Month: April 2023

ISELIN, N.J., April 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.3125 per share on its common stock, payable June 1, 2023 to shareholders of record as of May 12, 2023. Middlesex Water Company has paid cash dividends in varying amounts continually since 1912 and has increased its annual dividend rate for 50 consecutive years.    The Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on May 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. EDT via webcast only. Shareholders will be able to participate in the Annual Meeting by visiting http://www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/MSEX2023 and entering the 16-digit control number found on their proxy card, voting instruction form or other materials. Shareholders are reminded to vote their shares whether they intend to participate...

HOUSTON, April 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Archrock, Inc. (NYSE: AROC) (“Archrock” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a new $50 million share repurchase program (“2023 Share Repurchase Program”). The Board of Directors has also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock, or $0.60 per share on an annualized basis. The first quarter 2023 dividend will be paid on May 16, 2023 to all stockholders of record on May 9, 2023. “With the rapid tightening in compression market fundamentals and our continued confidence in Archrock’s financial outlook, we are accelerating our plan to increase shareholder returns and supplementing our compelling quarterly dividend with a share repurchase program,” said Brad Childers, Archrock’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “As the path...

The Management Board of Enefit Green AS (hereinafter the Company) (registry code 11184032, located at Lelle 22, 11318 Tallinn, Harju county, Estonia) calls the annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Company on 24 May 2023 at 13.00 (EEST) at Kai Art Centre (Peetri 12, Tallinn). A webcast of the meeting is also planned, the corresponding link to follow the broadcast will be made publicly available on the Company’s website. It is not possible to ask questions or participate in voting via the webcast. The meeting will be held in Estonian and simultaneous interpretation into English will be provided on site. The list of shareholders entitled to participate at the general meeting will be established 7 (seven) days before the general meeting, i.e. on 17 May 2023, as at the end of the business day of the settlement system of...

ATLANTA, April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The board of directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) today approved a first quarter 2023 cash dividend at an annualized rate of 6.50 percent. “FHLBank Atlanta remains focused on fulfilling its mission as a liquidity provider to our members through all economic cycles, including the recent market volatility experienced during the first quarter,” said FHLBank Atlanta Chair of the Board, Thornwell Dunlap. “The board of directors is pleased to return value to our members through this first quarter dividend.” The dividend payout will be calculated based on members’ capital stock held during the first quarter of 2023 and will be credited to members’ daily investment accounts at the close of business on May 2, 2023. If you have questions, please contact FHLBank Atlanta’s...

FAIRFIELD, N.J., April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kearny Financial Corp. (NASDAQ GS: KRNY) (the “Company”), the holding company of Kearny Bank (the “Bank”), reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 of $10.3 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared to $2.0 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. Net income for the quarters ended March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was impacted by various non-recurring items, as described in further detail below. The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share, payable on May 24, 2023 to stockholders of record as of May 10, 2023. Craig L. Montanaro, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “While my comments in recent quarters have featured the terms ‘risk’ and ‘uncertainty’,...

NEW YORK, April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) announced today that it will postpone dividends on its common shares until the end of 2023, at which time, upon finalization of its 2023 taxable income, including the impact of asset sales, it will pay the 2023 dividend in either (i) cash, or (ii) a combination of cash and securities, as determined by its Board of Trustees. Vornado also announced that, in order to enhance shareholder value, its Board of Trustees has authorized the repurchase of up to $200 million of its outstanding common shares under a newly established share repurchase program. Cash retained from dividends or from asset sales will be used to reduce debt and/or fund share repurchases. Share repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions...

TORONTO, April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — STORAGEVAULT CANADA INC. (“StorageVault” or the “Corporation”) (SVI-TSX) reported the Corporation’s 2023 first quarter results and increases its dividend. Iqbal Khan, Chief Financial Officer, commented: “In Q1 2023, we reduced our variable rate debt exposure to only 3.41% and achieved a same store NOI growth of 6.3%. For the balance of the year, we will continue to be disciplined purchasers of assets, and will focus on controlling expenses, while maximizing revenues, NOI and free cash flow.” 2023 First Quarter ResultsRevenue for the first quarter of 2023 increased to $67.4 million compared to $57.5 million in Q1 2022 and net operating income (“NOI”), a non-IFRS measure, grew to $42.6 million from $36.6 million for the comparative period. Our cash flow from operations increased year over...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Methanex Corporation (the “Company” or “Methanex”) (TSX:MX) (NASDAQ:MEOH) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a 6% increase in its quarterly dividend to US$0.185 per share from US$0.175 per share. The increased dividend will apply to the dividend payable on June 30, 2023, to holders of common shares of record on June 16, 2023. Methanex is a Vancouver-based, publicly traded company and is the world’s largest producer and supplier of methanol to major international markets. Methanex shares are listed for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada under the trading symbol “MX” and on the NASDAQ Global Select Market in the United States under the trading symbol “MEOH”. Methanex can be visited online at www.methanex.com. Inquiries:Sarah...

Quarterly Results Showcase Franchise Resiliency During Challenging Environment HAMILTON, N.J., April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Bank (Nasdaq Global Market: FRBA) (the Bank) today announced its first quarter 2023 financial results, demonstrating continued strength and resilience in a challenging economic environment. The Bank achieved net income of $7.0 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, and maintained solid returns on average assets, equity, and tangible equityi at 1.03%, 9.70%, and 10.16%, respectively. Excluding merger-related expenses and losses on sale of investment securities, First Bank’s first quarter 2023 adjusted diluted earnings per shareii were $0.38, adjusted return on average assetsii was 1.11% and adjusted return on average tangible equityii was 11.17%. Compared to the same period last year, the Bank’s...

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At its meeting today, the California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) Board of Directors declared the company’s 313th consecutive quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.26 per common share. It will be payable on May 19, 2023 to stockholders of record on May 8, 2023. California Water Service Group is the parent company of regulated utilities California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, and Washington Water Service, as well as Texas Water Service, a utility holding company. Together, these companies provide regulated and non-regulated water and wastewater service to more than 2.1 million people in California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Washington, and Texas. California Water Service Group’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol...