BOCA RATON, Fla., March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newtek Business Services Corp., (NASDAQ: NEWT), an internally managed business development company (“BDC”), today announced that it has raised its forecast for its second quarter 2022 cash dividend by 15.4% to $0.75 per share from its previous forecast of $0.65 per share.1 The Company previously declared a first quarter 2022 dividend of $0.65 per share, which is payable on March 31, 2022 to shareholders of record on March 21, 2022. Barry Sloane, President, Chairman and CEO commented, “Based upon the underlying metrics and trends that we have experienced in our core business lines, we are confident about the increase in our forecast of our second quarter 2022 dividend from $0.65 per share to $0.75 per share. Given the current global volatility, it is important to note that our...

Dividend Declaration Seneca Growth Capital VCT Plc  8 March 2022 Seneca Growth Capital VCT Plc Interim Dividend on B Shares The Directors of Seneca Growth Capital VCT Plc (the “Company”) are pleased to declare an interim dividend of 1.5 pence per B Share for the year to 31 December 2022, to be paid on 20 May 2022. The ex-dividend date is 5 May 2022. The record date for the dividend is 6 May 2022. On 29 October 2021 the Company launched an offer for subscription for B Shares to raise, in aggregate, up to £10 million with an over-allotment facility of up to a further £10 million (before issue costs) (the “Offer”). Full details of the Offer are contained in a prospectus issued by the Company on that date (the “Prospectus”). Those investors seeking to invest under the Offer and benefit from the above dividend...

MONTERREY, Mexico, March 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (“FEMSA”) (NYSE: FMX; BMV: FEMSAUBD, FEMSAUB) announces that its Board of Directors has proposed an ordinary dividend in the amount of Ps. 11,358 million, to be paid during 2022. This proposal represents an increase of 48% and 10% compared to the dividends paid during 2021 and 2020, respectively. After deviating from historical trends in 2021, this amount is more in line with the encouraging long-term performance of our business, and it highlights FEMSA’s robust cash generation profile. The dividend is subject to approval at the Annual Shareholders’ meeting to be held on April 8, 2022. About FEMSAFEMSA is a company that creates economic and social value through companies and institutions and strives to be the best employer and neighbor...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Titan Mining Corporation (TSX: TI) (“Titan” or the “Company”) announces that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of C$0.01 per common share (the “Dividend”) for an aggregate distribution of approximately C$1.4 million based on the current number of shares outstanding. Titan also announces that it has entered into a fixed zinc pricing arrangement pursuant to its existing offtake agreement with an affiliate of Glencore plc for 50% of the Company’s budgeted zinc production for the second quarter of 2022 at a price of US$1.76 per pound of zinc. Don Taylor, President and CEO, commented, “Paying our third consecutive special dividend is a testament to our dedicated workforce, increased profitability and improvements in the zinc market. In addition,...

(Dollar amounts are in thousands unless otherwise specified) HIGHLIGHTSSales increased 45% to $116 million in Q4 and 18% to $380 million year-to-date Sales for 2021 increased 18% to $380 million versus $322 million in 2020 Net Earnings increased 5.2% in the quarter and 7.9% for the year Earnings per share increased to $0.36 in the quarter and to $1.29 year-to-date Order backlog increased 59% over prior yearGUELPH, Ontario, March 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (“HPS”) (TSX: HPS.A) a leading manufacturer of dry-type and cast resin transformers and related magnetics, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2021. “In 2021 we continued to see strong demand for our dry-type transformers in all key markets through 2021. Our organic growth throughout 2021, but particularly...

DALLAS, March 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DallasNews Corporation (Nasdaq: DALN) announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share on March 3, 2022. The dividend will be payable on June 3, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 13, 2022. About DallasNews Corporation DallasNews Corporation is the Dallas-based holding company of The Dallas Morning News and Medium Giant. The Dallas Morning News is Texas’ leading daily newspaper with a strong journalistic reputation, intense regional focus and close community ties. Medium Giant is a media and marketing agency of divergent thinkers who devise strategies that deepen connections, expand influence, and scale success for clients nationwide. For additional information, visit dallasnewscorporation.com or...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diversified Royalty Corp. (TSX: DIV and DIV.DB) (the “Corporation” or “DIV”) is pleased to announce that its board of directors has approved a cash dividend of $0.01833 per common share for the period of March 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022, which is equal to $0.22 per common share on an annualized basis. The dividend will be paid on March 31, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 15, 2022. About Diversified Royalty Corp. DIV is a multi-royalty corporation, engaged in the business of acquiring top-line royalties from well-managed multi-location businesses and franchisors in North America. DIV’s objective is to acquire predictable, growing royalty streams from a diverse group of multi-location businesses and franchisors. DIV currently owns the...

DENVER, March 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ArrowMark Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: BANX) (“ArrowMark Financial” or the “Company”), an SEC registered closed-end management investment company, today announced that its Board of Directors increased the quarterly cash distribution to $0.39 per share from $0.38 per share, a $0.01 increase for the first quarter of 2022. The distribution will be payable on March 28, 2022 to shareholders of record on March 21, 2021. “We are pleased to offer our shareholders a dividend increase this quarter. We believe, the dividend increase reflects the Company’s ability to consistently over-earn it’s declared quarterly dividend rate. ArrowMark Financial is committed to maximizing total risk-adjusted returns and generating long-term value for our shareholders,” said Chairman & CEO...

SHANGHAI, China, March 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Huazhu Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT and HKEX: 1179) (“Huazhu” or the “Company”), a world-leading hotel group, today announced that its board of directors has declared a cash dividend of US$0.021 per ordinary share, or US$0.21 per American Depositary Share (“ADS”). Holders of the Company’s ordinary shares or ADS as of the close of business on March 24, 2022 will be entitled to receive the cash dividend. Dividends to holders of the Company’s ordinary shares are expected to be distributed on or about April 14, 2022. Citibank, N.A., depositary bank for the Company’s ADS program (the “ADS Depositary”), expects to pay out dividends to ADS holders on or about April 21, 2022. Dividends to be paid to the Company’s ADS holders through the ADS Depositary will be subject to...

All amounts in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. BROOKFIELD, NEWS, March 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM.A) today announced that it has determined the fixed dividend rate on its Cumulative Class A Preference Shares, Series 26 (“Series 26 Shares”) (TSX: BAM.PR.T) for the five years commencing April 1, 2022 and ending March 31, 2027, and also determined the fixed dividend on its Cumulative Class A Preference Shares, Series 46 (“Series 46 Shares”) (TSX: BAM.PF.I) for the five years commencing April 1, 2022 and ending March 31, 2027. Series 26 Shares and Series 27 Shares If declared, the fixed quarterly dividends on the Series 26 Shares during the five years commencing April 1, 2022 will be paid at an annual rate of 3.846% ($0.240375 per share per quarter). Holders of Series 26 Shares have the right,...