TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Middlefield Short Duration Bond Plus ETF (TSX: MSBP) (the “Fund”) is pleased to announce that distributions for February and March 2026 will be payable to unitholders of the Fund as follows:Record DatePayable Date Distribution Per Trust UnitFebruary 28, 2026 March 13, 2026 $0.029March 31, 2026 April 15, 2026 $0.029     The trust units trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol MSBP. The Fund offers a distribution reinvestment plan (“DRIP”) for unitholders which provides unitholders with the ability to automatically reinvest distributions, commission free, and realize the benefits of compound growth. Unitholders can enroll in the DRIP program by contacting their investment advisor. About Middlefield Founded in 1979, Middlefield is an income focused asset manager...

TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGF Investments Inc. (AGF Investments) today announced the February 2026 cash distributions for AGF Enhanced U.S. Equity Income Fund*, AGF Total Return Bond Fund* and AGF Systematic Global Infrastructure ETF, which pay monthly distributions. Unitholders of record on February 27, 2026 will receive cash distributions payable on March 5, 2026. Details regarding the final “per unit” distribution amounts are as follows:ETF Ticker Exchange Cash DistributionPer Unit ($)AGF Enhanced U.S. Equity Income Fund* AENU Cboe Canada Inc. $0.181211AGF Total Return Bond Fund* ATRB Cboe Canada Inc. $0.092000AGF Systematic Global Infrastructure ETF QIF Cboe Canada Inc. $0.160670*AGF Enhanced U.S. Equity Income Fund and AGF Total Return Bond Fund are mutual funds with an ETF series option. Further...

SINGAPORE, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitdeer Technologies Group (Nasdaq: BTDR) (“Bitdeer”), a world-leading technology company for Bitcoin mining and AI infrastructure, today announced the pricing of its registered direct offering of 5,503,030 of its Class A ordinary shares, par value US$0.0000001 per share (the “Class A ordinary shares”), to certain holders of its 5.25% convertible senior notes due 2029 (the “November 2029 notes”) at a price of US$7.94 per Class A ordinary share in a direct placement registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) (such placement, the “registered direct offering”). The registered direct offering is expected to close on February 26, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Bitdeer estimates that the net proceeds from the registered direct offering will...

TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hudbay Minerals Inc. (“Hudbay” or the “Company”) (TSX, NYSE: HBM) today released its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results and announced 2026 annual production and cost guidance. All amounts are in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted. “2025 was a transformative year for Hudbay as we delivered record annual revenue of $2.2 billion and exceeded $1 billion in adjusted EBITDA, underpinned by our 11th consecutive year of meeting consolidated copper production guidance,” said Peter Kukielski, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our diversified operating platform demonstrated exceptional resilience, overcoming external challenges in Manitoba and Peru to generate over $380 million in free cash flow and achieving a third consecutive year of record financial performance. The fourth...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meritage Homes Corporation (NYSE: MTH, “Meritage” or the “Company”), the fifth-largest homebuilder in the U.S., today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share, a 12% increase year-over-year from the quarterly dividend of $0.43 per share in 2025. This dividend is payable on March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of trading on March 17, 2026. About Meritage Homes Corporation Meritage is the fifth-largest public homebuilder in the United States, based on homes closed in 2025. The Company offers energy-efficient and affordable entry-level and first move-up homes. Operations span across Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah, Tennessee, Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Meritage...

Company Announcement no. 02/2026 cBrain upgrades earnings expectations for the financial year 2026 Copenhagen, February 19, 2026 cBrain® (NASDAQ: CBRAIN) recently announced its 2026–2028 strategy and continues to execute according to plan, maintaining a strong focus on profitable growth. Based on a review of planned investments and updated sales plans, cBrain now expects earnings before tax (EBT) to be in the range of 20–25%, compared to the previously communicated expectation of 15–20%. The upgrade reflects improved operational visibility, disciplined cost management, and prioritization of investments aligned with current commercial momentum. The previously communicated revenue growth expectation of 10–15% remains unchanged, corresponding to expected revenue in the range of DKK 275–290 million. Best regards Per Tejs Knudsen, CEOInquiries...

All amounts are in United States dollars, unless otherwise stated. TORONTO, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alamos Gold Inc. (TSX:AGI; NYSE:AGI) (“Alamos” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company’s Board of Directors has authorized a 60% increase to its quarterly dividend to US$0.04 per common share. The increase is supported by the Company’s strong outlook and growing free cash flow, including generating record free cash flow of $352 million in 2025. The Company expects increasing free cash flow while continuing to invest in its high-return growth projects, which provide one of the strongest growth profiles in the sector. Through the completion of the Phase 3+ Expansion in 2026, larger Island Gold District Expansion in 2028, and the Lynn Lake project in 2029, the Company expects to nearly double annual production...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX, NYSE American: EQX) (“Equinox Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors (“Board”) has declared an inaugural quarterly cash dividend of US$0.015 per common share (“Share”) of the Company, which is payable on March 26, 2026 to shareholders of record as at the close of business on the record date of March 12, 2026. The Board has also approved a dividend policy under which the Company intends, subject to quarterly Board approval and certain relevant factors, to pay a regular quarterly dividend of US$0.015 per Share, or US$0.06 per Share annually. The Board has also approved the Company’s application to the Toronto Stock Exchange for a normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) pursuant to which the Company may repurchase,...

ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. (“OET” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ECO / OSE: OET), announced today that the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) has declared a dividend on its common shares (the “Dividend”). Due to implementation of the Central Securities Depository Regulation (“CSDR”) in Norway, shareholders who hold common shares registered in Euronext Securities Oslo (“VPS”), Norway’s central securities depository, should please note the information on the payment date to the common shares registered in VPS below. The New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) settles its trades on a T+1 basis, while the Oslo Stock Exchange (“OSE”) settles its trades on a T+2 basis. As a result, there will be different ex-dividend dates between the two exchanges, as set out below. Key information relating...

ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. (together with its subsidiaries, unless context otherwise dictates, “OET” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ECO, OSE: OET) today reported its unaudited condensed financial results for the fourth quarter and twelve-month period of 2025, which are attached to this press release. Financial performance of the Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2025Revenues of $126.9 million in Q4 2025, compared to $85.2 million in Q4 2024. Profit of $59.5 million in Q4 2025, compared to $13.2 million in Q4 2024. Vessel operating expenses of $11.5 million in Q4 2025, compared to $9.6 million in Q4 2024. Earnings per share of $1.76 in Q4 2025 (based on a weighted average number of shares of 33,708,192 for the period), compared to $0.41 in Q4 2024. Cash (including restricted cash) of $122.5...