DIVIDEND NOTICE
THE GABELLI UTILITIES FUND

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rye, NY
August 28, 2002

As previously announced, the Gabelli Utilities Fund (Fund # 470) (GABUX-Nasdaq) will continue its policy of distributing $0.07 per share monthly on the third business day prior to each month end. The source of the distributions will be net investment income and capital gains, if any, or paid in capital.

The distribution schedule for the next three months will be as follows:

Dividend Rate
Per Share
Record Date Ex-Dividend, Payment &
Reinvestment Date
$0.07 August 27 August 28
$0.07 September 25 September 26
$0.07 October 28 October 29

The Gabelli Utilities Fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC and distributed by Gabelli & Company, Inc.

For further information call Bruce N. Alpert at 914-921-5105 or 1-800-GABELLI (1-800-422-3554).