Common Equity Increases 5%; Deposits Grew $46 million;Board of Directors Increase Annual Dividend 10% to $0.32 Per Share EAU CLAIRE, Wis., Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CZWI), the parent company of Citizens Community Federal N.A. (the “Bank” or “CCFBank”), today reported earnings of $3.7 million and earnings per diluted share of $0.35 for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, compared to $2.5 million and $0.24 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, and $4.7 million and $0.45 per diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, respectively. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, earnings were $13.1 million, or $1.25 per diluted share, compared to earnings of $17.8 million, or $1.69 per diluted share for fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. The...

CHICAGO, Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marquette National Corporation (OTCQX: MNAT) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.28 per share. The dividend will be payable on April 1, 2024 to shareholders of record on March 15, 2024. As of December 31, 2023, Marquette had 4,381,162 shares issued and outstanding.   The Company also announced that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $1,000,000 of its outstanding common stock at prevailing market prices through open market or negotiated transactions. The repurchase program is authorized to last through December 31, 2024. Marquette National Corporation is a diversified bank holding company with total assets of approximately $2.14 billion. The Company’s banking subsidiary, Marquette Bank, is a full-service, community bank...

RAPID CITY, S.D., Jan. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share, an increase of $0.025 per share over last quarter’s dividend. Common shareholders of record at the close of business on Feb. 16, 2024, will receive $0.65 per share, payable March 1, 2024. “This dividend increase showcases our long-standing commitment to reward shareholders with a sustainable, growing dividend,” said Linn Evans, president and CEO of Black Hills Corp. “The increase reflects the confidence we have in the future of Black Hills and our ability to deliver long-term shareholder value through dynamic economic cycles and the continuous evolution within our industry.” The new annualized rate represents 54 consecutive years of annual dividend increases...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Jan. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At the Board of Directors meeting held January 25, 2024, a cash dividend of $3.20 per share was declared, payable on March 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of March 1, 2024. CONTACT: Cheri GillianSecretary to the Board of Directors907-777-3409

TORONTO, Jan. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: ESP, ESP.PR.A) Brompton Energy Split Corp. (the “Fund”) announces that the distribution rate for the preferred shares (the “Preferred Shares”) for the new term from March 29, 2024 to March 28, 2025 has been increased to $0.825 per Preferred Share per annum (8.25% on the par value of $10) payable quarterly which is an increase from $0.80 per Preferred Share per annum. The new Preferred Share distribution rate is based on current market rates for preferred shares with similar terms. The Fund invests in an actively managed portfolio consisting primarily of equity securities of dividend-paying (at the time of investment) global energy issuers with a market capitalization of at least $2 billion (at the time of investment) which may include companies operating in energy subsectors and related...

NEW CANAAN, Conn., Jan. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NewLake Capital Partners, Inc. (OTCQX: NLCP) (“The Company” or “NewLake”), a leading provider of real estate capital to state-licensed cannabis operators, announced today the tax treatment of its common stock dividends declared in 2023. The below information is provided to assist the Company’s stockholders with tax reporting requirements related to dividend distribution of taxable income by the Company. Stockholders should receive IRS Form 1099-DIV containing this information from their brokers, transfer agents or other institutions. These tax statements should be reviewed to ensure that they agree with the information provided below. Tax Treatment of Distributions The Federal Income Tax classification of the 2023 dividend distributions on the Company’s common stock, as it is...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Jan. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ANCHORAGE, AK — January 26, 2024 — Northrim BanCorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NRIM) today announced that the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.61 per share. The dividend will be payable on March 15, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 7, 2024. “We are pleased to announce a quarterly dividend of $0.61 per share, as we continue to be committed to providing returns to our shareholders,” said Joe Schierhorn, President and CEO. At the stock price of $53.46 per share at the close of the market on January 25, 2024, the current dividend equates to a yield of 4.56% on an annualized basis. On January 25, 2024, Northrim reported net income of $6.6 million, or $1.19 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $8.4 million,...

The following replaces the release issued at 5:28PM Eastern Time on January 25, 2024. SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At its meeting on January 25, 2024, the California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) Board of Directors declared the company’s 316th consecutive quarterly dividend, increasing the annual dividend by $0.08, or 7.7% from $1.04 to $1.12. This represents the company’s 57th consecutive annual dividend increase. The quarterly dividend of $0.28 per common share will be payable on February 23, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 12, 2024. 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...

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At its meeting on January 25, 2024, the California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) Board of Directors declared the company’s 316th consecutive quarterly dividend, increasing the annual dividend by $0.08, or 7.7% from $1.04 to $1.12. This represents the company’s 57th consecutive annual dividend increase. The quarterly dividend of $0.26 per common share will be payable on February 23, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 12, 2024. 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...

ATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The board of directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) today approved a cash dividend for the fourth quarter 2023 at an annualized rate of 7.35 percent. “Throughout the fourth quarter of 2023, FHLBank Atlanta remained focused on helping members navigate economic uncertainty and fulfilling our mission to further affordable housing and community development,” said FHLBank Atlanta Chair of the Board, Thornwell Dunlap. “We are proud of our strong financial performance, which enables us to return value to members through this fourth quarter dividend.” The dividend payout will be calculated based on members’ capital stock held during the fourth quarter of 2023 and will be credited to members’ daily investment accounts at the close of business on February 2, 2024. If...