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MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share payable on June 15, 2023, to shareholders of record on June 2, 2023.   About Middlefield Banc Corp.Middlefield Banc Corp., headquartered in Middlefield, Ohio, is the Bank holding Company of The Middlefield Banking Company, with total assets of $1.73 billion at March 31, 2023. The Bank operates 21 full-service banking centers and an LPL Financial® brokerage office serving Ada, Beachwood, Bellefontaine, Chardon, Cortland, Dublin, Garrettsville, Kenton, Mantua, Marysville, Middlefield, Newbury, Orwell, Plain City, Powell, Solon, Sunbury, Twinsburg, and Westerville. The Bank also operates a Loan Production Office in Mentor, Ohio. Additional...

NEW YORK, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo”) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. Marc Rowan, Chief Executive Officer at Apollo said, “The consequences of the past decade-plus of artificially low interest rates were on full display in the first quarter. While the traditional banking model navigates certain challenges, the role of private markets in financing the broader economy becomes increasingly important. We’ve chosen a market that is differentiated within our industry – senior secured, safe yield at the top of the capital structure – that positions us well for the many evolving opportunities in this environment. We have tremendous runway in front of us and we’re highly focused on executing the attractive...

HOUSTON, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“VAALCO” or the “Company”) declared its quarterly cash dividend of $0.0625 per share of common stock for the second quarter of 2023 ($0.25 annualized), which is payable on June 23, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 24, 2023. Future declarations of quarterly dividends and the establishment of future record and payment dates are subject to approval by the Board of Directors. George Maxwell, VAALCO’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We continue to return value to shareholders, and we believe that it is important for exploration and production (“E&P”) companies to deliver sustainable shareholder returns. In the first quarter of 2023, we increased our quarterly dividend by 92% and we are maintaining the $0.0625...

CALGARY, Alberta, May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cardinal Energy Ltd. (“Cardinal” or the “Company“) (TSX: CJ) confirms that our May dividend of $0.06 per common share will be paid on June 15, 2023 to shareholders of record on May 31, 2023. The Board of Directors of Cardinal has declared the dividend payable in cash. This dividend has been designated as an “eligible dividend” for Canadian income tax purposes. About Cardinal Energy Ltd. Cardinal works to continually improve its Environmental, Social and Governance profile and operates its assets in a responsible and environmentally sensitive manner. As part of this mandate, Cardinal injects and conserves more carbon than it directly emits making us one of the few Canadian energy companies to have a negative carbon footprint. Cardinal is a Canadian...

CALGARY, Alberta, May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canoe EIT Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX – EIT.UN) announces the May 2023 monthly distribution of $0.10 per unit. Additionally, the Fund announces a quarterly distribution for preferred units. Cumulative Redeemable Series 1 and Series 2 Preferred Unit holders will receive a distribution of $0.30 per unit. The distribution will be paid on June 15, 2023 to unitholders of record on May 23, 2023. The ex-distribution date for this distribution is May 19, 2023. About Canoe EIT Income FundCanoe EIT Income Fund is one of Canada’s largest closed-end investment funds, designed to maximize monthly distributions and capital appreciation by investing in a broadly diversified portfolio of high quality securities. The Fund is listed on the TSX under the symbols EIT.UN, EIT.PR.A and EIT.PR.B,...

CHICAGO, May 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.105 per share for the first quarter 2023. The dividend will be payable on June 2, 2023, to shareholders of record on May 19, 2023. About TransUnion (NYSE:TRU)  TransUnion is a global information and insights company with over 12,000 associates operating in more than 30 countries. We make trust possible by ensuring each person is reliably represented in the marketplace. We do this with a Tru™ picture of each person: an actionable view of consumers, stewarded with care. Through our acquisitions and technology investments we have developed innovative solutions that extend beyond our strong foundation in core credit into areas such as marketing, fraud, risk and advanced analytics. As a result,...

RICHMOND, Va., May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Brink’s Company (NYSE:BCO), the global leader in total cash management, route-based secure logistics and payment solutions, today announces that its Board of Directors has declared a 10% increase in the regular quarterly dividend on its common stock, from 20 cents per share to 22 cents per share. The dividend is payable on June 1, 2023, to shareholders of record on May 15, 2023. Mark Eubanks, president and CEO, said: “In recognition of our strong 2022 performance, stable financial position, and business outlook, the board has voted to increase our dividend for the first time since 2021. As a part of our broader capital allocation framework, this dividend increase, and our share repurchase program, reflect our commitment to drive long-term shareholder value by returning excess cash...

CALGARY, Alberta, May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Diamond Group Limited (“Black Diamond”, the “Company” or “we”), (TSX:BDI), a leading provider of space rental and workforce accommodation solutions, today announced its operating and financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2023 (the “Quarter”) compared with the three months ended March 31, 2022 (the “Comparative Quarter”). All financial figures are expressed in Canadian dollars. Key Highlights from the First Quarter of 2023Consolidated rental revenue of $34.4 million and Adjusted EBITDA1 of $21.4 million were up 28% and 20% from the Comparative Quarter, respectively. Modular Space Solutions (“MSS”) rental revenue set another quarterly record of $20.4 million and increased 27% from the...

TORONTO, May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sprott Inc. (“Sprott” or the “Company”) (NYSE/TSX: SII) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a first quarter 2023 dividend of US$0.25 per common share, payable on May 30, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2023. Registered shareholders who are residents of Canada as reflected in the Company’s shareholders register, as well as beneficial holders (i.e., shareholders who hold their common shares through a broker or other intermediary) whose intermediary is a participant in CDS Clearing and Depositary Services Inc. or its nominee, CDS & Co. (“CDS”), will receive their dividend in Canadian dollars, calculated based on the spot price exchange rate on May 30, 2023. Registered shareholders resident outside of Canada as reflected in Sprott’s...