This increase was driven by higher revenues across most business lines as AUM increased quarterperiod over quarter.period.
 
Management fee expense, which is completely variable and based on pretax income, increased slightly to $2.4$3.8 million in the first quarter ofsix months ended 2010 from $1.3$3.7 million in the 2009 period.
 
Distribution costs were $7.0$14.1 million, an increase of 29.6%28.2% from $5.4$11.0 million in the prior year’s period.period as average AUM in open-end mutual funds, the majority of which were obtained through third-party distribution programs, increased 36% for the six months ended June 30, 2010 from the six months ended June 30, 2009.
 
Other operating expenses increased by $0.6$1.3 million to $4.9$10.5 million in the first quarter ofsix months ended June 30, 2010 from the prior year first quarter of $4.3period’s $9.2 million.  Excluding the receipt of insurance claimsreimbursements for legal fees and expenses submittedexpensed in prior quarters,periods, for both the 2010 and 2009 first quarter,periods, other operating expenses would have decreasedbeen only slightly higher by $0.5$0.1 million.
 
Total expenses, excluding the management fee, were $38.2$76.7 million in the first quarter ofsix months ended June 30, 2010, a 25.2%26.4% increase from $30.5$60.7 million in the first quarter ofsix months ended June 30, 2009.
 
Operating income for the first quarter ofsix months ended June 30, 2010 was $19.4$42.0 million, an increase of $7.9$17.8 million from the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2009’s $11.5$24.2 million.  This increase was largely due to the increase in revenues partially offset by a smaller increase in operating expenses.
 
Total other income (net of interest expense) was $2.8an expense of $7.4 million for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2010 versus $0.6income of $8.7 million in the prior year’s quarter.  $2.7period.  The majority of the swing of $16.1 million is due to the trading results of this increase is from the effect of mark to market increasesour investments in equity instruments.  Interest income was lower by $0.5$0.6 million while dividend income was unchanged.higher by $0.5 million.  Interest expense increased slightly to $3.3was flat at $6.7 million for first quarterboth the six months ended June 30, 2010 from $3.2 million for the prior year quarter.and 2009.
 
The effective tax rate for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2010 was 37.5%36.7% as compared to the prior year period’s effective rate of 32.9%33.8%.  The prior year’s rate includesincluded a reduction to certain income tax reserves.
 
 
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our principal assets consist of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, securities held for investment purposes and investments in mutual funds, and investment partnerships and offshore funds, both proprietary and external.  Cash and cash equivalents are comprised primarily of United States Treasury securities with maturities of three months or less and money market funds managed by GAMCO.  Although the investment partnerships and offshore funds are for the most part illiquid, the underlying investments of such partnerships or funds are for the most part liquid, and the valuations of these products reflect that underlying liquidity.
 
Summary cash flow data is as follows:
 
 Three months ended  Six months ended 
 March 31,  June 30, 
 2010  2009  2010  2009 
Cash flows provided by (used in): (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Operating activities $19,125  $83,627  $(49,813) $121,159 
Investing activities  675   (18,287)  3,282   (35,893)
Financing activities  (8,923)  (2,844)  (32,979)  (6,228)
Net increase  10,877   64,496 
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents  (48)  (15)  (18)  118 
Net (decrease) increase  (79,528)  79,156 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  338,270   331,174   338,270   331,174 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $349,099  $393,655  $258,742  $410,330 
        
 
Cash requirements and liquidity needs have historically been met through cash generated by operating activities and our borrowing capacity.  Our shelf registration provides us opportunistic flexibility to sell any combination of senior and subordinate debt securities, convertible debt securities, equity securities (including common and preferred stock), and other securities up to a total amount of $400 million.  On February 25, 2010, Moody’s Investors Service lowered the Company’s investment grade rating one notch from Baa2 to Baa3 while maintaining a stable outlook.
 
At March 31,June 30, 2010, we had total cash and cash equivalents (excluding restricted cash) of $349.1$258.7 million, an increasea decrease of $10.9$79.5 million from December 31, 2009.  Cash and cash equivalents and investments in securities held in escrow relating to the $60 million 6.5% convertible note and held by consolidated investment partnerships and offshore funds are restricted from use for general operating purposes.  Total debt outstanding at March 31,June 30, 2010 was $198.9$178.9 million, consisting of the $60 million 6.5% convertible note, the $40$20 million 6% convertible note and the $99 million of 5.5% senior notes.  The Company has given notice to the holder of the $40 million 6% convertible note that the Company will redeemredeemed $20 million of the 6% convertible note for 101% of par value on May 31, 2010.
 
For the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2010, cash provided byused in operating activities was $19.1$49.8 million.  The most significant contributor to the lower cash provided by operating activities in the first threesix months of 2010 versus the first threesix months of 2009 was the activity in the trading securities and investment in partnerships.as there were net purchases of trading securities of $63.8 million during 2010 while during the 2009 period there were net sales of trading securities of $90.8 million.  Cash provided by investing activities, related to purchases and proceeds from sales of available for sale securities and change in restricted cash, was $0.7$3.3 million in the first threesix months of 2010.  Cash used in financing activities in the first threesix months of 2010 was $8.9$33.0 million.
 
For the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2009, cash provided by operating activities was $83.6$121.2 million.  Cash used in investing activities, related to purchases and sales of available for sale securities and change in restricted cash, was $18.3$35.9 million in the first threesix months of 2009.  Cash used in financing activities in the first threesix months of 2009 was $2.8$6.2 million.

Based upon our current level of operations and anticipated growth, we expect that our current cash balances plus cash flows from operating activities and our borrowing capacity will be sufficient to finance our working capital needs for the foreseeable future.  We have no material commitments for capital expenditures aside from the $20 million redemption of the $40 million 6% convertible note for 101% of par value on May 31, 2010.expenditures.
 
As a registered broker-dealer, Gabelli & Company is subject to certain net capital requirements.  Gabelli & Company's net capital has historically exceeded these minimum net capital requirements.  Gabelli & Company computes its net capital under the alternative method permitted, which requires minimum net capital of the greater of $250,000 or 2% of the aggregate debt items in the reserve formula for those broker-dealers subject to Rule 15c3-3 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  The requirement was $250,000 at March 31,June 30, 2010.  At March 31,June 30, 2010, Gabelli & Company had net capital, as defined, of approximately $18.6$10.4 million, exceeding the regulatory requirement by approximately $18.4$10.2 million.  Gabelli & Company’sRegulatory net capital as defined, may be reducedrequirements increase when Gabelli & Company is involved in firm commitment underwriting activities.  This did not occur as of or for the three months ended March 31, 2010.
 
 
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Market Risk
 
Our primary market risk exposure is to changes in equity prices and interest rates.  Since over 90% of our AUM are equities, our financial results are subject to equity-market risk as revenues from our money management services are sensitive to stock market dynamics.  In addition, returns from our proprietary investment portfolio are exposed to interest rate and equity market risk.
 
The Company earns substantially all of its revenue as advisory fees from our Mutual Fund, Institutional and Private Wealth Management, and Investment Partnership assets.  Such fees represent a percentage of AUM and the majority of these assets are in equity investments.  Accordingly, since revenues are proportionate to the value of those investments, a substantial increase or decrease in equity markets overall will have a corresponding effect on the Company's revenues.
 
With respect to our proprietary investment activities, included in investments in securities of $177.0$213.1 million at March 31,June 30, 2010 were investments in mutual funds, largely invested in equity products, of $65.5$57.5 million, a selection of common and preferred stocks totaling $109.2$152.7 million, and other investments of approximately $2.2$2.9 million.  Investments in mutual funds generally lower market risk through the diversification of financial instruments within their portfolio.  In addition, we may alter our investment holdings from time to time in response to changes in market risks and other factors considered appropriate by management.  Of the approximately $109.2$152.7 million invested in common and preferred stocks at March 31,June 30, 2010, $34.7$32.8 million represented our investment in Westwood Holdings Group Inc., and $ 20.4$16 .9 million was invested in risk arbitrage opportunities in connection with mergers, consolidations, acquisitions, tender offers or other similar transactions.  Securities sold, not yet purchased are stated at fair value and are subject to market risks resulting from changes in price and volatility.  At March 31,June 30, 2010, the fair value of securities sold, not yet purchased was $9.1$13.7 million.  Investments in partnerships totaled $70.7$74.1 million at March 31,June 30, 2010, the majority of which consisted of investment partnerships and offshore funds which invest in risk arbitrage opportunities.  These transactions generally involve announced deals with agreed upon terms and conditions, including pricing, which typically involve less market risk than common stocks held in a trading portfolio.  The principal risk associated with risk arbitrage transactions is the inability of the companies involved to complete the transaction.
 
GAMCO’s exposure to interest rate risk results, principally, from its investment of excess cash in U.S. Government securities.  These investments are primarily short term in nature, and the carrying value of these investments generally approximates fair value.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.  Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.  See Note A and the Company’s Critical Accounting Policies in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in GAMCO’s 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 15, 2010 for details on Significant Accounting Policies.
 
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
In the normal course of its business, GAMCO is exposed to risk of loss due to fluctuations in the securities market and general economy. Management is responsible for identifying, assessing and managing market and other risks.
 
Our exposure to pricing risk in equity securities is directly related to our role as financial intermediary and advisor for AUM in our Mutual Funds, Separate Accounts, and Investment Partnerships as well as our proprietary investment and trading activities.  At March 31,June 30, 2010, we had equity investments, including mutual funds largely invested in equity products, of $174.8$208.5 million.  Investments in mutual funds, $65.5$57.5 million, usually generate lower market risk through the diversification of financial instruments within their portfolios.  In addition, we may alter our investment holdings from time to time in response to changes in market risks and other factors considered appropriate by management.  We also hold investments in partnerships which invest primarily in equity securities and which are s ubjectsu bject to changes in equity prices.  Investments in partnerships totaled $70.2$74.1 million, of which $19.0$23.7 million were invested in partnerships which invest in event-driven merger arbitrage strategies.  These strategies are primarily dependent upon deal closure rather than the overall market environment.  The equity investment portfolio is at fair value and will move in line with the equity markets.  The trading portfolio changes will be recorded as net gain (loss) from investments in the condensed consolidated statements of income while the available for sale portfolio changes will be recorded in other comprehensive income in the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition.
 
 
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Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
 
We evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31,June 30, 2010.  Disclosure controls and procedures as defined under the Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e), are designed to ensure that the information we are required to disclose in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the SEC’s rule and forms.  Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), and Co-Principal Accounting Officers (“PAOs”), to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  Our CEO, CFO,& #160;and PAOs participated in this evaluation and concluded that, as of the date of March 31,June 30, 2010, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
 
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting as defined by Rule 13a-15(f) that occurred during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Forward-Looking Information
 
Our disclosure and analysis in this report contain some forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements give our current expectations or forecasts of future events. You can identify these statements because they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning. They also appear in any discussion of future operating or financial performance. In particular, these include statements relating to future actions, future performance of our products, expenses, the outcome of any legal proceedings, and financial results.  Although we believe that we are basing our expectations and belief s on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of what we currently know about our business and operations, there can be no assurance that our actual results will not differ materially from what we expect or believe. Some of the factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our expectations or beliefs include, without limitation: the adverse effect from a decline in the securities markets; a decline in the performance of our products; a general downturn in the economy; changes in government policy or regulation; changes in our ability to attract or retain key employees; and unforeseen costs and other effects related to legal proceedings or investigations of governmental and self-regulatory organizations. We also direct your attention to any more specific discussions of risk contained in our Form 10-Q and other public filings.  We are providing these statements as permitted by the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We do not undertake to update publicly any forward-looking statements if we subsequently learn that we are unlikely to achieve our expectations or if we receive any additional information relating to the subject matters of our forward-looking statements.
 
Part II:  Other Information

 Item 1.Legal Proceedings
  
From time to time, the Company is named in legal actions.  These actions may seek substantial compensatory as well as punitive damages.  The Company is also subject to governmental or regulatory examinations or investigations.  The examinations or investigations could result in adverse outcomes including fines, injunctions or other relief.  The Company cannot predict the ultimate outcome of such matters.
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 Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
  
 The following table provides information with respect to the repurchase of Class A Common Stock of GAMCO during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2010:

        (c) Total Number of  (d) Maximum 
  (a) Total  (b) Average  Shares Repurchased as  Number of Shares 
  Number of  Price Paid Per  Part of Publicly  That May Yet Be 
  Shares  Share, net of  Announced Plans  Purchased Under 
Period Repurchased  Commissions  or Programs  the Plans or Programs 
1/01/10 - 1/31/10  29,100  $43.47   29,100   679,236 
2/01/10 - 2/28/10  47,800  $41.54   47,800   631,436 
3/01/10 - 3/31/10  103,300  $46.30   103,300   528,136 
Totals  180,200       180,200     
        (c) Total Number of  (d) Maximum 
  (a) Total  (b) Average  Shares Repurchased as  Number of Shares 
  Number of  Price Paid Per  Part of Publicly  That May Yet Be 
  Shares  Share, net of  Announced Plans  Purchased Under 
Period Repurchased  Commissions  or Programs  the Plans or Programs 
4/01/10 - 4/30/10  30,200  $45.98   30,200   497,936 
5/01/10 - 5/31/10  82,400   42.63   82,400   915,536 
6/01/10 - 6/30/10  117,900   37.73   117,900   797,636 
Totals  230,500  $40.56   230,500     
                 

 
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In May 2010, the Board of Directors approved an increase of 500,000 shares of GBL available to be repurchased under our stock repurchase program.  Our stock repurchase programs are not subject to expiration dates.

Item 6.  (a) Exhibits
  
 
 31.1Certification of CEO pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).

 31.2Certification of CFO pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).

 32.1Certification of CEO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 32.2Certification of CFO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002.
  

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.
 
GAMCO INVESTORS, INC.
(Registrant)
 
By:/s/ Kieran Caterina By:/s/ Diane M. LaPointe 
Name: Kieran CaterinaName:  Diane M. LaPointe
Title: Co-Principal Accounting OfficerTitle: Co-Principal Accounting Officer
  
Date: May 6,August 5, 2010Date: May 6,August 5, 2010
 
 
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