(numbers are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated) VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP (“AHIP”) (TSX: HOT.UN, HOT.U, and HOT.DB.V) announces a U.S. dollar cash distribution of $0.015 per limited partnership unit (“Unit”) for March 2023, which is equivalent to U.S. dollar $0.18 per Unit on an annualized basis. The distribution will be paid on April 14, 2023 to unitholders of record at the close of business on March 31, 2023. AHIP intends to pay cash distributions on or about the 15th day of each month to the unitholders of record on the last business day of the preceding month. Additional information on AHIP’s distributions can be found on our website at www.ahipreit.com. ABOUT AMERICAN HOTEL INCOME PROPERTIES REIT LP American Hotel Income Properties REIT...

CHICAGO, March 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI) (“Chicago Atlantic” or the “Company”), a commercial mortgage real estate investment trust, announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.47 per share for the first quarter of 2023. The dividend, which equates to an annualized rate of $1.88 per common share, is payable on April 14, 2023, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 31, 2023. In light of the recent news regarding Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank New York, the Chicago Atlantic team has assessed the portfolio companies it invests in and has found that they have no exposure to Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank New York or First Republic Bank. About Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance,...

TORONTO, March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nexus Industrial REIT (the “REIT”) (TSX: NXR.UN) announced today its results for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2022. HighlightsOn March 7, 2023, the REIT acquired a newly constructed 532,000 square foot distribution centre located in Casselman, Ontario for $116.8 million. Successfully completed a bought deal financing on December 8, 2022, generating net proceeds of $80.5 million. On November 1, 2022, the REIT acquired a 435,871 square foot portfolio of four industrial properties occupied by a single tenant for $38.9 million ($28.5 USD million). Three of the properties are located in Windsor, Ontario and one is located in Tilbury, Ontario. Completed $316.8 million of industrial property acquisitions in 2022; increasing NOI from industrial properties to approximately 88% of NOI...

Using today’s closing price, this dividend if approved by shareholders, is equivalent to a dividend yield of 7.3%. SANTIAGO, Chile, March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Banco Santander Chile (NYSE: BSAC; SSE: Bsantander) informs that in the Board session held today, the Board of Directors agreed to summon an Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, to be held remotely on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Among other items to be submitted for approval to shareholders, the Board is proposing a dividend of Ch$2.57469221 per share, corresponding to 60% of net income attributable to shareholders. Likewise, the remaining 40% of net income attributable to shareholders will be destined to increase the Bank’s reserves and/or accumulated profits of the Bank. Banco Santander Chile is the largest bank in the Chilean market in terms of loans and assets....

TORONTO, March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ECN Capital Corp. (TSX: ECN) (“ECN Capital” or the “Company”) announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors has authorized and declared a quarterly dividend of C$0.4960625 per outstanding Cumulative 5-Year Rate Reset Preferred Share, Series C (TSX: ECN.PR.C) to be paid on March 31, 2023 to shareholders of record as of close of business on March 21, 2023. This dividend is designated to be an eligible dividend for purposes of section 89(1) of the Income Tax Act (Canada). About ECN Capital Corp. With originated assets of more than US$14 billion, ECN Capital Corp. (TSX: ECN) is a leading provider of business services to North American based banks, credit unions, life insurance companies, pension funds and institutional investors (collectively our “Partners”). ECN Capital originates,...

SANTA PAULA, Calif., March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVGW), a global avocado-industry leader and provider of convenient, ready-to-eat fresh food, today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.10 per share. The dividend will be paid on April 6, 2023, to Calavo Grower’s shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 24, 2023. About Calavo Growers, Inc.Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVGW) is a global leader in quality produce, including avocados, tomatoes and papayas, and a pioneer of healthy fresh-cut fruit, vegetables and prepared foods. Calavo products are sold under the trusted Calavo brand name, proprietary sub-brands, private label and store brands. Founded in 1924, Calavo has a rich culture of constant innovation, sustainable...

PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif., March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Malaga Financial Corporation (OTCPink:MLGF) announced today the declaration of a cash dividend in the amount of 25 cents per share to shareholders of record on March 24, 2023. The dividend will be paid out on or about April 3, 2023. Randy C. Bowers, Chairman, President and CEO, remarked, “We are pleased that continued strong operating results have positioned us to declare this 25 cent quarterly dividend which represents a 4.34% annualized yield based on our most recent closing price of $23.05. We are grateful for the efforts of our colleagues and delighted to continue to reward our shareholders for their investment.” Malaga Bank, a subsidiary of Malaga Financial Corporation, is a full-service community bank headquartered on the Palos Verdes Peninsula with six offices...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 23.1-percent increase in the quarterly cash dividend from $0.26 to $0.32 per share. The dividend is payable on June 15, 2023 to shareholders of record as of May 25, 2023. The Board also approved a new share repurchase authorization enabling Applied to buyback an additional $10 billion of its shares over time. This supplements the previous authorization which had $4.7 billion remaining at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2023. “The dividend increase, our largest in five years, and the new share repurchase authorization reflect our positive long-term view of the semiconductor market and our confidence in Applied’s outsized growth opportunities driven by our technology leadership, broad portfolio...

SHELL PLC FOURTH QUARTER 2022 EURO AND GBP EQUIVALENT DIVIDEND PAYMENTS March 13, 2023   The Board of Shell plc (the “Company”) today announced the pounds sterling and euro equivalent dividend payments in respect of the fourth quarter 2022 interim dividend, which was announced on February 2, 2023 at US$0.2875 per ordinary share.   Shareholders have been able to elect to receive their dividends in US dollars, euros or pounds sterling. Holders of ordinary shares who have validly submitted US dollars, euros or pounds sterling currency elections by March 3, 2023 will be entitled to a dividend of US$0.2875, €0.2716 or 24.11p per ordinary share, respectively.   Absent any valid election to the contrary, persons holding their ordinary shares through Euroclear Nederland will receive their dividends in euros at the euro rate per ordinary share...

PHILADELPHIA, March 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hersha Hospitality Trust (NYSE: HT) (“Hersha” or the “Company”), owner of luxury and lifestyle hotels in coastal gateway and resort markets, today announced its Board of Trustees has approved a cash dividend of $0.05 per common share and per limited partnership unit for the first quarter ending March 31, 2023. These common share dividends and limited partnership unit distributions are payable April 17, 2023, to holders of record as of March 31, 2023. The Board of Trustees also declared a cash dividend of $0.4297 per Series C Preferred Share, $0.40625 per Series D Preferred Share, and $0.40625 per Series E Preferred Share for the first quarter ending March 31, 2023. The preferred share dividends are payable April 17, 2023 to holders of record as of April 1, 2023. Hersha Hospitality...