MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO, Dec. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) today declared an annual common share dividend, in the amount of $1.50 per share, and a quarterly common share dividend, in the amount of $0.10 per share. The annual common share dividend of $1.50 per share is payable December 29, 2021, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 20, 2021 (ex-dividend date of December 17, 2021). The 2021 annual dividend amount was determined by the Board based on our capital position, existing capital resources, and expected current and future capital needs. The quarterly common share dividend of $0.10 per share is payable January 14, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 7, 2022 (ex-dividend date of January 6, 2022). The Board...

CHICAGO, Dec. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share of Class A common stock. This dividend is payable on January 14, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 31, 2021. About Mondelēz International Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With 2020 net revenues of approximately $27 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as OREO, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Standard and Poor’s 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Sustainability Index....

MONTREAL, Dec. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At its meeting held on December 9, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX: LB) (the “Bank”) has approved an increase of $0.04 on its common shares and declared a regular quarterly dividend of 44 cents per share on the common shares payable on February 1, 2022 to the holders of record at the close of business on January 3, 2022. The above-mentioned dividends are designated as eligible dividends for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any similar provincial and territorial legislation. The Bank’s common shares are eligible shares under the Bank’s Shareholder Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan (the “Plan”). Consequently, the holders of such shares may elect to reinvest their dividends in newly issued common shares of the Bank. Under the Plan,...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Keg Royalties Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX: KEG.UN) today announced that its December 2021 distribution of $0.0946 per unit has been declared and is payable to unitholders of record as at December 21, 2021. The December 2021 distribution will be paid on December 31, 2021. The Fund is a limited purpose, open-ended trust established under the laws of the Province of Ontario that, through The Keg Rights Limited Partnership, a subsidiary of the Fund, owns certain trademarks and other related intellectual property used by Keg Restaurants Ltd. (“KRL”). In exchange for use of those trademarks, KRL pays the Fund a royalty of 4% of gross sales of Keg restaurants included in the royalty pool. Vancouver-based KRL is the leading operator and franchisor of steakhouse restaurants...

EXTON, Pa., Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Omega Flex, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: OFLX) today announced that the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share payable on December 30, 2021, to shareholders of record on December 21, 2021. Kevin R. Hoben, the Company’s chairman stated that: “The commitment of Omega Flex, Inc. to its shareholders is reflected in part by the payment of this regular quarterly dividend. As the Company continues to emerge from this challenging time for the country and the economy, this dividend is the best indication of our belief in the Company’s ability to weather this storm.” In determining the amount of future regular quarterly dividends, the Board will review the cash needs of the Company, and based on results of operations, financial condition, capital expenditure...

CORAL GABLES, Fla., Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amerant Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTB) (the “Company” or “Amerant”) today announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.06 per share of Amerant common stock. The dividend is payable on or before January 15, 2022, to holders of record on December 22, 2021 (the “Record Date”). The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with this dividend (currently estimated at $2.2 million) will depend on the number of shares issued and outstanding as of the Record Date.     “The Board of Director’s approval of this dividend evidences our commitment to increase total return to shareholders,” said Jerry Plush, Vice Chairman, President and CEO. “This also further underscores Amerant’s strong financial position and the confidence we have in the Company’s current and future performance.” About...

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: CWCO), a leading developer and operator of advanced water supply and treatment plants, today announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.085 per share. The cash dividend is payable January 31, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 3, 2022. About Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. develops and operates advanced water supply and treatment plants and water distribution systems. The company operates water production facilities in the Cayman Islands, The Bahamas and the British Virgin Islands and operates water treatment facilities in the United States. The company also manufactures and services a wide range of products and provides...

BATON ROUGE, La., Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR), a leading owner and operator of outdoor advertising and logo sign displays, announces that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.00 per share and a special cash dividend of $0.50 per share, both payable on December 30, 2021, to stockholders of record of Lamar’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock on December 20, 2021. Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains “forward-looking statements” concerning Lamar Advertising Company’s goals, beliefs, expectations, strategies, objectives, plans, future operating results and underlying assumptions and other statements that are not necessarily based on historical facts. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated in our forward-looking...

PRESS RELEASEDecember 9, 2021INTERIM DIVIDEND FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2021 COMPLETION AND ALLOCATION OF THE FIRST TRANCHE OF THE SHARE BUYBACK PROGRAM The Board of Directors of Kering, at its meeting of December 9, 2021, has declared an interim dividend for financial year 2021. The interim dividend will amount to €3.50 per share. The interim dividend will be paid on January 17, 2022 on positions recorded as of January 14, 2022 after market close. The ex-dividend date will be January 13, 2022 before trading. The balance of the dividend for financial year 2021 will be proposed by the Board of Directors of February 16, 2022 for approval by the Annual General Meeting of April 28, 2022. Moreover, Kering has completed the first tranche of its share buyback program announced on August 25, 2021. The shares were repurchased under the authorization...

Kalamazoo, Michigan, Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stryker (NYSE:SYK) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.695 per share payable January 31, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2021, representing an increase of 10.3% versus the prior year and previous quarter.   “Despite a challenging environment, we continue to deliver strong sales growth and drive solid financial results, and consistent with our stated capital allocation philosophy, we are raising our dividend 10.3%,” said Kevin Lobo, Chair and Chief Executive Officer.  Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and...