The Board of Gabelli Merger Plus+ Trust Plc announce that the first interim dividend in respect of the financial year ending 30 June 2023 of USD 0.12 per ordinary share has been declared by the Directors, payable on 8 September 2023 to holders of ordinary shares on the register at the close of business on 25 August 2023 (ex-dividend date is 24 August 2023). The Board will continue to review and assess the Company's distribution policy.