Dividend future

OTTAWA BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES SPECIAL CASH DIVIDEND AND INCREASE IN QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Dividends, Corporate finance, Financial markets, Finance, Special dividend, Dividend yield, Dividend future

In making the announcement, Craig Hepner, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, said We are pleased to announce the payment of a $.25 special dividend.

Key Points: 
  • In making the announcement, Craig Hepner, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, said We are pleased to announce the payment of a $.25 special dividend.
  • This is the third time since the Company converted to the fully stock form of corporate organization in 2016 that the Company has paid a special dividend.
  • Additionally, the Companys Board of Directors has approved an increase in the Companys quarterly cash dividend from $0.08 per share to $0.10 per share.
  • The increased quarterly cash dividend and the special cash dividend will be paid on or about March 17, 2021, to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 3, 2021.

Newmont Increases Quarterly Dividend by 38 Percent to $0.55 Per Share

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Mining, Minerals, Natural Resources, Dividends, Finance, Corporate finance, Money, Shareholders, Financial ratios, Dividend yield, Dividend future

The fourth quarter dividend represents an increase of 38 percent compared to the prior quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share.

Key Points: 
  • The fourth quarter dividend represents an increase of 38 percent compared to the prior quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share.
  • Newmonts base annualized dividend remains at $1.00 per share and is sustainable at a $1,200 per ounce gold price.
  • An annualized dividend has not been declared by the Board, and the annualized dividend level implied by the fourth quarter dividend increase is non-binding.
  • Investors are cautioned that the Companys dividend framework and the annualized dividend level assumed based upon the fourth quarter dividend increase are non-binding.

Sonoco Increases Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Dividends, Financial markets, Corporate finance, Finance, Financial ratios, Dividend yield, Common stock dividend, Stock market, Dividend future, Ex-dividend date

HARTSVILLE, S.C., Feb. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) today increased its quarterly common stock dividend by approximately 5 percent to $0.45 per share from the previous quarterly distribution of $0.43 per share.

Key Points: 
  • HARTSVILLE, S.C., Feb. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) today increased its quarterly common stock dividend by approximately 5 percent to $0.45 per share from the previous quarterly distribution of $0.43 per share.
  • The dividend will be paid on March 10, 2021, to shareholders of record as of February 24, 2021.
  • With this increase, Sonocos annual dividend payout moves to $1.80 per share from $1.72 per share, a 4.7 percent increase.
  • Based on the closing price of Sonocos common stock on February 9, 2021, the Companys dividend provides approximately a 3.0 percent yield, which is nearly double the dividend yield of the S&P 500 Index.

Equinor ASA: Information relating to proposed dividend for fourth quarter 2020

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Dividends, Corporate finance, Shareholders, Financial markets, Stock market, Equinor, Corporate taxation, Dividend future, Dividend tax

Key information relating to the proposed cash dividend to be paid by Equinor (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR) for fourth quarter 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Key information relating to the proposed cash dividend to be paid by Equinor (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR) for fourth quarter 2020.
  • The proposed dividend amount is subject to approval by the Annual General Meeting on 11 May 2021.
  • Other information: Dividend per share in NOK will be communicated 19 May 2021.
  • This information is published in accordance with the requirements of the Continuing Obligations.

Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Professional services, Finance, Finance, Investment, Companies, Dividends, Shareholders, Franklin Templeton Investments, UBS, Dividend yield, Dividend future

Franklin Resources, Inc. (the Company) [NYSE:BEN] announced a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.28 per share payable on April 15, 2021 to stockholders of record holding shares of common stock at the close of business on March 31, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Franklin Resources, Inc. (the Company) [NYSE:BEN] announced a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.28 per share payable on April 15, 2021 to stockholders of record holding shares of common stock at the close of business on March 31, 2021.
  • The quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share is equivalent to the dividend paid for the prior quarter and represents a 4% increase over the quarterly dividend paid for the same quarter last year.
  • Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 165 countries.
  • Franklin Templetons mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions.

Wolverine Worldwide Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Dividends, Shareholders, Corporate finance, Wolverine World Wide, Stock market, Financial markets, Dividend future

ROCKFORD, Mich., Feb. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of common stock.

Key Points: 
  • ROCKFORD, Mich., Feb. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of common stock.
  • The dividend is payable on May 3, 2021, to stockholders of record on April 1, 2021.
  • The dividend is equal to the last quarterly dividend and reflects an indicated annual dividend of $0.40 per share.
  • Wolverine Worldwide is also the global footwear licensee of the popular brands Cat and Harley-Davidson.

Conning’s High Dividend Equity Strategy Continues to Serve Institutional Investors Well in Volatile Times

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Consulting, Banking, Professional services, Finance, Finance, Money, Dividends, Economy, Conning, Investment, Financial risk, Investment management, Financial market, Financial ratios, Dividend future, Dividend yield

High dividend equities not only demonstrate lower volatility but also tend to outperform equity markets in down periods, added Townswick.

Key Points: 
  • High dividend equities not only demonstrate lower volatility but also tend to outperform equity markets in down periods, added Townswick.
  • About Conning & Connings U.S. High Dividend Equity Strategy
    Conning ( www.conning.com ) is a leading investment management firm with approximately $198 billion in global assets under management as of December 31, 2020.
  • For more information on Connings U.S. High Dividend Strategy, please see the fact sheet at this link .
  • 5 Connings U.S. High Dividend Equity Strategy Primary Risks:
    Inflation Risk Inflation erodes the purchasing power of future cash flows from investments.

Mastercard Board of Directors Announces Quarterly Dividend

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Monday, February 8, 2021
Finance, Consulting, Professional services, Other Professional Services, Small business, Finance, Corporate finance, Shareholders, Money, Dividends, SEC filings, Equity securities, MasterCard, Common stock, Proxy statement, Dividend future, Dividend yield

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 44 cents per share.

Key Points: 
  • Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 44 cents per share.
  • The cash dividend will be paid on May 7, 2021 to holders of record of its Class A common stock and Class B common stock as of April 9, 2021.
  • Additionally, the company announced that its annual meeting of stockholders will take place on June 22, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • When filed, the definitive proxy statement will confirm the format and location of the meeting.

Quest Diagnostics Increases Dividend 10.7% To $0.62 Per Quarter; Announces $1 Billion Increase in Share Repurchase Authorization

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Dividends, Corporate finance, Financial markets, Shareholders, Finance, Corporate taxation, Taxation in Australia, Stock market, Dividend yield, Dividend future

The increase is effective with the dividend payable on April 21, 2021 to shareholders of record of Quest Diagnostics common stock on April 7, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The increase is effective with the dividend payable on April 21, 2021 to shareholders of record of Quest Diagnostics common stock on April 7, 2021.
  • With the increase, the annual dividend will be $2.48 per share.
  • This dividend increase is the Company's tenth since 2011.
  • Quest Diagnostics empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes.

Kemper Announces Dividend Increase

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Professional services, Insurance, Finance, Dividends, Corporate finance, Finance, Shareholders, Financial markets, Dividend yield, Dividend future

Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared an increase in the companys quarterly dividend to $0.31 per share, an increase of 3.3% or one cent over the previous quarterly dividend.

Key Points: 
  • Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared an increase in the companys quarterly dividend to $0.31 per share, an increase of 3.3% or one cent over the previous quarterly dividend.
  • The new quarterly dividend represents an annualized dividend amount of $1.24 per share, as compared to the current annualized dividend amount of $1.20 per share.
  • This dividend increase reflects continuing confidence in our ability to deliver sustained, long-term profitable growth for our shareholders," said Kemper President and CEO Joseph P. Lacher, Jr. "It also recognizes our strong financial position and is further evidence that we are successfully executing on our strategic plan."
  • The dividend is payable on March 2, 2021 to shareholders of record as of February 16, 2021.