TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: PFCB) Picton Mahoney Asset Management announced today that it has declared the December 2022 monthly cash distribution of $0.1765 per unit for the ETF units (“ETF Units”) of the Picton Mahoney Fortified Core Bond Fund. Unitholders of record of the ETF Units, at the close of business on December 23, 2022, will receive a per-unit cash distribution payable on December 30, 2022. About Picton Mahoney Asset Management Picton Mahoney Asset Management specializes in differentiated investment solutions and rules-based volatility management. Picton Mahoney helps its clients fortify their portfolios based on experience honed over the years through different market cycles and investing environments. Founded in 2004 and 100% employee-owned, Picton Mahoney is a portfolio management boutique entrusted...

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Automotive Finco Corp. (NEX: AFCC-H) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce a cash dividend of $0.0171/common share ($0.205/common share on an annual basis) to be paid on January 31, 2023 to the shareholders of record as of December 30, 2022. The dividend is an eligible dividend. The declaration, amount and payment of future cash dividends are subject to the board of directors’ continuing determination that the payment of dividends are in the best interests of the Company, its shareholders and are in compliance with all laws and agreements of the Company...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caldwell Investment Management Ltd., the manager of Caldwell U.S. Dividend Advantage Fund (the “Fund”) states that on Dec 15, 2022, the Fund disseminated a news release announcing a distribution of $0.11 per unit to unitholders of record on Dec 21, 2022. The distribution rate of the distribution was incorrectly shown as $0.11 per unit in that news release. The correct distribution rate is $0.1264716. All other information in that news release, including the record date of Dec 21, 2022 and payment date of Dec 23, 2022, remains the same. The ETF Series of Caldwell U.S. Dividend Advantage Fund trades on the TSX under the ticker symbol UDA. For further information, please visit our website at www.caldwellinvestment.com...

MELVILLE, N.Y., Dec. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The First of Long Island Corporation (Nasdaq: FLIC) announced today the declaration of a fourth quarter cash dividend in the amount of $.21 per share. This represents a 5.0% increase over the dividend of $.20 per share declared in the same quarter last year. The dividend will be paid on January 12, 2023 to shareholders of record on January 3, 2023. The First of Long Island Corporation is the parent company of The First National Bank of Long Island. Through its branch network branded as First National Bank LI, the Bank focuses on business and consumer needs on Long Island and in New York City. We offer a broad set of lending, deposit, investment, and digital products. First National Bank LI is known for its culture of delivering extraordinary service and a “Customer First” banking...

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, California, Dec. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENSG), the parent company of the Ensign™ group of companies, which invest in and provide skilled nursing and senior living services, physical, occupational and speech therapies, other rehabilitative and healthcare services, and real estate, announced today that it has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0575 per share of Ensign common stock, payable on or before January 31, 2023, to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2022. “We are pleased to announce our twentieth consecutive annual dividend increase, which reflects our strong market position and continued commitment to return value to our shareholders,” commented Barry Port, Ensign’s Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to continued growth and are optimistic...

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 15, 2022 (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 special dividend of $0.50 per common share and per limited partnership unit for the year ending December 31, 2022. In addition to this special dividend, the Board also approved a cash dividend of $0.05 per common share and per limited partnership unit for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2022. These common share dividends and limited partnership unit distributions are both payable on January 18, 2023, to holders of record as of December 30, 2022. 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...

HOUSTON, Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.04 per share on the Company’s common shares and operating partnership units for the first quarter of 2023. The dividend represents a quarterly amount of $0.12 per share, and an annualized amount of $0.48 per share. “This dividend reflects the strength of our differentiation strategy, focusing on community and service-oriented tenants in high-income, sun belt located shopping centers,” said Dave Holeman, chief executive officer of Whitestone REIT. “This dividend strikes the right balance, providing a yield of approximately 5% while allowing Whitestone to fund value enhancing property redevelopments and balance sheet strengthening.” The first...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. (OTCQX: MHGU), the nation’s premier franchise operator, today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors approved a special quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share. The dividend is payable on January 12, 2023, to shareholders of record on December 27, 2022. The Company recently reported the opening of its first Taco John’s restaurant, an important milestone in the Company’s 5-year development plan. “This is an exciting new growth opportunity for the Company and its employees, one that we believe will provide long-term growth for investors. Meritage is uniquely positioned as the only publicly traded company associated with the privately held Taco John’s, thereby providing investors with a means to participate in the Taco John’s national brand...

(numbers are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated) VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 15, 2022 (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 December 2022, which is equivalent to U.S. dollar $0.18 per Unit on an annualized basis. The distribution will be paid on January 13, 2023 to unitholders of record at the close of business on December 30, 2022. 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...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Montreal-based Dynacor Group Inc (TSX:DNG), a dividend-paying international industrial gold ore processor, has increased its monthly dividend by 20%. The new dividend of $0.01 paid monthly, or $0.12 a share on an annual basis, represents a yield of 4.27%, based on today’s price of $2.81, and marks the 4th dividend increase since the company paid its initial dividend in October 2018. Jean Martineau, President and CEO, stated: “Dynacor is committed to returning cash to its shareholders and maintaining a strong financial position. The company has raised the dividend four times in four years, proving management’s confidence in Dynacor’s ability to generate robust earnings and increased cash flows. Today’s announcement reflects our commitment to our shareholders...