HARTSVILLE, S.C., Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) has declared a $0.52 per share quarterly common stock dividend. This dividend will be paid on March 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of February 26, 2025. According to Howard Coker, President and Chief Executive Officer, this is the 399th consecutive quarter and 99th year dating back to 1925, that the Company has paid dividends to shareholders, and is the 41st consecutive year the Company has increased its annualized dividend. Based on the closing price of Sonoco’s common stock on February 11, 2025, the Company’s dividend provides an approximate 4.4 percent yield, which is more than double the dividend yield of the S&P 500 Index. About Sonoco Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in high-value, sustainable packaging that...

PHOENIX, Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WillScot Holdings Corporation (“WillScot” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WSC), a leader in innovative temporary flexible space solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors (“Board”) has declared the initiation of a quarterly cash dividend program consistent with the Company’s commitment to returning capital to shareholders, while continuing to invest in growth. The first dividend of $0.07 per share will be payable on March 19, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 5, 2025. “The initiation of our quarterly dividend program provides an additional avenue to return surplus capital to shareholders and reflects the resiliency of our cash flows across the cycle, the strength of our balance sheet, and our confidence in the Company’s long-term growth prospects,”...

Not for distribution to U.S. newswire services or dissemination in the United States. TORONTO, Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust (the “REIT”) (TSX:MHC.U; MHC.UN) announced today a cash distribution of US$0.0517 per REIT unit for the month of February 2025, representing US$0.62 per REIT unit on an annual basis. Payment will be made on or about March 17, 2025, to unitholders of record as of the close of business on February 28, 2025. Distributions paid to Canadian unitholders (and other non-U.S. unitholders) generally will be subject to U.S. withholding tax. Unitholders should consult their own tax advisors for advice with respect to the tax consequences of receiving a distribution from the REIT in their own circumstances. About Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust Flagship...

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HighPeak Energy, Inc. (“HighPeak” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HPK) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share on its common stock to be paid March 25, 2025 to stockholders of record on March 3, 2025. About HighPeak Energy, Inc. HighPeak Energy, Inc. is a publicly traded independent crude oil and natural gas company, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, focused on the acquisition, development, exploration and exploitation of unconventional crude oil and natural gas reserves in the Midland Basin in West Texas. For more information, please visit our website at www.highpeakenergy.com. Investor Contact: Ryan HightowerVice President, Business Development817.850.9204rhightower@highpeakenergy.com Source: HighPeak Energy, Inc.

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (TSX: PEY) (“Peyto”) confirms that the monthly dividend with respect to February 2025 of $0.11 per common share is to be paid on March 14, 2025, for shareholders of record on February 28, 2025. Dividends paid by Peyto to Canadian residents are eligible dividends for Canadian income tax purposes. Shareholders and interested investors are encouraged to visit the Peyto website at www.peyto.com to learn more about what makes Peyto one of North America’s most exciting energy companies. The website also includes a monthly report, which discusses various topics chosen by the President and CEO and includes estimates of monthly capital expenditures and production. For further information please contact: Jean-Paul LachancePresident and...

Normalized adjusted EBITDA(1) remained relatively stable at $59.4 million in the quarter, compared to $60.4 million in Q4-23. System sales(2) for the quarter improved by 2% or $30.3 million to reach $1,371.9 million compared to $1,341.6 million in Q4-23 mostly due to organic growth. Ended the quarter with 7079 locations with net positive openings of 13 locations for the quarter. Franchising segment normalized adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 8% to reach $49.3 million in the quarter, compared to $45.7 million in Q4-23 with normalized adjusted EBITDA as a % of revenue(2) of 51% compared to 47% in Q4-23. Cash flows provided by operating activities were $43.7 million compared to $47.8. Free cash flows net of lease payments(1) of $27.4 million in the quarter, compared to $33.4 million in Q4-23. Free cash flows net of lease payments per diluted...

This news release constitutes a “Designated News Release” incorporated by reference in the prospectus supplement dated December 9, 2024 to Fortis’ short form base shelf prospectus dated December 9, 2024. ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Fortis Inc. (“Fortis” or the “Corporation”) (TSX/NYSE: FTS) has declared the following dividends payable on June 1, 2025 to the Shareholders of Record of the following Shares of the Corporation at the close of business on May 16, 2025:$0.3063 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series “F”;$0.3826875 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series “G”;$0.11469 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series “H”;$0.278016 per share on...

RYE, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust (NYSE:GGZ) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.16 per share cash distribution payable on March 24, 2025 to common shareholders of record on March 17, 2025. The Fund intends to pay a quarterly distribution of an amount determined each quarter by the Board of Trustees. In addition to the quarterly distributions, and in accordance with the minimum distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code for regulated investment companies, the Fund may pay an adjusting distribution in December which includes any additional income and net realized capital gains in excess of the quarterly distributions for that year. Each quarter, the Board of Directors reviews the amount of any potential distribution from the income, realized capital...

RYE, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (NYSE:GDV) (the “Fund”) approved the continuation of its policy of paying fixed monthly cash distributions. The Board of Trustees declared cash distributions of $0.14 per share for each of April, May, and June 2025. The Board of Trustees increased the annual distribution 27% to $1.68 per share, which will be paid $0.14 per share monthly, commencing with the January 2025 monthly distribution.Distribution Month Record Date Payable Date Distribution Per ShareApril April 15, 2025 April 23, 2025 $0.14May May 15, 2025 May 22, 2025 $0.14June June 13, 2025 June 23, 2025 $0.14Additionally, the Board of Trustees continues to evaluate potential strategic opportunities for the Fund in what we believe to be an attractive...

RYE, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Trustees of GAMCO Natural Resources, Gold & Income Trust (NYSE:GNT) (the “Fund”) approved the continuation of its policy of paying monthly cash distributions. The Board of Trustees declared cash distributions of $0.04 per share for each of April, May, and June 2025. Based on current dynamics, the Fund may make distributions in excess of the Fund’s earnings. It is currently expected that distributions to common shareholders in 2025 will primarily constitute a return of capital for tax purposes. The Board of Trustees increased the annual distribution 33% to $0.48 per share, which will be paid $0.04 per share monthly, commencing with the October 2024 monthly distribution.Distribution Month Record Date Payable Date Distribution Per ShareApril April 15, 2025 April 23,...