New York, NY, Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) today announced that the company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on IPG common stock of $0.29 per share, payable on March 15, 2022, to holders of record at the close of business on March 1, 2022. The increase in the dividend from $0.27 to $0.29 per share represents a seven percent increase to the Company’s quarterly dividend. Additionally, the company’s Board of Directors authorized a resumption of the company’s share repurchase program. Under the reauthorized program, the company may repurchase, from time to time, up to $400 million of IPG common stock. Repurchases under the new program may be effected through open market purchases, trading plans established in accordance with SEC rules, derivative transactions, or other...

Revenue of $822.1 million in Q4’21 Net income attributable to ChampionX of $43.4 million in Q4’21; adjusted net income of $54.2 million Adjusted EBITDA of $133.1 million in Q4’21; adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of 110 basis points sequentially Cash from operating activities of $88.4 million and free cash flow of $71.0 million (9% of revenue) in Q4’21 Repaid $46.7 million of debt in Q4’21; achieved 1.0 times net leverage in Q4’21 Initiating a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share of common stockTHE WOODLANDS, Texas, Feb. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ChampionX Corporation (NASDAQ: CHX) (“ChampionX” or the “Company”) today announced fourth quarter of 2021 and full year 2021 results. For the fourth quarter of 2021, revenue was $822.1 million, net income attributable to ChampionX was $43.4 million, and adjusted EBITDA...

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the outstanding shares of its 6.25% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B (the “Series B Preferred Stock”), 6.125% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C (the “Series C Preferred Stock”), and 4.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series D (the “Series D Preferred Stock”). The declared cash dividend on the Series B Preferred Stock, Series C Preferred Stock, and Series D Preferred Stock is for the period from December 15, 2021, up to, but excluding, March 15, 2022. The declared cash dividend equated to approximately $0.390625 per depositary share, or $390.625 per share of the Series B Preferred Stock outstanding. The declared cash dividend...

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (NYSE: APAM) today reported that its preliminary assets under management (“AUM”) as of January 31, 2022 totaled $163.6 billion. Artisan Funds and Artisan Global Funds accounted for $79.2 billion of total firm AUM, while separate accounts and other AUM1 accounted for $84.4 billion.PRELIMINARY ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT BY STRATEGY2         As of January 31, 2022 – ($ Millions)    Growth Team    Global Opportunities $24,435          Global Discovery           2,109          U.S. Mid-Cap Growth           14,496          U.S. Small-Cap Growth           4,642          Global Equity Team    Global Equity           2,541          Non-U.S. Growth           19,060          Non-U.S. Small-Mid Growth           8,406          China...

NEW YORK, Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SAMG), (the “Company”) today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share of Class A common stock on February 8, 2022. The dividend will be paid on or about March 18, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 11, 2022. About Silvercrest Silvercrest was founded in April 2002 as an independent, employee-owned registered investment adviser. With offices in New York, Boston, Virginia, New Jersey, California and Wisconsin, Silvercrest provides traditional and alternative investment advisory and family office services to wealthy families and select institutional investors. As of September 30, 2021, the firm reported assets under management of $31.0 billion.CONTACT: Investor...

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canoe EIT Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX – EIT.UN) announces the February 2022 distribution of $0.10 per unit. The distribution will be paid on March 15, 2022 to unitholders of record on February 23, 2022. The ex-distribution date for this distribution is February 22, 2022. 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, and is actively managed by Robert Taylor, Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Canoe Financial. About Canoe Financial Canoe Financial is one of Canada’s fastest growing...

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canoe EIT Income Fund (“Canoe” or the “Fund”)(TSX – EIT.UN, EIT.PR.A, EIT.PR.B) announces quarterly distribution on 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 March 15, 2022 to unitholders of record on February 23, 2022. The ex-distribution date for this distribution is February 22, 2022. 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, and is actively managed by Robert Taylor, Senior...

WINTER SPRINGS, Fla., Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IRADIMED CORPORATION (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: IRMD), announced that its Board of Directors approved a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share on the Company’s outstanding common stock. This special cash dividend is payable on February 24, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 17, 2022. The Company is a leader in the development of innovative magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”) medical devices. It produces the only known non-magnetic intravenous (“IV”) infusion pump system, and a non-magnetic patient vital signs monitoring system that is designed for use during MRI procedures. “One of the Board’s commitments is maximizing returns to its shareholders. With our strong financial results over the years and our ability to generate cash from operations,...

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kforce Inc. (Nasdaq: KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, today announced results for its fourth quarter and full year 2021. Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial HighlightsRevenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 was $410.4 million compared to $354.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2020, an increase of 17.8%, per billing day. Technology revenue increased 32.0% year-over-year and 7.8% sequentially, per billing day. FA revenue decreased 25.5% year-over-year, per billing day, due to the expected decline in COVID revenues, but grew 2.4% sequentially, per billing day. Gross profit margins increased 80 basis points year-over-year in the quarter ended December 31, 2021 due to a greater mix of Direct Hire revenue and a slight expansion in Flex gross...

TORONTO, Feb. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Middlefield REIT INDEXPLUS ETF (the “Fund”) (TSX: IDR) wishes to remind investors of the upcoming merger of Middlefield Can-Global REIT Income Fund into the Fund on or about February 15, 2022 (the “Merger”). The Merger is expected to result in a Fund with a larger market capitalization, increased trading liquidity and lower operating costs on a per unit basis. In addition, as a result of the Merger and the successful performance of the Fund, it is announcing a special distribution will be made to holders of record as at the close of business on February 11, 2022. Subject to a final review of the Fund’s taxable income prior to the Merger, it is expected that the special distribution will be approximately $0.085 per unit, which will be automatically reinvested in additional units to be determined...