TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Middlefield Group is pleased to announce we will be undertaking three mergers to create a more straightforward and cost-effective funds platform. The Manager believes these mergers will benefit unitholders of both the terminating and continuing funds, as the continuing funds will constitute larger and more liquid investments, resulting in tighter bid-ask spreads, lower expense ratios and unit prices that trade closer to their net asset value as compared to the terminating funds. Middlefield Healthcare Dividend ETF Middlefield Healthcare Dividend ETF (“Healthcare ETF”) (TSX:MHCD), established in 2014,   has a track record of providing tax-efficient monthly distributions and steady capital appreciation through investing in a high conviction, diversified portfolio of companies operating in...

TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Timbercreek Financial (TSX: TF) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.0575 per common share (“Common Share”) of the Company to be paid on February 15, 2023 to holders of Common Shares of record on January 31, 2023. The Company also offers a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the “Plan”), which is eligible to holders of Common Shares and provides a convenient means to purchase additional Common Shares by reinvesting cash dividends at a potential discount and without having to pay commissions, service charges or brokerage fees. Pursuant to the Plan and at the discretion of Timbercreek Capital Inc., the Manager, Common Shares will be acquired in the open market at prevailing prices or issued from treasury at 98 percent of the average market price...

NORWICH, N.Y., Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NBT Bancorp Inc. (“NBT” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NBTB) reported net income and diluted earnings per share for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $152.0 million, or $3.52 per diluted common share, compared to $154.9 million, or $3.54 per diluted share, in the prior year.Generated positive operating leverage of $21.7 million with total revenues increasing 8.1%, or $38.9 million, while operating expenses were higher by 6.0%, or $17.2 million. Net interest income in 2022 improved in comparison to 2021, primarily due to higher yields on earning assets due to increases in the Federal Reserve’s targeted Federal Funds rate combined with growth in earning assets, strongly overcoming a $17.6 million ($0.31 per diluted share)...

FORT WAYNE, Ind., Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.225 per share payable February 16, 2023, to shareholders of record on February 2, 2023. This represents a 15 percent increase from the prior quarterly dividend. “This dividend increase will mark the 31st consecutive year that Franklin Electric has increased its dividend, demonstrating its commitment to returning cash to shareholders and confidence in the outlook of the business,” commented Gregg Sengstack, Franklin Electric’s Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer. Franklin Electric is a global leader in the production and marketing of systems and components for the movement of water and fuel. Recognized as a technical leader in its products and services,...

TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”) is pleased to announce the final annual 2022 capital gain distributions for Big Banc Split Corp. The distributions represent capital gains realized by Big Banc Split Corp. during the year. Shareholders of record at the close of business on January 27, 2023, will receive the 2022 annual capital gains distribution on February 1, 2023, and such gains will be applicable for the 2023 tax year. The final year-end capital gain distribution for Big Banc Split Corp. will be paid in cash. Details of the per-unit distribution amounts are as follows:Big Banc Split Corp. TickerSymbol Exchange Final Annual CapitalGains Distribution PerShareBig Banc Split Corp. – Class A Shares BNK TSX $1.9150About Purpose Investments Inc. Purpose Investments is an asset...

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kite Realty Group Trust (NYSE: KRG) announced today the allocations of the Company’s 2022 dividend distributions on its common stock. The allocations as they will be reported on Form 1099-DIV are as follows:Common Shares                      CUSIP   RecordDate   PayableDate   TotalDistributionper Share   OrdinaryDividend   CapitalGainDistribution     Non-TaxableDistribution 1   Section199ADividends 249803T300   1/7/2022   1/14/2022   $ 0.19   $ 0.16355     $ 0.02645       $ 0.00000   $ 0.1635549803T300   4/8/2022   4/15/2022     0.20     0.17216       0.02784         0.00000     0.1721649803T300   7/8/2022   7/15/2022     0.21     0.18077       0.02923         0.00000     0.1807749803T300   10/7/2022   10/14/2022     0.22     0.18938       0.03062         0.00000     0.18938            $ 0.82   $ 0.70586     $ 0.11414       $ 0.00000   $ 0.70586                    86.08 %     13.92 %            Represents...

NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo Debt Solution BDC (“ADS,” “we,” or the “Fund”) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared special distributions totaling $0.06 per share to be distributed in three consecutive monthly payments of $0.02 per share. Payments will be made on or around March 29, 2023, April 26, 2023 and May 26, 2023 for shareholders of record as of February 28, 2023, March 31, 2023 and April 28, 2023, respectively. The special distributions will be paid in cash or reinvested in shares of the Fund for shareholders participating in the Fund’s distribution reinvestment plan. These special distributions are in addition to the regular monthly distribution of $0.16 per share that was declared on January 20, 2023 to shareholders of record as of January 31, 2023 to be paid on February 24, 2023. The...

TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skylight Health Group Inc. (TSXV:SLHG; OTCQX: SLHGF) (“Skylight Health” or the “Company”), a healthcare platform combining technology and analytics focused on transitioning patients into value based care to drive better health outcomes and experiences in the United States, announced that its Board of Directors has authorized, and the Company has declared, a dividend on its 9.25% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares (the “Series A Preferred Shares”) for the month of February 2023. The Series A Preferred Shares trade under the “SLHGP” stock ticker symbol. In accordance with the terms of the Series A Preferred Shares, the Series A dividend will be payable in cash in the amount of $0.1927 per share on February 20, 2023 to the shareholders of record of the Series A Preferred...

TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Middlefield Healthcare Dividend ETF (TSX: MHCD) (the “Fund”) is pleased to announce that distributions for the first quarter of 2023 will be payable to unitholders of Middlefield Healthcare Dividend ETF as follows:Record Date Payable Date Distribution PerTrust UnitJanuary 31, 2023 February 15, 2023 $0.05February 28, 2023 March 15, 2023 $0.05March 31, 2023 April 14, 2023 $0.05The trust units trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol MHCD. The Fund offers a distribution reinvestment plan (“DRIP”) for unitholders which provides unitholders with the ability to automatically reinvest distributions, commission free, and realize the benefits of compound growth. Unitholders can enroll in the DRIP program by contacting their investment advisor. Middlefield Group Formed...

Southfield, MI, Jan. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) (the “Company”) announced the tax treatment of its 2022 common share distributions. Common Shares (CUSIP No. 866674104) – SUIDeclared Date Record Date Payable Date Distribution($ per share) Ordinary Taxable Dividend (2)($ per share) Qualified Taxable Dividend (2)($ per share)Non Dividend Distribution($ per share)12/01/21 12/31/21 01/18/22 $ 0.830000 $ 0.611029 $ 0.006504 $ 0.21897103/08/22 03/31/22 04/15/22 $ 0.880000 $ 0.647838 $ 0.006895 $ 0.23216206/01/22 06/30/22 07/15/22 $ 0.880000 $ 0.647838 $ 0.006895 $ 0.23216209/01/22 09/30/22 10/14/22 $ 0.880000 $ 0.647838 $ 0.006895 $ 0.232162      $ 3.470000 $ 2.554543 $ 0.027189 $ 0.915457Declared Date Record Date Payable Date Total Capital Gain Distribution($...