HOUSTON, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crown Castle International Corp. (NYSE: CCI) (“Crown Castle”) announced today certain year-end tax reporting information for its 2021 distributions. The following table summarizes, for income tax purposes, the nature of distributions paid to holders of Crown Castle Common Stock, par value $.01 per share (“Common Stock”), presented on a per share basis, during the calendar year ended December 31, 2021. Stockholders are encouraged to consult with their tax advisors as to their specific tax treatment of Crown Castle’s distributions. Crown Castle Common StockTicker Symbol: CCIRecord Date Payable Date Cash Distribution (per share) Ordinary TaxableDividend(per share) Qualified Taxable Dividend(per share)* Section 199A Dividend(per share)* Non-Taxable Distribution (per share)3/15/2021 3/31/2021 $1.330000 $0.784306 $0.012321 $0.771985 $0.5456946/14/2021 6/30/2021 $1.330000 $0.784306 $0.012321 $0.771985 $0.5456949/15/2021 9/30/2021 $1.330000 $0.784306 $0.012321 $0.771985 $0.54569412/15/2021 12/31/2021 $1.470000 $0.866865 $0.013617 $0.853248 $0.603135*Qualified...

ROSEMONT, Ill., Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WTFC) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share of outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on February 24, 2022 to shareholders of record as of February 10, 2022. This represents an increase of approximately 9.7% from the $0.31 quarterly cash dividend paid in each of the quarters of 2021. Additionally, the Company’s Board of Directors approved quarterly cash dividends on outstanding shares of the Company’s 6.50% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series D and of the Company’s 6.875% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series E. Each dividend is payable on April 15, 2022 to shareholders of...

Delhi, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Growing recreational activities, rising tourism to countries with camping facilities, growing military expenditures, and growing demand for walkie-talkies are driving the growth of portable power station market. Furthermore, the booming EV industry is generating another potential income stream for the portable power station market, which is expected to spur the demand for portable power devices for charging EVs in remote areas with little to no direct access to electricity. A study, recently conducted by the strategic consulting and market research firm, BlueWeave Consulting, revealed that the global portable power station market reached USD 359.4 million in 2021. The market is further expected to reach USD 554.4 million by 2028 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% during 2022-2028...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BayFirst Financial Corp. (f/k/a First Home Bancorp, Inc.) (NASDAQ: BAFN) (“BayFirst” or the “Company”), parent company of First Home Bank, today announced its Board of Directors increased its quarterly cash dividend by 14% to $0.08 per common share. The dividend will be payable March 15, 2022 to common shareholders of record as of March 1, 2022. This dividend marks the 23rd consecutive quarterly cash dividend paid since BayFirst initiated cash dividends in 2016, and represents a 240% increase over the 23-quarter period. “Our franchise is generating solid profitability, and we are committed to providing returns to our shareholders through dividends,” stated Anthony N. Leo, Chief Executive Officer. “The increased cash dividend highlights BayFirst’s strong performance, its solid...

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hanmi Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HAFC, or “Hanmi”), the parent company of Hanmi Bank (the “Bank”), today announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend on its common stock for the 2022 first quarter of $0.22 per share, up 10% from $0.20 per share in the prior quarter. The dividend will be paid on February 24, 2022, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 7, 2022. “We are pleased with our strong financial results for 2021, underscored by exceptional earnings growth,” said Bonnie Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our dividend increase reflects both the Board’s confidence in our performance and the ongoing potential of the Hanmi franchise.” About Hanmi Financial Corporation Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Hanmi Financial...

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Truxton Corporation (OTCPK: TRUX), a financial holding company and the parent of Truxton Trust Company, announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per common share payable March 25, 2022, to shareholders of record as of March 9, 2022. Today’s dividend represents a thirteen percent increase over the 2021 regular quarterly dividend of $0.30. This represents the tenth consecutive year of increased regular dividends at Truxton Corporation. In addition, a special cash dividend of $1.00 per common share will be paid on March 25, 2022, to shareholders of record as of March 9, 2022. The Board of Directors has also authorized a stock repurchase program under which the Corporation may acquire up to $5 million of its common shares during a period...

Unaudited sales of gold for December came in at US$15.8 million or CDN$20.2 million, giving a total of US$195.9 million or CDN$245.6 million for the year, an increase of 93% year-over-year.MONTREAL, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dynacor Gold Mines Inc. (TSX: DNG) (Dynacor or the Corporation) announced its monthly dividend. The declaration of a dividend payment of C$0.0083 per common share will be payable on February 17, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 9, 2022. This dividend represents the twenty-third (23rd) dividend and (13th) thirteenth monthly payment made to shareholders. The Corporation’s monthly dividend qualifies as an “eligible dividend” for Canadian income tax purposes. The payment and increase of dividends are at the discretion of the Board and will depend...

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FS Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSBW) (the “Company”), the holding company for 1st Security Bank of Washington (the “Bank”) today reported 2021 total net income of $37.4 million, or $4.32 per diluted share, compared to $39.3 million, or $4.49 per diluted share last year. Fourth quarter net income was $8.6 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, compared to $11.4 million, or $1.30 per diluted share in the comparable quarter one year ago. All share and per share data in this earnings release has been adjusted to reflect the two-for-one stock split, in the form of a 100% stock dividend, effective July 14, 2021. “Fourth quarter results reflect strong loan growth funded by core deposits and continued diversified revenues supporting margins,” stated Joe Adams, CEO. “We are also pleased...

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Capital Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBNK) (“Company”), the holding company of Capital Bank (“Bank”), announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.05 per share. The dividend is payable on February 23, 2022, to shareholders of record as of February 8, 2022. About Capital Bancorp, Inc. Capital Bancorp, Inc., Rockville, Maryland is a registered bank holding company incorporated under the laws of Maryland. The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Capital Bank, N.A., is the fourth largest bank headquartered in Maryland at December 31, 2021. Capital Bancorp has been providing financial services since 1999 and now operates bank branches in five locations in the greater Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland markets. Capital Bancorp had assets...

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At its meeting today, the California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) Board of Directors declared the company’s 308th consecutive quarterly dividend, increasing the annual dividend by $0.08, or 8.7%, from $0.92 to $1.00. This represents the company’s 55th consecutive annual dividend increase. The quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share will be payable on February 18, 2022 to stockholders of record on February 7, 2022. California Water Service Group is the parent company of regulated utilities California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, Washington Water Service, and now Texas Water Service, a utility holding company. Together, these companies provide regulated and non-regulated water and wastewater service to more than 2 million people in...