Financial ratios

UFPI board approves quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors for UFP Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI) approved a quarterly dividend payment of $0.15 per share at their July 21, 2021, meeting.

Key Points: 
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors for UFP Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI) approved a quarterly dividend payment of $0.15 per share at their July 21, 2021, meeting.
  • Because of our liquidity position and confidence in future earnings and free cash flow, the board voted to increase the dividend payment by 20 percent to $0.15 earlier this year.
  • Were happy to share this enhanced dividend with our shareholders and look forward to delivering even greater returns in the years to come.
  • On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, UFP Industries announced record net sales, net earnings and earnings per share for the second quarter of 2021.

UB Bancorp Releases Earnings for the Second Quarter of 2021 and Record Earnings for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

The second quarter of 2021 was another strong quarter for the Company.

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  • The second quarter of 2021 was another strong quarter for the Company.
  • The Companys return on average assets and average tangible equity (*) for the second quarter of 2021 was 1.08% and 14.98%, respectively.
  • The Companys cost of funds fell 34 basis points to 0.34% for the second quarter of 2021 versus 0.68% for the same quarter one year ago.
  • As a result, during the second quarter of 2020 the Company set aside $2.2 million of provisions for loan losses.

UTMD Reports Financial Performance for Second Calendar Quarter and First Half 2021

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

US GAAP diluted EPS in 2Q 2021 were $0.937 compared to $0.359 in 2Q 2020, a 161.3% increase.

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  • US GAAP diluted EPS in 2Q 2021 were $0.937 compared to $0.359 in 2Q 2020, a 161.3% increase.
  • Outstanding shares at the end of 2Q 2021 were 3,645,798 compared to 3,643,035 at the end of calendar year 2020.
  • UTMD paid $1,039 ($0.285/share) in dividends to stockholders in 2Q 2021 compared to $1,035 ($0.280/ share) paid in 2Q 2020.
  • UTMD paid $2,077 ($0.285/share) in dividends to stockholders in 1H 2021 compared to $2,077 ($0.280/ share) paid in 1H 2020.

Sonoco Declares Regular Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

HARTSVILLE, S.C., July 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) today declared a $0.45 per share quarterly common stock dividend.

Key Points: 
  • HARTSVILLE, S.C., July 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) today declared a $0.45 per share quarterly common stock dividend.
  • The dividend will be paid on September 10, 2021, to shareholders of record as of August 10, 2021.
  • According to Howard Coker, Sonoco president and chief executive officer, this is the 385th consecutive quarter, dating back to 1925, that the Company has paid dividends to shareholders.
  • Based on the closing price of Sonocos common stock on July 20, 2021, the Companys dividend provides a 2.73 percent yield, which is nearly 100 percent higher than the dividend yield of the S&P 500 Index.

SWEF: Portfolio Update

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Starwood European Real Estate Finance Ltd (SWEF)

SWEF: Portfolio Update 21-Jul-2021 / 07:00 GMT/BST

Dissemination of a Regulatory Announcement that contains inside information according to REGULATION (EU) No 596/2014 (MAR), transmitted by EQS Group.

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Key Points: 
  • Dissemination of a Regulatory Announcement that contains inside information according to REGULATION (EU) No 596/2014 (MAR), transmitted by EQS Group.
  • NOT FOR RELEASE, DISTRIBUTION OR PUBLICATION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, TO U.S.
  • At 31 March 2021, the invested loan portfolio unlevered annualised total return1 was 6.7% and dividend yield was 6.5%.
  • 1 Calculated on amounts outstanding at the reporting date, excluding undrawn commitments, and assuming all drawn loans are outstanding for the full contractual term.

First Trust Senior Floating Rate 2022 Target Term Fund Decreases its Monthly Common Share Distribution to $0.0078 Per Share for August

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

First Trust Senior Floating Rate 2022 Target Term Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FIV) has decreased its regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution to $0.0078 per share from $0.0103 per share. The distribution will be payable on August 16, 2021, to shareholders of record as of August 3, 2021. The ex-dividend date is expected to be August 2, 2021. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below.

Key Points: 
  • First Trust Senior Floating Rate 2022 Target Term Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FIV) has decreased its regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution to $0.0078 per share from $0.0103 per share.
  • "Managed Assets" means the total asset value of the Fund minus the sum of its liabilities, other than the principal amount of borrowings.
  • As a result, based on current market conditions and expectations, the Fund believes that it is unlikely to achieve its objective of returning $9.85 per Common Share upon its termination.
  • As a result of these actions, investors should anticipate periodic reductions in the Fund's distribution per share going forward.

First Trust Dynamic Europe Equity Income Fund Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.06 Per Share for August

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

First Trust Dynamic Europe Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FDEU) has declared the Fund’s regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.06 per share payable on August 16, 2021, to shareholders of record as of August 3, 2021. The ex-dividend date is expected to be August 2, 2021. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below.

Key Points: 
  • First Trust Dynamic Europe Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FDEU) has declared the Funds regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.06 per share payable on August 16, 2021, to shareholders of record as of August 3, 2021.
  • Under the Plan, the Fund intends to continue to pay a monthly distribution in the amount of $0.06 per share.
  • This distribution may consist of net investment income earned by the Fund, net short-term and long-term capital gains and/or tax deferred return of capital.
  • The Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide a high level of current income.

Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust Declares Monthly Distribution

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust [NYSE American: FTF], a closed-end investment company managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc., announced today a distribution of $0.0780 per common share, payable August 13, 2021, to shareholders of record on July 30, 2021 (Ex-Dividend Date: July 29, 2021).

Key Points: 
  • Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust [NYSE American: FTF], a closed-end investment company managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc., announced today a distribution of $0.0780 per common share, payable August 13, 2021, to shareholders of record on July 30, 2021 (Ex-Dividend Date: July 29, 2021).
  • The Fund adopted a managed distribution plan and will make monthly distributions to common shareholders at an annual minimum fixed rate of 10 percent, based on the average monthly net asset value (NAV) of the Funds common shares.
  • Under the managed distribution plan, to the extent that sufficient investment income is not available on a monthly basis, the Fund will distribute long-term capital gains and/or return of capital in order to maintain its managed distribution level.
  • Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 165 countries.

ManpowerGroup Reports 2nd Quarter 2021 Results

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

FinancialresultsinthequarterwereimpactedbytheweakerU.S.dollarrelativetoforeign currenciescomparedtotheprioryearperiod, resulting in a 13 cents positive impact to earnings per share in the quarter compared to the prior year.

Key Points: 
  • FinancialresultsinthequarterwereimpactedbytheweakerU.S.dollarrelativetoforeign currenciescomparedtotheprioryearperiod, resulting in a 13 cents positive impact to earnings per share in the quarter compared to the prior year.
  • Excluding the prior year impact of special items, on a constant currency basis, net earnings per diluted share increased 938% during the quarter.
  • Jonas Prising, ManpowerGroup Chairman & CEO, said, "Our second quarter results reflect an improving global economic environment and increased demand for our services across our key markets and brands.
  • In conjunction with its second quarter earnings release, ManpowerGroup will broadcast its conference call live over the Internet on July 20, 2021 at 7:30 a.m. CDT (8:30 a.m. EDT).

CNB Community Bancorp, Inc. Reports Record Second Quarter 2021 Results

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Friday, July 16, 2021

Basic earnings per share for CNB Community Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") increased to $1.55 during the three months ended June 30, 2021, up $0.22 from $1.33 for the second quarter of 2020.

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  • Basic earnings per share for CNB Community Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") increased to $1.55 during the three months ended June 30, 2021, up $0.22 from $1.33 for the second quarter of 2020.
  • The annualized return on average equity (ROE) increased to 17.6% for the current quarter, up from 17.0% for the second quarter of 2020.
  • Net income increased $483,000, 17.2%, to $3.3 million in the second quarter of 2021 and basic EPS increased $0.22, or 16.3%, to $1.55 from $1.33 in the second quarter of 2020.
  • Net interest income for the second quarter of 2021 increased $1.1 million to $8.9 million.