Dividend

North American Construction Group Ltd. Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

ACHESON, Alberta, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On February 20, 2024, the North American Construction Group Ltd. (“NACG” or “the Company”) (TSX:NOA.TO/NYSE:NOA) Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend (the "Dividend") of ten Canadian cents ($0.10) per common share, payable to common shareholders of record at the close of business on March 8, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • ACHESON, Alberta, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On February 20, 2024, the North American Construction Group Ltd. (“NACG” or “the Company”) (TSX:NOA.TO/NYSE:NOA) Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend (the "Dividend") of ten Canadian cents ($0.10) per common share, payable to common shareholders of record at the close of business on March 8, 2024.
  • The Dividend will be paid on April 5, 2024, and is an eligible dividend for Canadian income tax purposes.

Wolters Kluwer 2023 Full-Year Report

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

In 2023, Wolters Kluwer generated over 60% of its revenues and adjusted operating profit in North America.

Key Points: 
  • In 2023, Wolters Kluwer generated over 60% of its revenues and adjusted operating profit in North America.
  • Legal Regulatory: we expect full-year 2024 organic growth to be in line with prior year (FY 2023: 4%).
  • Wolters Kluwer uses its free cash flow to invest in the business organically and through acquisitions, to maintain optimal leverage, and to provide returns to shareholders.
  • Wolters Kluwer remains committed to a progressive dividend policy, under which we aim to increase the dividend per share in euros each year, independent of currency fluctuations.

Director/PDMR Shareholding

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

On February 13, 2024, Shell plc (the “Company”) was informed by Jane Holl Lute, a Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (“PDMR”), that following her share purchase on February 11, 2022, her broker allocated her shareholding for a Dividend Reinvestment Scheme (“Scheme”).

Key Points: 
  • On February 13, 2024, Shell plc (the “Company”) was informed by Jane Holl Lute, a Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (“PDMR”), that following her share purchase on February 11, 2022, her broker allocated her shareholding for a Dividend Reinvestment Scheme (“Scheme”).
  • Shares were subsequently purchased on the payment of each dividend since February 11, 2022, pursuant to the Scheme, without any active involvement by Mrs Lute at the time of those purchases.
  • Mrs Lute recognises the need for vigilance on these matters and to remove the need to notify small trades of this nature going forward, Mrs Lute has removed her shareholding from this Scheme.
  • The transactions provided below outline the shares purchased under this Scheme whilst Mrs Lute was a participant.

ERES REIT Declares February 2024 Monthly Distribution

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Residential Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: ERE.UN, “ERES”) is pleased to announce that the trustees of ERES have declared the February 2024 monthly cash distribution of €0.01 per Unit and Class B LP Unit (the “February Distribution”), being equivalent to €0.12 per Unit annualized.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Residential Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: ERE.UN, “ERES”) is pleased to announce that the trustees of ERES have declared the February 2024 monthly cash distribution of €0.01 per Unit and Class B LP Unit (the “February Distribution”), being equivalent to €0.12 per Unit annualized.
  • The distribution will be payable to holders of the Units and Class B LP Units (the “Unitholders”) of record on February 29, 2024, with payment on March 15, 2024.
  • The final cash distribution in respect of January 2024 was C$0.01449 per Unit and Class B LP Unit.
  • ERES intends to continue to make regular monthly distributions, subject to the discretion of the ERES Board of Trustees.

Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation Announces Tax Character of Distributions for Calendar Year 2023

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

(3) Percentage of qualified and non-qualified dividends which are Interest-Related Dividends in accordance with IRC Section 871(k), that may be exempt from U.S. withholding tax when distributed to non-U.S. stockholders.

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  • (3) Percentage of qualified and non-qualified dividends which are Interest-Related Dividends in accordance with IRC Section 871(k), that may be exempt from U.S. withholding tax when distributed to non-U.S. stockholders.
  • Distributions that were reinvested through the Company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan are treated, for tax purposes, as if they had been paid in cash.
  • This notice is not intended to constitute tax, legal, investment or other professional advice.
  • Stockholders should be aware that tax treatment is subject to change by law in the future or retroactively.

Banc of California, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividends

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Banc of California, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: BANC) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share on its outstanding common stock.

Key Points: 
  • Banc of California, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: BANC) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share on its outstanding common stock.
  • The dividend will be payable April 1, 2024, to stockholders of record as of March 15, 2024.
  • The Series F depositary shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the “Banc/PF” symbol.
  • All registered common stockholders with holdings maintained at the Company’s transfer agent, Computershare, are eligible to participate in the DRIP program.

Ares Management Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 8, 2024

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) today reported its financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) today reported its financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • GAAP net income attributable to Ares Management Corporation was $174.0 million and $474.3 million, respectively, for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.
  • On a diluted basis, net income attributable to Ares Management Corporation per share of Class A and non-voting common stock was $0.86 and $2.42, respectively, for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Ares will host a conference call on February 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss fourth quarter and full year results.

Armada Mortgage Corp. Announces Increase in Dividend

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Monday, February 5, 2024

Langley, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 5, 2024) - Armada Mortgage Corp. ("Armada" or "The Company") is pleased to announce a monthly dividend increase to 7.50% in response to The Company's steady growth, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • Langley, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 5, 2024) - Armada Mortgage Corp. ("Armada" or "The Company") is pleased to announce a monthly dividend increase to 7.50% in response to The Company's steady growth, effective immediately.
  • Shareholders have the option to have dividends paid out as income or have them DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) and converted into shares.
  • The average weighted loan-to-value (LTV) of the portfolio has remained the same at 45%, representing of The Company's conservative portfolio.
  • Armada continues to do well in terms of business volume and applications.

Bank of Botetourt Records Profitable 2023; Board Votes to Increase Common Dividend by 3.9%

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

For the twelve months-ended December 31, 2023 the Bank produced net income amounting to $8,173,000 or $3.95 per basic share.

Key Points: 
  • For the twelve months-ended December 31, 2023 the Bank produced net income amounting to $8,173,000 or $3.95 per basic share.
  • The Board voted to increase the quarterly common dividend from $0.1925 to $0.20 per share, or $0.80 per share annualized.
  • The dividend  increase of 3.9% per share annualized is payable on February 16, 2024 to common shareholders of record February 12, 2024.
  • As of December 31, 2023 Bank of Botetourt reported its CBLR ratio at 10.36% which meets the required regulatory minimum ratio.

HBT Financial, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HBT Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: HBT) (the “Company” or “HBT Financial” or “HBT”), the holding company for Heartland Bank and Trust Company, today reported net income of $18.4 million, or $0.58 diluted earnings per share, for the fourth quarter of 2023. This compares to net income of $19.7 million, or $0.62 diluted earnings per share, for the third quarter of 2023, and net income of $13.1 million, or $0.46 diluted earnings per share, for the fourth quarter of 2022.

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  • J. Lance Carter, President and Chief Executive Officer of HBT Financial, said, “We had a very good fourth quarter to complete an excellent year.
  • Net interest margin for the fourth quarter of 2023 was 3.93%, compared to 4.07% for the third quarter of 2023, and net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis)(1) for the fourth quarter of 2023 was 3.99% compared to 4.13% for the third quarter of 2023.
  • Noninterest income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $9.2 million, a decrease of 3.0% from $9.5 million for the third quarter of 2023.
  • Noninterest expense for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $30.4 million, a 0.9% decrease from $30.7 million for the third quarter of 2023.