CINCINNATI, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chemed Corporation (NYSE:CHE) announced today that the Board of Directors has formally authorized an additional $300 million for stock repurchase under Chemed’s existing share repurchase program. These share repurchases will be funded through a combination of cash generated from operations as well as utilization of its revolving credit facility. The Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 60-cents per share on the Company’s capital stock, payable on March 13, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 23, 2026. This is equal to the dividend paid in December 2025. This represents the 219th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Chemed in its 54 years as a public company. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Chemed Corporation...

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Since closing its first investment on February 6, 2025, through December 31, 2025, Prospect Credit REIT, LLC (“PCRED”), a non-traded real estate credit fund, achieved an annualized total return of 13.14% to investors. PCRED’s annualized return outperformed the 1-year annualized return of the Robert A. Stanger (“Stanger”) Composite NAV REIT Index by 2.01x. The Stanger tracked index, which includes 33 non-traded net asset value real estate investment trusts (“NAV REITs”), returned 6.50% in 2025. Total return is calculated based on total distributions paid to investors for the period plus the change in net asset value attributable to investment operations, divided by ending net asset value and less fees. As of January 2026, PCRED’s current shareholder distribution rate is 9.00% per...

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Unique Global Innovative Solutions Corporation (OTCPK: UGIZ) today Announces Corporate Strategic Spin-Off of Legacy Food Division and Special Stock Dividend to Shareholders: Targets NASDAQ Uplist. The Board of Directors has formally approved a strategic plan to spin off its food division into an independent, publicly traded entity. This move is designed to streamline UGIZ into a pure-play environmental technology firm. Unlocking Strategic ValueThe decision to pursue a spin-off follows a comprehensive review of the Company’s evolving asset portfolio and is part of the plan to uplist to NASDAQ. By separating into two independent companies, UGIZ aims to:Focus on High-Growth Environmental Technology: Allow the core UGIZ entity to dedicate its resources to the commercialization of its water...

RYE, N.Y, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of The Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc. (NYSE:GGT) (the “Fund”) approved the continuation of its policy of paying fixed monthly cash distributions, reflective of the strength of the Fund’s NAV total return of 38% in 2025. The 2026 annual distribution of $0.88 per share currently equates to a 21% “cash on cash” distribution. Under its monthly distribution policy, the Fund will continue to pay a $0.22 per share quarterly distribution, with $0.07 per share paid for each of the first two months of the quarter and $0.08 per share paid in the third month of each quarter. The Board of Directors declared cash distributions as set forth below for each of April, May, and June 2026.Distribution Month Record Date Payable Date Distribution Per ShareApril April 16, 2026 April...

RYE, N.Y., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Trustees of Bancroft Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: BCV) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.35 per share cash distribution payable on March 24, 2026 to common shareholders of record on March 17, 2026. This is a 10% increase from $0.32 per share, bringing the annualized distribution rate to $1.40 from $1.28 per share. The Fund intends to pay the greater of either an annual distribution of 5% of the Fund’s trailing 12-month average month-end market price or an amount that meets the minimum distribution requirement of the Internal Revenue Code for regulated investment companies. Each quarter, the Board of Trustees reviews the amount of any potential distribution from the income, realized capital gain, or capital available. The Board of Trustees will continue to monitor the Fund’s distribution...

RYE, N.Y., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Trustees of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: ECF) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.19 per share cash distribution payable on March 24, 2026 to common shareholders of record on March 17, 2026. This is a 20% increase from $0.16 per share, bringing the annualized distribution rate to $0.76 from $0.64 per share. The Fund intends to pay the greater of either an annual distribution of 5% of the Fund’s trailing 12-month average month-end market price or an amount that meets the minimum distribution requirement of the Internal Revenue Code for regulated investment companies. Each quarter, the Board of Trustees reviews the amount of any potential distribution from the income, realized capital gain, or capital available. The Board of Trustees will continue to monitor...

RYE, N.Y., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Trustees of GAMCO Natural Resources, Gold & Income Trust (NYSE:GNT) (the “Fund”) approved the continuation of its policy of paying monthly cash distributions. The Board of Trustees declared cash distributions of $0.06 per share for each of April, May, and June 2026. Based on current dynamics, the Fund may make distributions in excess of the Fund’s earnings. It is currently expected that distributions to common shareholders in 2026 will primarily constitute a return of capital for tax purposes. The Board of Trustees increased the annual distribution 20% to $0.72 per share, which will be paid $0.06 per share monthly, commencing with the January 2026 monthly distribution.Distribution Month Record Date Payable Date Distribution Per ShareApril April 16, 2026 April 23,...

RYE, New York, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (NYSE:GDV) (the “Fund”) approved the continuation of its policy of paying fixed monthly cash distributions. The Board of Trustees declared cash distributions of $0.15 per share for each of April, May, and June 2026. The Board of Trustees increased the annual distribution 7% to $1.80 per share, which will be paid $0.15 per share monthly, commencing with the January 2026 monthly distribution.Distribution Month Record Date Payable Date Distribution Per ShareApril April 16, 2026 April 23, 2026 $0.15May May 14, 2026 May 21, 2026 $0.15June June 15, 2026 June 23, 2026 $0.15Additionally, the Board of Trustees continues to evaluate potential strategic opportunities for the Fund in what we believe to be an attractive...

February 2026 Monthly Dividend of $0.12 Per Share of Common StockRMBS Portfolio Characteristics as of January 31, 2026Next Dividend Announcement Expected March 18, 2026VERO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orchid Island Capital, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: ORC) announced today that the Board of Directors of the Company declared a monthly cash dividend for the month of February 2026. The dividend of $0.12 per share will be paid March 30, 2026 to holders of record of the Company’s common stock on February 27, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of February 27, 2026. The Company plans on announcing its next common stock dividend on March 18, 2026. The Company intends to make regular monthly cash distributions to its holders of common stock. In order to qualify as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”), the Company...

RYE, N.Y., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust (NYSE:GRX) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.17 per share cash distribution payable on March 24, 2026 to common shareholders of record on March 17, 2026. The Fund intends to pay a quarterly distribution of an amount determined each quarter by the Board of Trustees. In addition to the quarterly distributions, and in accordance with the minimum distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code for regulated investment companies, the Fund may pay an adjusting distribution in December which includes any additional income and net realized capital gains in excess of the quarterly distributions for that year. Each quarter, the Board of Trustees reviews the amount of any potential distribution and the income, realized capital...