GOLETA, Calif., Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Community West Bancshares (Community West or the Company), (NASDAQ: CWBC), parent company of Community West Bank (the “Bank”), today reported net income increased 27.1% to $3.6 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2021 (3Q21), compared to $2.9 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2020 (3Q20), and remained unchanged compared to the second quarter of 2021 (2Q21). For the first nine months of 2021, the Company reported net income of $10.2 million, or $1.17 per diluted share, an increase of 81.7% compared to $5.6 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2020. “Our third quarter and year-to-date earnings were strong, fueled by increased net interest income and an expanded balance sheet,” stated Martin E. Plourd,...

Dividend Reset and Declaration HighlightsReview of level and funding of the Company’s dividend has been concluded; Board believes that an increased, but still sustainable, level of dividend will benefit existing shareholders and enhance the attractiveness of the Company’s shares. Third interim dividend for 2021 reset at an increased level of 5.825p; fourth interim dividend for 2021 expected to be declared at the same level. Total dividend for 2021 expected to be 19.054p, an increase of 32.5% on the 2020 dividend. From the reset level, the Board expects to continue to extend the Company’s track record of increasing ordinary dividends year-on-year for 2022 and beyond. Investment objective1 and strategy and Dividend Policy remain unchanged; well supported by significant distributable reserves which stood at over £3.3 billion as at 30 June...

WOODSIDE, Calif., Oct. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Runway Growth Finance Corp. (Nasdaq: RWAY) (“Runway Growth”), a leading provider of flexible capital solutions to late-stage and growth companies seeking an alternative to raising equity, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a fourth quarter 2021 cash distribution of $0.25 per share. The following shows the key dates of the fourth quarter 2021 dividend: Declaration Date: October 28, 2021 Record Date: November 8, 2021 Payment Date: November 22, 2021 This distribution marks Runway Growth’s inaugural quarterly dividend as a publicly traded company and our fifteenth consecutive quarterly dividend since we began operations. Runway Growth generally intends to distribute, out of assets legally available for distribution, substantially all of its available earnings,...

Company Highlights:Diversified, annuity-based operating platform with a multifamily focus that continues to produce strong distributable earnings and dividends in all cyclesGAAP net income of $0.51 and distributable earnings of $0.47 per diluted common share1 Raised cash dividend on common stock to $0.36 per share, our sixth consecutive quarterly increase Raised 414 million of accretive growth capital:$270 million from issuance of 4.50% senior unsecured notes due in 2026 $144 million from offering of 6.25% Series E preferred stockStructured Business:Segment income of $48.1 million Record loan originations of $2.47 billion Structured loan portfolio of over $9 billion on growth of 24% Closed a $1.50 billion collateralized securitization vehicle, our largest to dateAgency Business:Segment income of $33.1 million Loan originations...

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Medallion Bank (Nasdaq: MBNKP, the “Bank”), an FDIC-insured bank providing consumer loans for the purchase of recreational vehicles, boats, and home improvements, along with loan origination services to fintech partners, announced today its 2021 third quarter results. The Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Medallion Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: MFIN). 2021 Third Quarter HighlightsRecord net income of $19.7 million, compared to a net loss of $13.2 million in the prior year period. Net interest income of $35.3 million, compared to $31.1 million in the prior year period. Loan loss benefit was $0.2 million, driven by lower consumer borrower defaults and recoveries from previous period loan losses, compared to a quarterly provision of $35.3 million in the prior year period. Annualized...

DUBLIN, IRELAND, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — STERIS plc (NYSE: STE) (“STERIS” or the “Company”) announced today that the Company will distribute a quarterly interim dividend of $0.43 per share. The dividend is payable December 17, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 23, 2021.   STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services.   For more information, visit www.steris.com. Company Contact: Julie Winter, Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Julie_Winter@steris.com +1.440.392.7245 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION The release...

NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC (NYSE:FTAI) (the “Company” or “FTAI”) today reported financial results for the third quarter 2021. The Company’s consolidated comparative financial statements and key performance measures are attached as an exhibit to this press release. Financial Overview(in thousands, except per share data)Selected Financial Results Q3’21Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $ 43,216  Net Loss Attributable to Shareholders $ (38,871 )Basic and Diluted Loss per Common Share $ (0.44 )   Funds Available for Distribution (“FAD”) (1) $ 39,351  Adjusted EBITDA(1) $ 96,389  _______________________________(1) For definitions and reconciliations of non-GAAP measures, please refer to the exhibit to this press release.   For...

Dallas, Texas, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NL) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of six cents ($0.06) per share on its common stock payable on December 21, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 2, 2021.  NL Industries, Inc. is engaged in the component products (security products and recreational marine components) and chemicals (TiO2) businesses. * * * * * CONTACT: SOURCE: NL Industries, Inc. CONTACT: Janet G. Keckeisen, Investor Relations, 972.233.1700

ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) today approved a third quarter 2021 cash dividend at an annualized rate of 3.70 percent. “Serving as trusted advisors and a reliable source of liquidity for our members remains FHLBank Atlanta’s primary focus,” said FHLBank Atlanta Chair of the Board, Rick Whaley. “The board of directors is pleased to provide this third quarter dividend to our members.” The dividend rate is 3.65 percentage points over the daily average Secured Overnight Financing Rate, also known as SOFR, for the third quarter of 2021. The dividend will be calculated based on shareholders’ capital stock held during that period. The dividend will be credited to shareholders’ daily investment accounts at the close of business on November 2,...

Northern Horizon Capital AS as the management company of Baltic Horizon Fund (the Fund) has approved a cash distribution of approx. 1.63% of the Fund’s Q3 2021 weighted average net asset value to its unitholders. This equals approx. EUR 2.03 million in total and EUR 0.017 per unit.  In Q3 2021, the Fund generated an unaudited Generated Net Cash Flow (GNCF) from operations of approx. EUR 2.51 million (EUR 0.021 per unit). Cash flow from operations was approx. 14% higher compared to previous quarter. Due to improved results, the Fund’s Management Board decided to increase the distribution amount compared to last three quarters (EUR 0.011 per unit) and such distribution level equals to approx. 80% of the GNCF of Q3. With the increased payout of EUR 2.03 million, the Fund has opted to retain EUR 0.48 million of distributable cash flow. The...