Form 4 Filing by Jeffrey W. Priest

On September 18, 2026, Jeffrey W. Priest, President & CEO of GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC (GAM), acquired 4,000 shares of 5.95% Preferred Stock through a direct transaction. The purchase price was $23.46 per share. Following this transaction, Mr. Priest's direct ownership of this preferred stock increased to 44,691 shares. In addition to his direct holdings, Mr. Priest has indirect ownership of GAM stock through various means, including by parent, by power of attorney, and by thrift plan trust, totaling 174,000 shares. He also has indirect ownership of 5.95% Preferred Stock, with 7,739 shares held by parent and 19,502 shares held by power of attorney. Mr. Priest disclaims beneficial interest in shares where he has dispositive power.