UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 3, 2010
THE GABELLI CONVERTIBLE AND INCOME
SECURITIES FUND INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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811-05715
(Commission
File Number)
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13-3523423
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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One Corporate Center, Rye, New York
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10580-1422
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (800) 422-3554
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Section 7 - Regulation FD
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On December 3, 2010, the Board of Directors of The Gabelli Convertible and Income Securities Fund Inc. (the "Fund") amended and restated in its entirety the bylaws of the Fund (the "Amended and Restated Bylaws") and adopted certain Articles Supplementary. The Amended and Restated Bylaws and the Articles Supplementary were deemed effective December 3, 2010 and are attached hereto as Exhibits 3(i) and 3(ii) and are incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Articles Supplementary |
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Exhibit 3(ii)
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Amended and Restated Bylaws, dated December 3, 2010, of The Gabelli Convertible and Income Securities Fund Inc.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: December 9, 2010
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THE GABELLI CONVERTIBLE AND INCOME SECURITIES FUND INC.
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By:
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/s/ Agnes Mullady
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Agnes Mullady
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Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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Articles Supplementary
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3(ii)
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Amended and Restated By-Laws, dated December 3, 2010
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