NEW YORK, Oct. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Guggenheim Investments today announced that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions. The table below summarizes the distribution schedule for each closed-end fund (collectively, the “Funds” and each, a “Fund”).The following dates apply to the distributions:Record Date October 15, 2021Ex-Dividend Date October 14, 2021Payable Date October 29, 2021Distribution ScheduleNYSETicker Closed-End Fund Name Distribution Per Share Change from PreviousDistribution FrequencyAVK Advent Convertible and Income Fund $0.1172   MonthlyGBAB Guggenheim Taxable Municipal Bond & Investment Grade Debt Trust $0.12573†   MonthlyGGM Guggenheim Credit Allocation Fund $0.1813†   MonthlyGOF Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund $0.1821†   Monthly† A portion...

VERO BEACH, Florida, Oct. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE: ARR and ARR-PRC) (“ARMOUR” or the “Company”) today confirmed the October 2021 cash dividend for the Company’s Common Stock and the Q4 2021 monthly cash dividend rate for the Company’s Series C Preferred Stock. October 2021 Common Stock Dividend InformationMonth   Dividend   Holder of Record Date   Payment DateOctober 2021   $0.10   October 15, 2021   October 28, 2021Q4 2021 Series C Preferred Stock Dividend InformationMonth   Dividend   Holder of Record Date   Payment DateOctober 2021   $0.14583   October 15, 2021   October 27, 2021November 2021   $0.14583   November 15, 2021   November 29, 2021December 2021   $0.14583   December 15, 2021   December 27, 2021Certain Tax Matters ARMOUR has elected to be taxed...

A high quality portfolio consisting of 15 North American Financial Services Companies TORONTO, Oct. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — North American Financial 15 Split Corp. (the “Company”) is pleased to announce the Preferred Share dividend rate for the fiscal year beginning December 1, 2021. Monthly payments to the FFN.PR.A Preferred Share will be maintained at $0.05625 per Share for an annual yield of 6.75% on their $10 redemption value. This represents no change from the current rate. The Company invests in an actively managed, high quality portfolio consisting of 15 financial services companies made up of Canadian and U.S. issuers as follows:Bank of Montreal National Bank of Canada Bank of America Corp.The Bank of Nova Scotia Manulife Financial Corporation Citigroup Inc.Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Sun Life Financial...

47th Consecutive Year of Paying Dividends MIAMI, Oct. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Watsco, Inc.’s (NYSE: WSO) Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.95 on each outstanding share of its Common and Class B common stock payable on October 29, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 15, 2021. Watsco has paid dividends for 47 consecutive years. The Company’s philosophy is to share increasing amounts of cash flow with shareholders through higher dividends while maintaining a conservative financial position. Future dividends will be considered in light of investment opportunities, cash flow, general economic conditions and the Company’s financial condition. About Watsco Watsco is the largest distribution network for heating, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) products...

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (NASDAQ: GROW), a boutique registered investment advisory firm with longstanding experience in global markets and specialized sectors, is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has approved a 50% increase in the monthly dividend, from $0.0050 to $0.0075. The Board approved payment of $0.0075 per share per month beginning in October 2021 and continuing through December 2021. The record dates are October 11, November 15 and December 13, and the payment dates will be October 25, November 29 and December 27. This is the second time that a GROW dividend increase has been approved in 2021, the first being in February, when the Board voted to raise the payment from $0.0025 to $0.0050. “The increase reflects the Board’s confidence in the Company’s...

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Fortis Inc. (“Fortis” or the “Corporation”) (TSX/NYSE: FTS) declared a common share dividend of $0.535 per share on the issued and outstanding fully paid common shares of the Corporation, representing an approximate 6% increase in the quarterly dividend, payable on December 1, 2021 to the common Shareholders of Record at the close of business on November 17, 2021, marking 48 consecutive years of increased dividends. Fortis’ dividend increase is in line with the Corporation’s guidance of 6% average annual dividend growth through 2025. The Board has declared the following dividends:$0.3063 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series “F” of the Corporation, payable on December...

TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On September 28, 2021, the Board of Directors of AGF Management Limited declared a dividend of $0.09 per share on both the Class B Non-Voting shares and the Class A Voting common shares of the company. This dividend will be payable on October 20, 2021 to shareholders of record on October 12, 2021. ABOUT AGF MANAGEMENT LIMITED Founded in 1957, AGF Management Limited (AGF) is an independent and globally diverse asset management firm. AGF brings a disciplined approach to delivering excellence in investment management through its fundamental, quantitative, alternative and high-net-worth businesses focused on providing an exceptional client experience. AGF’s suite of investment solutions extends globally to a wide range of clients, from financial advisors and individual investors to institutional...

TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Faircourt Asset Management Inc., as Manager of the Faircourt Funds (NEO:FGX), (NEO:FCS.UN), would like to announce that further to our press release on September 24, 2021, the ex-dividend date is September 28, 2021 as a result of the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation statutory holiday on September 30, 2021. The ex-dividend date was noted as September 29 in the original press release.           Faircourt Funds Trading Symbol Distribution Amount (per share/unit) Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payable DateFaircourt Gold Income Corp. FGX $0.024 September 28, 2021 September 30, 2021 October 15, 2021Faircourt Split Trust FCS.UN $0.06 September 28, 2021 September 30, 2021 October 7, 2021           Faircourt Asset Management Inc. is the Investment Advisor for Faircourt...

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Sept. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Summit State Bank (Nasdaq: SSBI) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a 10% stock dividend to be paid on or about November 4, 2021 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 29, 2021. Each shareholder of the Bank will receive one additional share of stock for every ten shares owned on the record date of October 29, 2021. Cash will be paid in lieu of fractional shares based on the closing price of the common stock on the record date. “We have been very pleased with the Bank’s financial performance. Our core operations have achieved high levels of profitability and exceeded our strategic plans despite economic adversity,” said Jim Brush, Chairman of the Board. “The entire staff has been able to deliver meaningful value to our shareholders...

Strong Operating Results and Robust Copper Market Fundamentals lead to Quarterly Dividends Starting in Q4-2021 Improved Financial Flexibility Also Allows Bid to Retire up to Cdn$25M in Common Shares Announcements Confirm Amerigo’s Corporate Focus on Shareholder Returns VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amerigo Resources Ltd. (TSX: ARG; ARREF: OTC) (“Amerigo” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has reached a decision to reinstate the declaration and payment of dividends, on a quarterly basis commencing in the fourth quarter of 2021.  The Company also intends to commence a substantial issuer bid (the “Offer”) to purchase for cancellation from Amerigo shareholders who choose to participate up to Cdn$25,000,000 in value of its common shares in the authorized share...