Original GBL Prospectus - Gabelli

e sold in the OÅering and options granted in the ordinary course of business under the Plan or for shares of
Class B Common Stock transferred among GFI and its two subsidiaries and (ii) shareholders of GFI who are
also oÇcers and directors of the Company have agreed with the Underwriters that they will not oÅer, sell or
otherwise dispose of any shares of capital stock of GFI or any security convertible into or exchangeable or
exercisable for shares of capital stock of GFI, except in transactions between existing shareholders of GFI and
through gifts, in each case, to persons who agree to be bound by similar restrictions. No prediction can be
made as to the eÅect, if any, that future sales or distributions of Class B Common Stock by GFI will have on
the market price of the Class A Common Stock prevailing from time to time. Sales or distributions of
substantial amounts of Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock, or the perception that such sales
or distributions could occur, could adversely aÅect the prevailing market price for the Class A Common Stock.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain statements under ""Prospectus Summary,'' ""Risk Factors,'' ""Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,'' ""Business,'' and elsewhere in this Prospectus
constitute forward-looking statements, which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, or
industry results, to be materially diÅerent from any future results, levels of activity, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others,
those listed under ""Risk Factors'' and elsewhere in this Prospectus. As a result of the foregoing and other
factors, no assurance can be given as to future results, levels of activity or achievements, and neither the
Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of such statements.
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