FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (“FirstCash” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FCFS), the leading international operator of almost 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 fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2023. The Company also announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share, which will be paid in February 2024. Mr. Rick Wessel, chief executive officer, stated, “FirstCash posted impressive fourth quarter and full year results for 2023 with continued momentum from record pawn receivables and new store growth resulting in strong year-over-year increases in revenues and earnings. U.S. pawn receivables...

London, February 1, 2024 − The Board of Shell plc (the “Company”) today announced an interim dividend in respect of the fourth quarter of 2023 of US$ 0.344 per ordinary share. Details relating to the fourth quarter 2023 interim dividendPer ordinary share Q4 2023Shell Shares (US$) 0.344Shareholders will be able to elect to receive their dividends in US dollars, euros or pounds sterling. Absent any valid election to the contrary, persons holding their ordinary shares through Euroclear Nederland will receive their dividends in euros. Absent any valid election to the contrary, shareholders (both holding in certificated and uncertificated form (CREST members)) and persons holding their shares through the Shell Corporate Nominee will receive their dividends in pounds sterling. The pound sterling and euro equivalent dividend...

INDIANA, Pa., Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (NYSE: FCF) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023. Financial Summary(dollars in thousands, For the Three Months Ended   For the Years Endedexcept per share data) December 31,   September 30,   December 31,   December 31,   December 31,    2023       2023       2022       2023       2022  Reported Results                  Net income $ 44,827     $ 39,231     $ 35,733     $ 157,063     $ 128,181  Diluted earnings per share $ 0.44     $ 0.38     $ 0.38     $ 1.54     $ 1.37  Return on average assets   1.56 %     1.38 %     1.47 %     1.42 %     1.34 %Return on average equity   14.11 %     12.46 %     13.61 %     12.80 %     11.99 %                   Operating Results (non-GAAP)(1)                  Core...

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Petrus Resources Ltd. (“Petrus” or the “Company”) (TSX: PRQ) is pleased to confirm that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend in the amount of $0.01 per share payable February 29, 2024, to shareholders of record on February 16, 2024. The dividend is designated as an eligible dividend for Canadian income tax purposes. ABOUT PETRUSPetrus is a public Canadian oil and gas company focused on property exploitation, strategic acquisitions and risk-managed exploration in Alberta. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:Ken Gray President and Chief Executive Officer T: 403-930-0889 E: kgray@petrusresources.com

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (NYSE: APAM) (the “Company” or “Artisan Partners”) today reported its results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023, and declared a quarterly and special annual dividend. The full December 2023 quarter earnings release and investor presentation can be viewed at www.apam.com. Conference Call The Company will host a conference call on January 31, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss these results. Hosting the call will be Eric Colson, Chief Executive Officer, Jason Gottlieb, President, and C.J. Daley, Chief Financial Officer. Supplemental materials that will be reviewed during the call are available on the Company’s website at www.apam.com. The call will be webcast and can be accessed via the Company’s website. Listeners may also...

JASPER, Ind., Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) reported solid annual earnings of $85.9 million, or $2.91 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2023, representing the second highest level of earnings per share in the Company’s history. This level of reported annual earnings resulted in a 14.7% return on average shareholders’ equity, marking the 19th consecutive fiscal year in which the Company has delivered a double-digit return on shareholders’ equity. The Company also announced the declaration of an 8% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, marking the 12th consecutive year of increased cash dividends. The Company’s 2023 reported net income represented an increase of $4.1 million, or approximately 5% on a per share basis, over 2022 net income of $81.8 million, or $2.78 per share,...

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