ISELIN, N.J., July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS) (the “Company”) reported a net loss of $11.5 million, or $0.11 per basic and diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to net income of $32.1 million, or $0.43 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and $32.0 million, or $0.43 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, net income totaled $20.6 million, or $0.23 per basic and diluted share, compared to $72.5 million, or $0.97 per basic and diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2023. On May 16, 2024, the Company completed its merger with Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. (“Lakeland”), which added $10.91 billion to total assets, $7.91 billion to loans, and $8.62 billion...

TORONTO, July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Financial 15 Split Corp. (“the Company”) announces that its semi-annual financial statements and management report of fund performance for the six months ended May 31, 2024 are now available on the Company’s website at www.financial15.com and will also be available on www.sedarplus.com. For further information, please contact Investor Relations at 416-304-4443, toll free at 1-877-4-Quadra (1-877-478-2372), or visit www.financial15.com.

President and CEO Cindy Konich, FHLBank IndianapolisPresident and CEO Cindy Konich, FHLBank IndianapolisINDIANAPOLIS, July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today the Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (“FHLBank Indianapolis” or “Bank”) declared its second quarter 2024 dividends on Class B-2 activity-based capital stock and Class B-1 non-activity-based stock at annualized rates of 9.50% and 4.50%, respectively. The higher dividend rate on activity-based stock reflects the Board’s discretion under the Bank’s capital plan to reward members that use FHLBank Indianapolis in support of their liquidity needs. “Our latest financial results underscore our solid track record of success in meeting member liquidity needs, as well as the innovative ways we support affordable...

ATLANTA, July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The board of directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) today approved a second quarter 2024 cash dividend at an annualized rate of 7.35 percent. “During the first half of the year we met our members’ needs for stable liquidity, fulfilling our mission to support their businesses and promote affordable housing and community development,” said FHLBank Atlanta Chair of the Board, Thornwell Dunlap. “As a result, we are able to declare a strong second quarter dividend and return value to our members.” The dividend payout will be calculated based on members’ capital stock held during the second quarter of 2024 and will be credited to members’ daily investment accounts at the close of business on August 2, 2024. If you have questions, please contact FHLBank Atlanta’s...

NEW YORK, July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share on the company’s outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on September 27, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 13, 2024. Future declarations of quarterly dividends and the establishment of future record and payment dates are subject to approval by the Board of Directors. About Nasdaq Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a leading global technology company serving corporate clients, investment managers, banks, brokers, and exchange operators as they navigate and interact with the global capital markets and the broader financial system. We aspire to deliver world-leading platforms that improve the liquidity, transparency, and integrity of...

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (“FirstCash” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FCFS), the leading international operator of more than 3,000 retail pawn stores and a leading provider of retail point-of-sale (“POS”) payment solutions through American First Finance (“AFF”), today announced operating results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2024. The Company also announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per share, an increase of 9% compared to the previous quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share, to be paid in August 2024. Mr. Rick Wessel, chief executive officer, stated, “We are pleased to report another quarter of record revenues and strong earnings growth. The U.S. pawn segment delivered outstanding results with a 25% increase in second...

NOTABLE ITEMS FOR THE QUARTER INCLUDE:DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE WERE $0.14 FOR THE CURRENT QUARTER COMPARED TO $0.15 FOR THE TRAILING QUARTER, AND $0.22 FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2023. RESULTS INCLUDE $0.03 PER SHARE IN EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH SEVERANCE PAYMENTS AND DEFERRED TAX ASSET WRITE-OFFS RELATED TO EXPIRED STOCK OPTIONS. NET INTEREST INCOME OF $28.7 MILLION, INCREASED $803,000, OR 2.9%, OVER TRAILING QUARTER. NET INTEREST MARGIN EXPANDED SIX BASIS POINTS FROM THE TRAILING QUARTER TO 2.09%. AVERAGE YIELD ON INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS INCREASED 12 BASIS POINTS TO 4.39%, WHILE THE AVERAGE COST OF INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES INCREASED SIX BASIS POINTS TO 2.95% FOR THE CURRENT QUARTER COMPARED TO THE TRAILING QUARTER. DEPOSITS (EXCLUDING BROKERED) DECREASED BY $24 MILLION, OR 2.5% ANNUALIZED,  COMPARED TO THE TRAILING QUARTER, AND...

SHREVEPORT, La., July 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HFBL), the holding company for Home Federal Bank, announced today that its Board of Directors at their meeting on July 24, 2024, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on August 19, 2024, to the shareholders of record at the close of business on August 5, 2024. James R. Barlow, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “This eleventh annual increase in our dividend rate, and 77th consecutive quarterly cash dividend, reflects our continued commitment to creating value for our shareholders and confidence in the financial strength and long-term prospects for our Company. Based on our earnings for the quarter ended March 31,...

TORONTO, July 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint Partners”) today announced the July 2024 cash distributions for its ETF Series securities. The record date for the distributions is July 31, 2024. All distributions are payable on August 8, 2024. The per-unit July distributions are detailed below:Ninepoint ETF Series Ticker Distribution per unit Notional Distribution per unit CUSIPNinepoint Diversified Bond Fund NBND $0.05792 $0.00000 65443H100Ninepoint High Interest Savings Fund NSAV $0.17594 $0.00000 65443X105Ninepoint Alternative Credit Opportunities Fund NACO $0.04131 $0.00000 65443Q100Ninepoint Energy Income Fund NRGI $0.11865 $0.00000 65444A104Ninepoint Target Income Fund TIF $0.10068 $0.00000 65446C108About Ninepoint Partners Based in Toronto, Ninepoint Partners LP is one of...

HAMMOND, La., July 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (“First Guaranty”) (NASDAQ: FGBI), the holding company for First Guaranty Bank, announced its key developments and unaudited financial results for the second quarter and six months ending June 30, 2024. Key developments are as follows:First Guaranty is initiating changes to its business strategy. The changes include slowing the trajectory of the bank’s asset growth, further increasing the capital position, and working with leaner staff while utilizing automation and technological advances. First Guaranty has reduced staff by 71 positions. This reduction represents approximately 15% of the bank’s workforce. Each of the affected employees will receive 60 days of pay, payment for their unused vacation time, their elected healthcare coverage...