Core business strength continues as merger arbitrage results deliver for the periodAssets Under Management ('AUM”): $1.50 billion at March 31, 2026 compared to $1.48 billion at December 31, 2025Book value was $44.53 per share at March 31, 2026 versus $42.51 per share at March 31, 2025Dividend and share repurchases in the first quarter returned $3.9 million to shareholdersIn January 2026, pursuant to a previously established reorganization plan, voting control of the Company changed from Chairman Mario Gabelli to Vice Chairman Marc Gabelli GREENWICH, Conn., May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associated Capital Group, Inc. ('AC” or the 'Company”), a diversified financial services company, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.