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SEC Filings
All companies that sell securities in the United States must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and file reports on a regular basis.
These reports include company annual reports (10K, 10Q), news updates (8K), investor presentations (found in 8Ks), insider trades (form 4), ownership reports (13D, and 13G), and reports related to the specific securities sold, such as registration statements and prospectus. This page shows recent SEC filings related to Bancroft Fund Ltd.
SEC Filings (Chronological Order)
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| March 20, 2025 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| March 20, 2025 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| February 13, 2025 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund Ltd. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - EXHIBIT 2 EXHIBIT 2 Schedule A This Schedule sets forth information with respect to each purchase and sale of Common Shares which were effectuated by Saba Capital within the past sixty days prior to 2/11/25, the date of the event which required filing of this Schedule 13D. |
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| February 13, 2025 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund Ltd. / Saba Capital Management, L.P. - EXHIBIT 1 EXHIBIT 1 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(k) The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on Schedule 13D is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13D shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint filing agreements. |
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| May 30, 2024 |
BANCROFT FUND LTD. One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 BANCROFT FUND LTD. One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 May 30, 2024 VIA EDGAR AND ELECTRONIC MAIL Samantha Brutlag Jeff Long Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street N.E. Washington, DC 20549 RE: Bancroft Fund Ltd. (File Nos. 333-278788 and 811-02151) Dear Ms. Brutlag and Mr. Long: Pursuant to Rule 461 of the General Rules and Regulations und |
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| April 3, 2024 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| March 21, 2024 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| March 21, 2024 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| December 28, 2023 |
144 0001185533 XXXXXXXX LIVE 0000009521 Bancroft Fund Ltd. 811-02151 One Corporate Center Rye NY 10580 914-921-5000 Mario J. Gabelli Director Common Shares G.research , LLC One Corporate Center Rye NY 10580 1732 28160 5828029 12/28/2023 NASDAQ Common Shares 07/28/2015 Open Market Purchase Issuer N 1732 07/28/2015 Cash N Associated Capital Group, Inc. 191 Mason Street Greenwich CT 06830 Common Shar |
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| April 5, 2023 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| April 5, 2023 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| April 3, 2023 |
NPORT-EX 2 GB44GB022823.htm 1 Bancroft Fund Ltd. Schedule of Investments — January 31, 2023 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value CONVERTIBLE CORPORATE BONDS — 89.9% Airlines — 2.7% $ 1,465,000 JetBlue Airways Corp., 0.500%, 04/01/26 ............... $ 1,165,408 2,500,000 Southwest Airlines Co., 1.250%, 05/01/25 ............... 3,006,875 4,172,283 Automotive — 2.3% 3,500,000 Ford Motor Co |
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| April 3, 2023 |
NPORT-P false 0000009521 XXXXXXXX Bancroft Fund Ltd 811-02151 0000009521 5493000X4Y1FB4G26P45 One Corporate Center Rye 10580-1422 1-800-422-3554 Bancroft Fund Ltd 5493000X4Y1FB4G26P45 2023-10-31 2023-01-31 N 153668874. |
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| September 29, 2022 |
1 Bancroft Fund Ltd. Schedule of Investments — July 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value CONVERTIBLE CORPORATE BONDS — 84.5% Airlines — 2.7% $ 1,465,000 JetBlue Airways Corp., 0.500%, 04/01/26 ............... $ 1,051,870 2,500,000 Southwest Airlines Co., 1.250%, 05/01/25 ............... 3,170,625 4,222,495 Automotive — 2.4% 3,500,000 Ford Motor Co., Zero Coupon, 03/15/26 ...... |
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| August 25, 2022 |
(ii) Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated By-Laws of Registrant** AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF BANCROFT FUND LTD. Effective: August 17, 2022 On August 17, 2022, the Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (the ?Fund?), in accordance with the Fund?s Amended and Restated By-Laws (the ?By-Laws?) and the Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as amended, approved and adopted the following amendment to the By-Laws, to be effect |
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| August 25, 2022 |
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 24, 2022 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 24, 2022 Securities Act File No. |
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| April 1, 2022 |
1 Bancroft Fund Ltd. Schedule of Investments — January 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value CONVERTIBLE CORPORATE BONDS — 78.0% Airlines — 2.3% $ 1,465,000 JetBlue Airways Corp., 0.500%, 04/01/26(a) ............. $ 1,408,918 1,980,000 Southwest Airlines Co., 1.250%, 05/01/25 ............... 2,705,224 4,114,142 Automotive — 2.6% 3,500,000 Ford Motor Co., Zero Coupon, 03/15/26(a) |
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| March 24, 2022 |
DEF 14A 1 app10030956x1def14a.htm DEF 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Definitive Proxy Sta |
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| March 24, 2022 |
DEFA14A 1 bcv-html4563defa14a.htm BANCROFT FUND (BCV)DEFA14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definiti |
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| January 10, 2022 |
BCV.PRA / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. / Advisors Asset Management, Inc. - SC 13G/A Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 5)* Bancroft Fund Ltd (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 59695106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedu |
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| January 7, 2022 |
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm ** CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of our report dated December 22, 2021, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in Bancroft Fund Ltd. |
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| January 7, 2022 |
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 7, 2022 POS EX 1 d261829dposex.htm BANCROFT FUND LTD. As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 7, 2022 Securities Act File No. 333-259267 Investment Company Act File No. 811-02151 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 Form N-2 (Check Appropriate Box or Boxes) ☒ REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ☐ Pre-Effective Amendment No. ☒ Pos |
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| December 14, 2021 |
SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, MEAGHER & FLOM LLP CORRESP 1 filename1.htm SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, MEAGHER & FLOM LLP 500 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02116 TEL: (617) 573-4800 FAX: (617) 573-4822 www.skadden.com DIRECT DIAL 617-573-4836 DIRECT FAX 617-305-4836 EMAIL ADDRESS [email protected] December 14, 2021 FIRM/AFFILIATE OFFICES - CHICAGO HOUSTON LOS ANGELES NEW YORK PALO ALTO WASHINGTON, D.C. WILMINGTON - BEIJING BRUSSELS FRAN |
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| September 28, 2021 |
1 Bancroft Fund Ltd. Schedule of Investments — July 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value CONVERTIBLE CORPORATE BONDS — 79 .7 % Airlines — 1 .4 % $ 1,465,000 JetBlue Airways Corp. , 0.500 % , 04/01/26 (a) .............................. $ 1,444,490 980,000 Southwest Airlines Co. , 1.250 % , 05/01/25 .................................. 1,441,213 2,885,703 Automotive — 1 .3 % 2,500,0 |
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| March 31, 2021 |
FOR VALIDATION PURPOSES ONLY - [64092.SOI] Bancroft Fund Ltd. Schedule of Investments — January 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value CONVERTIBLE CORPORATE BONDS — 78.9% Aerospace — 1.4% $ 1,500,000 Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc., 2.250%, 12/15/23 $ 2,988,329 Airlines — 0.6% 980,000 Southwest Airlines Co., 1.250%, 05/01/25 1,385,475 Business Services — 3.7% 1,265,000 2U Inc., 2.250% |
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| March 29, 2021 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| March 29, 2021 |
? SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| February 4, 2021 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. 4 )* Bancroft Fund Ltd - (NAME OF ISSUER) Common Stock - (TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES) 59695106 - (CUSIP NUMBER) December 31, 2020 - (DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which th |
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| September 28, 2020 |
FOR VALIDATION PURPOSES ONLY - [13963.SOI] Bancroft Fund Ltd. Schedule of Investments — July 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value CONVERTIBLE CORPORATE BONDS — 77.8% Aerospace — 1.3% $ 1,500,000 Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc., 2.250%, 12/15/23 $ 2,448,240 Airlines — 0.5% 840,000 Southwest Airlines Co., 1.250%, 05/01/25 977,889 Business Services — 5.7% 1,265,000 2U Inc., 2.250%, 05/ |
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| May 8, 2020 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. / Advisors Asset Management, Inc. - FORM SC 13G/A Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. 3)* Bankcroft Fund Ltd - (NAME OF ISSUER) Common Stock - (TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES) 59695106 - (CUSIP NUMBER) April 30, 2020 - (DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this |
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| May 4, 2020 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| May 1, 2020 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| March 31, 2020 |
HTML Bancroft Fund Ltd. Schedule of Investments — January 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value CONVERTIBLE CORPORATE BONDS — 69.9% Aerospace — 1.8% $1,500,000 Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc., 2.250%, 12/15/23 $ 3,056,305 Business Services — 3.5% 1,500,000 Perficient Inc., 2.375%, 09/15/23 2,152,145 850,000 RingCentral Inc., Zero Coupon, 03/15/23 2,147,488 1,500,000 Square Inc., 0.50 |
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| March 26, 2020 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. DEF 14A - - DEF 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| March 26, 2020 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. DEFA14A - - DEFA 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| March 5, 2020 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. CORRESP - - CORRESP BANCROFT FUND LTD. One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 March 5, 2020 VIA EDGAR AND ELECTRONIC MAIL David Orlic Division of Investment Management U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street N.E. Washington, DC 20549 RE: Bancroft Fund Ltd. (File Nos. 333-235914 and 811-02151) Dear Mr. Orlic: Pursuant to Rule 461 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Act |
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| February 27, 2020 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. CORRESP - - CORRESP SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, MEAGHER & FLOM LLP 500 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02116 FIRM/AFFILIATE OFFICES - CHICAGO HOUSTON LOS ANGELES NEW YORK PALO ALTO WASHINGTON, D. |
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| February 13, 2020 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. / Advisors Asset Management, Inc. - FORM SC 13G/A Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. 2 )* Bankcroft Fund Ltd - (NAME OF ISSUER) Common Stock - (TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES) 59695106 - (CUSIP NUMBER) December 31, 2019 - (DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which t |
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| February 10, 2020 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. 144 - - OMB APPROVAL OMB Number 3235-0101 Expires: June 30, 2020 Estimated average burden hours per response . |
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| February 3, 2020 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. 144 - - OMB APPROVAL OMB Number 3235-0101 Expires: June 30, 2020 Estimated average burden hours per response . |
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| January 24, 2020 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. 144 - - OMB APPROVAL OMB Number 3235-0101 Expires: June 30, 2020 Estimated average burden hours per response . |
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| January 23, 2020 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. 144 - - OMB APPROVAL OMB Number 3235-0101 Expires: June 30, 2020 Estimated average burden hours per response . |
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| January 16, 2020 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. 144 - - OMB APPROVAL OMB Number 3235-0101 Expires: June 30, 2020 Estimated average burden hours per response . |
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| January 9, 2020 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. 144 - - OMB APPROVAL OMB Number 3235-0101 Expires: June 30, 2020 Estimated average burden hours per response . |
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| December 31, 2019 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. 144 - - OMB APPROVAL OMB Number 3235-0101 Expires: June 30, 2020 Estimated average burden hours per response . |
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| December 30, 2019 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. 144 - - OMB APPROVAL OMB Number 3235-0101 Expires: June 30, 2020 Estimated average burden hours per response . |
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| December 27, 2019 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. 144 - - OMB APPROVAL OMB Number 3235-0101 Expires: June 30, 2020 Estimated average burden hours per response . |
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| December 26, 2019 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. 144 - - OMB APPROVAL OMB Number 3235-0101 Expires: June 30, 2020 Estimated average burden hours per response . |
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| December 23, 2019 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. 144 - - OMB APPROVAL OMB Number 3235-0101 Expires: June 30, 2020 Estimated average burden hours per response . |
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| December 20, 2019 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. 144 - - OMB APPROVAL OMB Number 3235-0101 Expires: June 30, 2020 Estimated average burden hours per response . |
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| December 19, 2019 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. 144 - - OMB APPROVAL OMB Number 3235-0101 Expires: June 30, 2020 Estimated average burden hours per response . |
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| November 22, 2019 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. 144 - - OMB APPROVAL OMB Number 3235-0101 Expires: June 30, 2020 Estimated average burden hours per response . |
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| November 21, 2019 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. 144 - - OMB APPROVAL OMB Number 3235-0101 Expires: June 30, 2020 Estimated average burden hours per response . |
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| September 27, 2019 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. NPORT-EX - - HTML Bancroft Fund Ltd. Schedule of Investments — July 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Market Value CONVERTIBLE CORPORATE BONDS — 75.8% Aerospace — 2.1% $ 2,000,000 Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc., 2.250%, 12/15/23 $ 3,447,317 Automotive — 1.3% 1,000,000 NIO Inc., 4.500%, 02/01/24(a) 578,061 1,510,000 Tesla Inc., 2.000%, 05/15/24 1,543,448 2,121,509 Business Services — 3.2% 1,500,000 Perfic |
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| March 28, 2019 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. DEFA14A DEFA14A 1 e517131defa14a.htm DEFA14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive Proxy Statement x Def |
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| March 28, 2019 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. DEF 14A DEF 14A 1 e517092def14a.htm DEF 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Definitive Proxy Statement ¨ Defi |
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| March 12, 2019 |
Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act EX-99.CERT 2 d715801dex99cert.htm 302 CERTIFICATIONS Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Jane D. O’Keeffe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Bancroft Fund Ltd.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to |
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| March 12, 2019 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. BANCROFT FUND (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) N-Q 1 d715801dnq.htm BANCROFT FUND UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02151 Bancroft Fund Ltd. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of principal executive office |
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| February 15, 2019 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. / UBS Group AG - SC 13G/A Passive Investment SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* Bancroft Fund Ltd. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 059695106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2018 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which |
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| September 25, 2018 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. BANCROFT FUND (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) Bancroft Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02151 Bancroft Fund Ltd. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Jane D. |
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| September 25, 2018 |
Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act EX-99.CERT 2 d619322dex99cert.htm 302 CERTIFICATIONS Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Jane D. O’Keeffe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Bancroft Fund Ltd.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to |
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| March 28, 2018 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. DEFA14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| March 28, 2018 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. DEF 14A DEF 14A 1 e489268def14a.htm DEF 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Definitive Proxy Statement ¨ Defi |
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| March 26, 2018 |
Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act EX-99.CERT 2 d508370dex99cert.htm 302 CERTIFICATIONS Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Jane D. O’Keeffe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Bancroft Fund Ltd.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to |
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| March 26, 2018 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. BANCROFT FUND (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) N-Q 1 d508370dnq.htm BANCROFT FUND UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02151 Bancroft Fund Ltd. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of principal executive office |
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| February 13, 2018 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. / UBS Group AG - SC 13G/A Passive Investment SC 13G/A 1 d454817dsc13ga.htm SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* Bancroft Fund Ltd. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 059695106 (CUSIP Number) December 29, 2017 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designa |
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| January 8, 2018 |
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| December 14, 2017 |
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| December 4, 2017 |
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| September 12, 2017 |
Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 302 Certifications Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Jane D. |
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| September 12, 2017 |
Bancroft Fund Ltd - BANCROFT FUND N-Q 1 d450102dnq.htm BANCROFT FUND UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02151 Bancroft Fund Ltd. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of principal executive office |
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| April 3, 2017 |
DEFA14A 1 e463140defa14a.htm DEFA14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive Proxy Statement x Def |
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| April 3, 2017 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| March 31, 2017 |
Bancroft Fund Ltd - BANCROFT FUND Bancroft Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02151 Bancroft Fund Ltd. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Jane D. |
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| March 31, 2017 |
Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act EX-99.CERT 2 d349395dex99cert.htm 302 CERTIFICATIONS Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Jane D. O’Keeffe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Bancroft Fund Ltd.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to |
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| February 7, 2017 |
Bancroft Fund SC 13G/A (Passive Acquisition of More Than 5% of Shares) SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Information to be included in Statements filed pursuant to Rules 13d-1(b), (c) and (d) and amendments thereto filed pursuant to Rule 13d-2(b) (Amendment No. 1) Bancroft Fund Ltd. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 059695106 (CUSIP Number) December 30, 2016 (Date of Event That Req |
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| September 26, 2016 |
Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act EX-99.CERT 2 d262704dex99cert.htm 302 CERTIFICATIONS Certification Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act I, Jane D. O’Keeffe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of The Bancroft Fund Ltd; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to m |
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| September 26, 2016 |
Bancroft Fund BANCROFT FUND (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) Bancroft Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02151 Bancroft Fund Ltd. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Jane D. |
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| August 8, 2016 |
Bancroft Fund Ltd. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 BANCROFT FUND LTD. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 04-2476994 (State of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) One Corporate Cent |
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| August 8, 2016 |
[Letterhead of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP] August 8, 2016 Opinion and Consent of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Ex. 99(l)(ii) [Letterhead of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP] August 8, 2016 Bancroft Fund Ltd. One Corporate Center Rye, New York 10580-1422 Re: Bancroft Fund Ltd. Preferred Shares Shelf Takedown Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special counsel to Bancroft Fund Ltd., a statutory trust (the ?Trust?) created under the De |
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| August 8, 2016 |
Bancroft Fund BANCROFT FUND LTD As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2016 Securities Act File No. |
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| August 8, 2016 |
Statement of Preferences for 5.375% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares (3) Statement of Preferences for the 5.375% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares Ex. 99(a)(iii) BANCROFT FUND LTD. STATEMENT OF PREFERENCES OF 5.375% SERIES A CUMULATIVE PREFERRED SHARES Bancroft Fund Ltd., a Delaware statutory trust (the ?Trust?), hereby certifies that: FIRST: The Board of Trustees of the Trust, at a meeting duly convened and held on May 18, 2016, (i) pursuant to authority expressly |
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| August 8, 2016 |
Appendix A, dated November 20, 2015, to Amended and Restated Master Custodian Agreement (2) Addendum to Transfer Agency and Register Services Agreement Ex. 99(k)(ii) ADDENDUM TO TRANSFER AGENCY AND REGISTRAR SERVICES AGREEMENT This Addendum (this ?Addendum?), is made as of August 9, 2016, by and between Bancroft Fund Ltd., a Delaware statutory trust (the ?Company?) and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, a New York limited liability trust company (?AST?). WHEREAS, the parties e |
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| August 8, 2016 |
Form of Underwriting Agreement Ex. 99(h)(i) EXECUTION VERSION BANCROFT FUND LTD. (a Delaware Statutory Trust) 1,200,000 Shares of 5.375% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT August 4, 2016 Merrill Lynch, Pierce Fenner & Smith Incorporated As Representative of the several Underwriters Listed on Schedule A hereto c/o Merrill Lynch, Pierce Fenner & Smith Incorporated One Bryant |
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| March 29, 2016 |
DEFA14A 1 e435118defa14a.htm DEFA14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive Proxy Statement x Def |
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| March 29, 2016 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. |
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| February 29, 2016 |
Bancroft Fund FORM N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02151 Bancroft Fund Ltd. |
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| February 29, 2016 |
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, Jane D. O?Keeffe, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Bancroft Fund Ltd.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, no |
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| February 9, 2016 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. / UBS Group AG - SC 13G Passive Investment SC 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Information to be included in Statements filed pursuant to Rules 13d-1(b), (c) and (d) and amendments thereto filed pursuant to Rule 13d-2(b) (Amendment No. ) Bancroft Fund Ltd. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 059695106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2015 (Date of Event That Requir |
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| September 25, 2015 |
Bancroft Fund FORM N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02151 Bancroft Fund Ltd. |
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| September 25, 2015 |
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, Thomas H. Dinsmore, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Bancroft Fund Ltd.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, |
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| September 14, 2015 |
Steven B. King Tel: 215.864.8604 Fax: 215.864.8999 [email protected] September 14, 2015 By Electronic Filing Ashley Vroman-Lee, Esq. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F. Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Bancroft Fund Ltd. (File No.: 811-02151) and Ellsworth Growth & Income Fund Ltd. (File No.: 811-04656) Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Dear Ms. Vrom |
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| September 14, 2015 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)( |
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| September 1, 2015 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)( |
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| March 30, 2015 |
Bancroft Fund QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02151 - Bancroft Fund Ltd. |
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| March 30, 2015 |
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER EX-99.CERT 2 exhibit99-cert.htm CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, Thomas H. Dinsmore, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Bancroft Fund Ltd.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statement |
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| December 29, 2014 |
BCV / Bancroft Fund, Ltd. DEF 14A - - DEF 14A DEF 14A 1 d31939.htm DEF 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for use of the [X] Definitive Proxy Statement Commission Only (as permitted [ ] Definitive Additional Materials b |
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| September 29, 2014 |
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, Thomas H. Dinsmore, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Bancroft Fund Ltd.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, |
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| September 29, 2014 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02151 Bancroft Fund Ltd. |
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| March 28, 2014 |
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER EX-99 2 ellsworthncsr-ex99 Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, Thomas H. Dinsmore, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Bancroft Fund Ltd.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which |
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| March 28, 2014 |
Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02151 - Bancroft Fund Ltd. |
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| December 30, 2013 |
DEF 14A 1 d30993.htm DEF 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive A |
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| September 26, 2013 |
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER EX-99.CERT 2 d30728ex99cert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, Thomas H. Dinsmore, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Bancroft Fund Ltd.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstan |
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| September 26, 2013 |
Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02151 - Bancroft Fund Ltd. |
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| April 1, 2013 |
Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02151 Bancroft Fund Ltd. |
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| April 1, 2013 |
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER EX-99.CERT 2 d30312ex99cert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, Thomas H. Dinsmore, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Bancroft Fund Ltd.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstan |
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| December 31, 2012 |
DEF 14A 1 d30035.htm DEF 14A SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X]Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Ad |
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| September 28, 2012 |
Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02151 - Bancroft Fund Ltd. |
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| September 28, 2012 |
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER EX-99.CERT 2 d29828ex99-cert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, Thomas H. Dinsmore, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Bancroft Fund Ltd.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumsta |
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| September 10, 2012 |
BANCROFT FUND LTD. 65 MADISON AVENUE SUITE 550 MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960 September 10, 2012 Via EDGAR Division of Investment Management Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Bancroft Fund Ltd. (File No. 811-02151; CIK 0000009521) Ladies and Gentlemen: Bancroft Fund Ltd. (the “Fund”) is making the following responses to comments from the staff (the “Staff”) of |
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| March 30, 2012 |
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER EX-99.CERT 2 d29292ex99-cert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, Thomas H. Dinsmore, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Bancroft Fund Ltd.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumsta |
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| March 30, 2012 |
Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q N-Q 1 d29292.htm N-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02151 - Bancroft Fund Ltd. - (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 65 Madison Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey 07960-7308 - (Address of principal executive offices) |
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| December 30, 2011 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X]Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240. |
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| September 29, 2011 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-02151 - Bancroft Fund Ltd. |
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| September 29, 2011 |
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER EX-99.CERT 2 d28691exh99-cert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, Thomas H. Dinsmore, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Bancroft Fund Ltd.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumst |
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| April 1, 2011 |
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER EX-99.CERT 2 d28029ex99cert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, Thomas H. Dinsmore, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Bancroft Fund Ltd.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstan |
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| April 1, 2011 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-02151 - Bancroft Fund Ltd. |
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| December 30, 2010 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [X] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240. |
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| September 24, 2010 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-02151 - Bancroft Fund Ltd. |
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| September 24, 2010 |
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER EX-99.CERT 2 d27161ex-99cert.htm Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, Thomas H. Dinsmore, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Bancroft Fund Ltd.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under |
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| March 24, 2010 |
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, Thomas H. Dinsmore, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Bancroft Fund Ltd.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, |
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| March 24, 2010 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-02151 - Bancroft Fund Ltd. |
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| February 8, 2010 |
bancroft13g-a2.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* Bancroft Fund Ltd. (Name of Issuer) Shares of Beneficial Interest (Title of Class of Securities) 059695106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2009 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statem |
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| December 31, 2009 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) xDefinitive Proxy Statement o Definitive Additional Materials o Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240. |
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| September 25, 2009 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-02151 - Bancroft Fund Ltd. |
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| September 25, 2009 |
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER EX-99.CERT 2 d25447bancroftnqex99.htm Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, Thomas H. Dinsmore, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Bancroft Fund Ltd.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances u |
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| March 31, 2009 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-02151 Bancroft Fund Ltd. |
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| March 31, 2009 |
EX-99 2 bancroftnq-ex99.htm CERTIFICATION Exhibit 99.1 CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER I, Thomas H. Dinsmore, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Bancroft Fund Ltd.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances |
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| February 17, 2009 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Bancroft Fund Ltd. (Name of Issuer) Shares of Beneficial Interest (Title of Class of Securities) 059695106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2008 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant t |
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| December 29, 2008 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Definitive Proxy Statement o Definitive Additional Materials o Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240. |
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| November 17, 2008 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) BANCROFT FUND LTD. (Name of Issuer) Shares of Beneficial Interest (Title of Class of Securities) 059695106 (CUSIP Number) November 7, 2008 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to w |
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| March 5, 2008 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO TENDER OFFER STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 14(d)(1) OR 13(e)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Amendment No. |
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| March 5, 2008 |
BANCROFT FUND LTD. ANNOUNCES FINAL RESULTS OF TENDER OFFER EX-99.(A)(8) 2 ex99a8.htm EXHIBIT 99(A)(8) Exhibit 99(a)(8) BANCROFT FUND LTD. ANNOUNCES FINAL RESULTS OF TENDER OFFER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Morristown, NJ March 5, 2008 Cusip 059695106 For Information: Joshua P. Lake (973) 631-1177 Bancroft Fund Ltd. (the “Fund”) (AMEX: BCV) today announced that in connection with its offer to purchase for cash (the “Offer”) up to 758,754 (approximately 12.5%) of |
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| February 29, 2008 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO TENDER OFFER STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 14(d)(1) OR 13(e)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Amendment No. |
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| February 29, 2008 |
BANCROFT FUND LTD. ANNOUNCES EXPIRATION OF TENDER OFFER EX-99.(A)(6) 2 ex99a6.htm EXHIBIT 99(A)(6) Exhibit 99(a)(6) BANCROFT FUND LTD. ANNOUNCES EXPIRATION OF TENDER OFFER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Morristown, NJ February 29, 2008 Cusip 059695106 For Information: Joshua P. Lake (973) 631-1177 Morristown, NJ – February 29, 2008, Bancroft Fund Ltd. (the “Fund”) (AMEX: BCV) today announced that its offer to purchase for cash (the “Offer”) up to 758,754 (appro |
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| February 29, 2008 |
BANCROFT FUND LTD. ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF TENDER OFFER EX-99.(A)(7) 3 ex99a7.htm EXHIBIT 99(A)(7) Exhibit 99(a)(7) BANCROFT FUND LTD. ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF TENDER OFFER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Morristown, NJ February 29, 2008 Cusip 059695106 For Information: Joshua P. Lake (973) 631-1177 Bancroft Fund Ltd. (the “Fund”) (AMEX: BCV) today announced the preliminary results of its offer to purchase for cash (the “Offer”) up to 758,754 (approximat |
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| January 31, 2008 |
EX-99.(A)(1)(II) 3 d22632ex99a1ii.htm Exhibit 99(a)(1)(ii) LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL To Accompany Shares of Beneficial Interest of BANCROFT FUND LTD. (the “Fund”) Tendered Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase dated January 31, 2008 THE OFFER TO PURCHASE WILL EXPIRE AT 9:30 A.M. EASTERN STANDARD TIME ON FEBRUARY 29, 2008, UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED. The Depositary for the Offer is: American Stock Transf |
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| January 31, 2008 |
EX-99.(A)(1)(III) 4 d22632ex99a1iii.htm Exhibit 99(a)(1)(iii) OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH of Up to 758,754 of the Issued and Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest of Bancroft Fund Ltd. at 95% of Net Asset Value Per Share by Bancroft Fund Ltd. THE TENDER OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 9:30 A.M. EASTERN STANDARD TIME ON FEBRUARY 29, 2008 UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED. THIS OFFER IS SUB |
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| January 31, 2008 |
BANCROFT FUND LTD. COMMENCES TENDER OFFER EX-99.(A)(5) 7 d22632ex99a5.htm Exhibit 99(a)(5) BANCROFT FUND LTD. COMMENCES TENDER OFFER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Morristown, NJ For Information: January 31, 2008 Gary I. Levine Cusip 059695106 (973) 631-1177 Bancroft Fund Ltd. (the “Fund”) (AMEX: BCV) today commenced an offer to purchase for cash (the “Offer”) up to 758,754 (approximately 12.5%) of its issued and outstanding shares of beneficial i |
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| January 31, 2008 |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE TO TENDER OFFER STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 14(d)(1) OR 13(e)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 BANCROFT FUND LTD. |
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| January 31, 2008 |
[Signatures continued on following page] EX-99.(D) 8 d22632ex99d.htm Exhibit 99(d) AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made this 11th day of January, 2008 by and among BANCROFT FUND LTD., a Delaware statutory trust (“Bancroft”), PHILLIP GOLDSTEIN, an individual (“Goldstein”), BULLDOG INVESTORS, a New York general partnership (“Bulldog”), OPPORTUNITY PARTNERS, L.P., an Ohio limited partnership (“Opportunity Partners”), KIMBALL & WINTHROP, INC., a |
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| January 31, 2008 |
EX-99.(A)(1)(I) 2 d22632ex99a1i.htm Exhibit 99(a)(1)(i) OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH of Up to 758,754 of the Issued and Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest of Bancroft Fund Ltd. at 95% of Net Asset Value Per Share by Bancroft Fund Ltd. THE TENDER OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 9:30 A.M., EASTERN STANDARD TIME ON FEBRUARY 29, 2008 UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED THIS OFFER IS SUBJECT T |
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| January 31, 2008 |
NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY FOR TENDER OF SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST OF BANCROFT FUND LTD. EX-99.(A)(1)(IV) 5 d22632ex99a1iv.htm Exhibit 99(a)(1)(iv) NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY FOR TENDER OF SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST OF BANCROFT FUND LTD. Reference is made to that certain Offer to Purchase dated January 31, 2008 (the “Offer to Purchase”) published by Bancroft Fund Ltd. (the “Fund”). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Notice of Guaranteed Delivery shall have the respec |
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| January 31, 2008 |
EX-99.(A)(1)(V) 6 d22632ex99a1v.htm Exhibit 99(a)(1)(v) OFFER TO PURCHASE FOR CASH of Up to 758,754 of the Issued and Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest of Bancroft Fund Ltd. at 95% of Net Asset Value Per Share by Bancroft Fund Ltd. THE TENDER OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 9:30 A.M. EASTERN STANDARD TIME ON FEBRUARY 29, 2008 UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED. THIS OFFER IS SUBJECT T |
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| January 14, 2008 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Definitive Proxy Statement x Definitive Additional Materials o Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240. |
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| December 26, 2007 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Definitive Proxy Statement o Definitive Additional Materials o Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240. |
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| December 17, 2007 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Definitive Proxy Statement o Definitive Additional Materials o Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240. |
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| December 12, 2007 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Confidential, for use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Preliminary Proxy Statement o Definitive Proxy Statement o Definitive Additional Materials o Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240. |
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| November 28, 2007 |
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [X] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240. |
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| December 20, 2006 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin |
