Net Income of $61.2 million, EPS of $0.73 Operating Earnings of $64.7 million, Operating EPS of $0.77 Quarterly Dividend of $0.3225 Board Increases Stock Buyback Authorization to $125 million BOSTON, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beacon Financial Corporation (NYSE: BBT) (the “Company”) today announced net income of $61.2 million, or $0.73 per basic and diluted share, for the third quarter of 2026, compared to $64.4 million, or $0.77 per basic and diluted share, for the second quarter of 2026, and a net loss of $(4.2) million, or $(0.05) per basic share, for the third quarter of 2025. The Company reported operating earnings after tax (non-GAAP) of $64.7 million, or $0.77 per basic and diluted share, for the third quarter of 2026, compared to operating earnings after tax (non-GAAP) of $64.4 million, or $0.77 per basic and diluted...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.41 per share, a $0.03 increase over the $1.38 per share dividend paid in each of the prior four quarters. The $1.41 per share dividend will be payable on Dec. 11, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 27, 2026. About HII HII is America’s Seapower Company. The nation’s largest shipbuilder, HII builds the manned and unmanned maritime systems and all-domain mission technologies that project U.S. and allied power around the world. With a more than 140-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII is headquartered in Virginia and employs 45,000 people across three divisions. For more information, visit:HII on the web: https://www.HII.com/ HII...

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of West Coast Community Bancorp (Nasdaq: WCCB), the parent company of West Coast Community Bank, has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share of common stock, payable on or about November 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 2, 2026. This dividend reflects an increase of $0.04 per share over the previous quarterly dividend. ABOUT WEST COAST COMMUNITY BANCORP AND WEST COAST COMMUNITY BANK West Coast Community Bancorp is the bank holding company of West Coast Community Bank. Founded in 2004, the Bank is a top-rated, locally operated and full-service community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz, Calif. with branches in Aptos, Capitola, King City, Monterey, Salinas, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley...

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Value Line, Inc. (NASDAQ – VALU) announced today that its Board of Directors declared on October 16, 2026 a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per common share, payable on November 10, 2026, to stockholders of record on October 26, 2026. The Company has 9,382,098 shares of common stock outstanding as of October 16, 2026. Value Line is a leading provider of investment research. The Value Line Investment Survey is one of the most widely used sources of independent equity research.         Value Line publishes proprietary investment research in print and digital formats.         Value Line provides these specialized services:         a. Value Line Select – Each month, Value Line analysts recommend the one exceptional stock with superior profit potential and a favorable risk/reward ratio.         b....

TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (“SmartCentres”) (TSX: SRU.UN) announced today that the trustees of SmartCentres have declared a distribution for the month of October 2026 of $0.15417 per unit, representing $1.85 per unit on an annualized basis. The distribution will be payable on November 16, 2026 to unitholders of record as at October 30, 2026. About SmartCentres SmartCentres is one of Canada’s largest fully integrated REITs, with a best-in-class and growing mixed-use portfolio featuring 201 strategically located properties in communities across the country. SmartCentres has approximately $12.1 billion in assets consisting of income producing value-oriented retail, purpose-built rental, first-class office and self-storage properties. SmartCentres owns 35.5 million square feet...

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The board of directors of Royalty Pharma plc (Nasdaq: RPRX) has approved the payment of a dividend for the fourth quarter of 2026 of $0.235 per Class A ordinary share. The dividend will be paid on December 10, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 13, 2026. About Royalty Pharma plc Founded in 1996, Royalty Pharma is the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties and a leading funder of innovation across the biopharmaceutical industry, collaborating with innovators from academic institutions, research hospitals and non-profits through small and mid-cap biotechnology companies to leading global pharmaceutical companies. Royalty Pharma has assembled a portfolio of royalties which entitles it to payments based directly on the top-line sales of many of the industry’s...

TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Guardian Capital LP (the “Manager”) announces the following regular cash distributions for the period ending October 31, 2026, in respect of the ETF series of the Guardian Capital funds listed below (the “Guardian Capital ETFs”). In each case, the distribution will be paid on October 30, 2026 to unitholders of record on October 26, 2026. The ex-dividend date in each case is anticipated to be October 26, 2026.Guardian Capital ETFs Series of ETF Units DistributionFrequency TradingSymbol Exchange Distribution Amount(per ETF Unit)GuardBondsTM 2026 Investment Grade Bond Fund ETF Units Monthly GBFC Cboe Canada CAD$0.0073GuardBondsTM 2027 Investment Grade Bond Fund ETF Units Monthly GBFD Cboe Canada CAD$0.0279GuardBondsTM 2028 Investment Grade Bond Fund ETF Units Monthly GBFE Cboe...

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (TSX: PEY) (“Peyto”) confirms that the monthly dividend with respect to October 2026 of $0.12 per common share is to be paid on November 13, 2026, for shareholders of record on October 31, 2026. Dividends paid by Peyto to Canadian residents are eligible dividends for Canadian income tax purposes. Shareholders and interested investors are encouraged to visit the Peyto website at www.peyto.com to learn more about what makes Peyto one of North America’s most exciting energy companies. The website also includes a monthly report, which discusses various topics chosen by the President and CEO and includes estimates of monthly capital expenditures and production. For further information please contact: Jean-Paul LachancePresident and...

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freehold Royalties Ltd. (Freehold) (TSX: FRU) announces that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of Cdn. $0.09 per common share to be paid on November 16, 2026 to shareholders of record on October 30, 2026. These dividends are designated as “eligible dividends” for Canadian income tax purposes. Freehold is uniquely positioned as a leading North American energy royalty company with approximately 6.0 million gross acres in Canada and approximately 1.2 million gross drilling acres in the United States. Freehold’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada under the symbol FRU. For further information contact Freehold Royalties Ltd. Todd McBride, CPA, CMA Investor Relationst. 403.221.0833e. tmcbride@freeholdroyalties.com

TORONTO, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Allied Properties REIT (“Allied”) (TSX:AP.UN) announced today that the Trustees of Allied have declared a distribution of $0.06 per unit for the month of October 2026, representing $0.72 per unit on an annualized basis. The distribution will be payable on November 16, 2026, to unitholders of record as at October 30, 2026. About Allied Allied is a leading owner-operator of distinctive urban workspace in Canada’s major cities. Allied’s mission is to provide knowledge-based organizations with workspace that is sustainable and conducive to human wellness, creativity, connectivity and diversity. Allied’s vision is to make a continuous contribution to cities and culture that elevates and inspires the humanity in all people. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Investor Relationsir@alliedr...