ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (the “Company” or “Star Bulk”) (Nasdaq: SBLK), a global shipping company focusing on the transportation of dry bulk cargoes, today announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the fourth quarter of 2023. Unless otherwise indicated or unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this press release to “we,” “us,” “our,” or similar references, mean Star Bulk Carriers Corp. and, where applicable, its consolidated subsidiaries. Financial Highlights(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except for daily rates and per share data)          Fourth quarter 2023 Fourth quarter 2022 Twelve months ended December 31, 2023 Twelve months ended December 31, 2022  Voyage Revenues $263,461 $294,803 $949,269 $1,437,156  Net...

LONDON, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) (the “Company”) announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.375 per Class A common share for the fourth quarter of 2023, to be paid on March 6, 2024 to shareholders of record as of February 22, 2024. About Global Ship Lease Global Ship Lease is a leading independent owner of containerships with a diversified fleet of mid-sized and smaller containerships. Incorporated in the Marshall Islands, Global Ship Lease commenced operations in December 2007 with a business of owning and chartering out containerships under fixed-rate charters to top tier container liner companies. It was listed on the New York stock Exchange in August 2008. As at September 30, 2023, Global Ship Lease owned 68 containerships ranging from 2,207...

GRIMSBY, Ontario, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Andrew Peller Limited (ADW.A / ADW.B) (the “Company”) announced today that it has approved a quarterly common share dividend of $0.0615 per Class A Share and $0.0535 per Class B Share to be paid on April 12, 2024 to shareholders of record on March 29, 2024. The Company has consistently paid common share dividends since 1979 and has increased dividends eight times over the last ten years, most recently in fiscal 2022. The Company currently designates all dividends paid as “eligible dividends” for purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) unless indicated otherwise. About Andrew Peller LimitedAndrew Peller Limited is one of Canada’s leading producers and marketers of quality wines and craft spirits. The Company’s award‐winning premium and ultra‐premium Vintners’...

NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc. (NYSE American: CLM) (CUSIP: 21924B302) and Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE American: CRF) (CUSIP: 21924U300), (individually the “Fund” or, collectively, the “Funds”), each a closed-end management investment company, announced that in keeping with each Fund’s previously adopted monthly distribution policy, each Fund is declaring the following distributions.  Record Date Payable Date Per ShareCLM April 15, 2024 April 30, 2024 $0.1086CLM May 15, 2024 May 31, 2024 $0.1086CLM June 14, 2024 June 28, 2024 $0.1086       CRF April 15, 2024 April 30, 2024 $0.1037CRF May 15, 2024 May 31, 2024 $0.1037CRFJune 14, 2024 June 28, 2024 $0.1037In addition, the March 2024 monthly distribution payable date has been changed to March...

NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (NYSE: AFT) – Apollo Senior Floating Rate Fund Inc. (the “Fund”) today announced the declaration of its distribution for the month of February 2024 of $0.137 per common share, payable on the date noted below. The following dates apply to the declared distribution: Ex-Date: February 21, 2024Record Date: February 22, 2024Payment Date: February 29, 2024Per Share Amount: $0.137 Apollo Contact Information: Product Literature877-864-4834 InvestorsElizabeth BesenInvestor Relations ManagerApollo Global Management, Inc.212-822-0625ebesen@apollo.com  Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release may contain statements that are forward looking, as that term is defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 or by the Securities and Exchange Commission in its rules, regulations...

NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (NYSE: AIF) – Apollo Tactical Income Fund Inc. (the “Fund”) today announced the declaration of its distribution for the month of February 2024 of $0.133 per common share, payable on the date noted below. The following dates apply to the declared distribution: Ex-Date: February 21, 2024Record Date: February 22, 2024Payment Date: February 29, 2024Per Share Amount: $0.133 Apollo Contact Information: Product Literature877-864-4834 InvestorsElizabeth BesenInvestor Relations ManagerApollo Global Management, Inc.212-822-0625ebesen@apollo.com Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release may contain statements that are forward looking, as that term is defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 or by the Securities and Exchange Commission in its rules, regulations and...

This news release constitutes a “Designated News Release” incorporated by reference in the prospectus supplement dated September 19, 2023 to Fortis’ short form base shelf prospectus dated November 21, 2022. ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Fortis Inc. (“Fortis” or the “Corporation”) (TSX/NYSE: FTS) has declared the following dividends payable on June 1, 2024 to the Shareholders of Record of the following Shares of the Corporation at the close of business on May 17, 2024:$0.3063 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series “F”; $0.3826875 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series “G”; $0.11469 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series “H”; $0.408392 per share on...

TORONTO, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtus Diversified Real Estate Investment Trust (VREIT) proudly announces a remarkable achievement in its financial performance: “Since inception, we have delivered consistent distributions of $0.75 per unit for our clients. Further to this milestone, we are happy to report a substantial increase in Net Asset Value Per Unit (NAVPU),” says Josh Will, EVP of VREIT. “Following a successful 2023 marked by strategic acquisitions and strong capital raises, Virtus Diversified REIT’s NAVPU has increased to $10.53 per share, up from the previous NAVPU of $9.98 per share.” This noteworthy increase underscores the success of Virtus Diversified REIT’s commitment to delivering value to its investors. The company’s strategic purchases and prudent investment decisions have not only fortified...

New York, NY, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) today announced that the company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on IPG common stock of $0.33 per share, payable on March 15, 2024, to holders of record at the close of business on March 1, 2024. The increase in the dividend from $0.31 to $0.33 per share represents a six percent increase to the Company’s quarterly dividend. Additionally, the company’s Board of Directors authorized a new program to repurchase, from time to time, up to $320 million of IPG common stock. The authorization under the new program is in addition to any amounts remaining for repurchase under the program announced in 2023. Repurchases under the new program may be effected through open market purchases, trading plans established in accordance with SEC...

ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TEN Ltd. (“TEN”) (NYSE: TNP) (the “Company”), a leading diversified crude, product and LNG tanker operator, today announced that its Board of Directors declared the regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.578125 per share for its Series E Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Shares (the “Series E Preferred Shares”; NYSE: TNPPRE). The dividend on the Series E Preferred Shares is for the period from the most recent dividend payment date of November 28, 2023 through February 27, 2024. The dividend on the Series E Preferred Shares will be paid on February 28, 2024 to all holders of record of Series E Preferred Shares as of February 23, 2024. Dividends on the Series E Preferred Shares are payable quarterly in arrears on the 28th day (unless the 28th falls on a weekend or public holiday, in which...