TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGF Investments Inc. (AGFI) today announced the estimated December 2021 cash distributions for the AGF ETFs listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange or NEO Exchange. Unitholders of record of an AGF ETF on December 31, 2021 will receive the actual cash distributions payable in respect of that AGF ETF on January 7, 2022. AGFI expects to issue a press release on or about December 30, 2021, which will provide the final cash distribution amounts, which may vary from the estimated amounts disclosed below. Generally, the estimated “per unit” distribution is expected to increase if the net units outstanding of the AGF ETF decreases between December 20, 2021 and December 30, 2021 or may change as a result of other unforeseen reasons. Details regarding the estimated “per unit” cash distribution amounts...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Keg Royalties Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX: KEG.UN) today announced that its January 2022 distribution of $0.0946 per unit has been declared and is payable to unitholders of record as at December 31, 2021. The January 2022 distribution will be paid on January 31, 2022. The record date for this distribution is earlier than in other months to coincide with the Fund’s year-end. Annually, two distributions are expected to be declared to the Fund’s unitholders during the first quarter, three distributions in each of the second and third quarters, and four distributions in the fourth quarter. This is done to ensure that the distribution based on the Royalty Pool sales for the month of December, in any year (which is paid the following month in January) is recorded in...

TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”) is pleased to announce distributions for the month of December 2021 and final annual 2021 capital gain distributions for its open-end exchange traded funds and closed-end funds (“the Funds”). December 2021 Monthly Distributions The ex-distribution date for all ETFs is December 24, 2021, with the exception of Purpose High Interest Savings ETF and Purpose US Cash Fund, which have an ex-distribution date of December 31, 2021. The ex-distribution date for all closed-end funds is December 30, 2021.   Open-End Funds Ticker Symbol Distribution per share/unit Record Date Payable Date Distribution FrequencyPurpose Core Dividend Fund – ETF Series PDF $0.08501 12/29/2021 01/10/2022 MonthlyPurpose Enhanced Dividend Fund – ETF Series PDIV $0.05221 12/29/2021 01/10/2022 MonthlyPurpose...

DENVER, Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — StoneCastle Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: BANX) (“StoneCastle Financial” or the “Company”), an SEC registered closed-end management investment company, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash distribution of $0.10 per share generated from excess income, and a regular cash distribution of $0.38 per share for the fourth quarter 2021. The total distribution of $0.48 per share will be payable on January 5, 2022 to shareholders of record on December 29, 2021. “This special distribution reflects the Company’s prudent investment strategy and our ability to generate income in excess of our regular quarterly dividends during 2021. It also reflects our continued commitment to maximizing total risk-adjusted returns and creating long-term value for...

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PIMCO Canada Corp. (“PIMCO Canada”) today announced the estimated 2021 December and annual cash distributions for the ETF series (“ETF Series”) of the PIMCO Canada mutual funds that distribute monthly (“Funds”). The estimated distribution amounts may differ from the actual amounts. Unitholders of record of the ETF Series, at the close of business on December 23, 2021, will receive a per-unit cash distribution payable on or about January 4, 2022. Details of the per-unit cash distribution amounts are as follow:Fund Name Ticker Cash Distribution per UnitPIMCO Monthly Income Fund (Canada) PMIF $0.18904PIMCO Monthly Income Fund (Canada) US$ PMIF.U US $0.19222PIMCO Investment Grade Credit...

TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (“SmartCentres” or the “Trust”) (TSX:SRU.UN) announced today that the trustees of SmartCentres have declared a distribution for the month of December 2021 of CDN $0.15417 per trust unit, representing CDN $1.85 per unit on an annualized basis. Payment will be made on January 17, 2022 to unitholders of record on December 31, 2021. About SmartCentres SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust is one of Canada’s largest fully integrated REITs, with a best-in-class portfolio featuring 168 strategically located properties in communities across the country. SmartCentres has approximately $10.2 billion in assets and owns 33.9 million square feet of income producing value-oriented retail space with 97.6% occupancy, on 3,500 acres of owned land across Canada. SmartCentres...

CORNING, N.Y. , Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Corning Natural Gas Holding Corporation (OTCQX: CNIG) announced a consolidated net loss of ($1.32MM or $0.43) per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2021. This compares to a consolidated net loss of ($576K or $0.19) per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2020. The company reported net income for the year ended September 30, 2021 of $1.28MM or $0.42 per share, compared to $2.96MM or $0.97 per share for the year ended September 30, 2020. CFO Charles Lenns commented, “While revenue and gross margins increased this year, the company saw earnings decline, for both the three-month period and the twelve-month period ended September 30, 2021, principally due to transaction costs related to our pending merger, a disappointing conclusion to our 2020 New York rate case, and higher...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caldwell Investment Management Ltd., the manager of Caldwell U.S. Dividend Advantage Fund (the “Fund”) announces the confirmed annual special year-end distribution for the 2021 tax year for the actively-managed ETF Series of the Fund (TSX Ticker: UDA) to unitholders of record as indicated below.Record Date Payment Date Special Distribution per UnitDecember 14, 2021 December 23, 2022 CAD $0.9300994The Fund is required to distribute any net income and capital gains that it has earned in the year. The Special Distribution will be paid in cash and will generally consist of capital gains and/or any excess net income at year-end. Investors holding their ETF units outside registered plans...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES SECURITIES LAW. CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (“Alaris” or the “Trust”) (TSX: AD.UN) announces that the Board of Directors of the Trust (the “Board”) has declared a trust distribution (“Distribution”) of $0.33 per trust unit for the fourth quarter 2021, representing $1.32 per unit on an annualized basis. The Distribution is payable on January 17, 2022 to unitholders of record on December 31, 2021. About Alaris: The Trust provides alternative financing for a diversified group of private businesses (“Private Company Partners”) in exchange for royalties or distributions from the Private Company Partners, with the principal objective of generating...

ARCHBOLD, Ohio, Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc., (Nasdaq: FMAO) the holding company of The Farmers & Merchants State Bank, with total assets of $2.22 billion at September 30, 2021, today announced that it has approved an 11.8% year-over-year increase in the Company’s quarterly cash dividend. The new cash dividend has been raised to $0.19 per share from the previous dividend of $0.18 and represents the second quarterly increase this year in the Company’s regular dividend. The fourth quarter dividend is payable on January 20, 2022, to shareholders of record as of December 28, 2021.   Lars B. Eller, President and Chief Executive Officer stated: “Today’s announcement reflects the positive momentum underway at F&M, as well as the benefits our recent acquisitions...