COS COB, Conn., Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE, CSSEP, CSSEN), one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand (“AVOD”) networks, today announced the timing for the payment of its declared regular monthly dividend of $0.2031 per share of its 9.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock for September. The dividend will be payable on September 15, 2021, to holders of record as of August 31, 2021. The dividend will be paid in cash. ABOUT CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL ENTERTAINMENT Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) (the “Company”) operates streaming video-on-demand networks (VOD). The Company owns Crackle Plus, which owns and operates a variety of ad-supported and subscription-based VOD networks including...

TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Guardian Capital LP announces the following regular cash distributions for the period ending August 31, 2021, in respect of the Guardian Capital ETFs listed below. In each case, the distribution will be paid on August 31, 2021 to unitholders of record on August 25, 2021. The ex-dividend date in each case is August 24, 2021.Exchange Traded Fund Series of ETFUnits DistributionFrequency TradingSymbol Distribution Amount(per ETF Unit)Guardian Directed Equity Path ETF Hedged Monthly GDEP $0.0685Guardian Directed Equity Path ETF Unhedged Monthly GDEP.B $0.0652Guardian Directed Premium Yield ETF Hedged Monthly GDPY $0.1076Guardian Directed Premium Yield ETF Unhedged Monthly GDPY.B $0.1024About Guardian Capital LPGuardian Capital LP is the manager and portfolio manager of the...

TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: PFIA, PFSS) Picton Mahoney Asset Management announced today that it has declared the August 2021 monthly cash distribution of $0.0228 per unit for the ETF units (“ETF Units”) of the Picton Mahoney Fortified Income Alternative Fund. Picton Mahoney Asset Management announced today that it has declared the August 2021 monthly cash distribution of $0.0571 per unit for the ETF Units of the Picton Mahoney Fortified Special Situations Alternative Fund. Unitholders of record of the ETF Units, at the close of business on August 24, 2021, will receive a per-unit cash distribution payable on August 31, 2021. About Picton Mahoney Asset Management Picton Mahoney Asset Management specializes in differentiated investment solutions and rules-based volatility management. Picton Mahoney helps its clients...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. (OTCQX: MHGU), the nation’s premier franchise operator, today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors approved a special quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share. The special dividend is payable on October 1, 2021 to shareholders of record on September 15, 2021. The Company recently reported record second quarter financial results and a new accretive $302.8 million senior credit facility which will provide significant future cash flow benefits to the Company including, but not limited to, a decrease in base pricing of 40 basis points, increased amortization to 12 years and a SWAP rate of 0.998%. “Today’s dividend of $0.08 compares to $0.00 for the same period last year, as last year we were dealing with many COVID-19 unknowns. Our targeted...

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Automotive Finco Corp. (NEX: AFCC-H) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce a cash dividend of $0.0171/common share ($0.205/common share on an annual basis) to be paid on September 30, 2021 to the shareholders of record as of August 31, 2021. The dividend is an eligible dividend. The declaration, amount and payment of future cash dividends are subject to the board of directors’ continuing determination that the payment of dividends are in the best interests of the Company, its shareholders and are in compliance with all laws and agreements of the Company applicable...

MONTREAL, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX: LB) (the “Bank”) announces that its Board of Directors today declares a dividend of $0.2576875 on the preferred shares Series 13, payable on September 15, 2021, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 7, 2021. The above-mentioned dividend is designated as eligible dividend for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any similar provincial and territorial legislation. The preferred 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. Such purchases will be made at the applicable Investment Price under the Plan, less a discount of...

TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Middlefield Group, on behalf of Real Estate & E-Commerce Split Corp. (TSX: RS) (the “Fund”), is pleased to announce an increase in the Fund’s monthly distribution rate from $0.10 per share to $0.13 per share. The distribution increase is supported by the ongoing recovery in the real estate sector stemming from the gradual reopening of the economy as well as recent merger and acquisition activity. Class A Shares were issued at $15.00 in November 2020, have a current Net Asset Value of $18.52 and have paid out $0.80 in monthly distributions.* * as of August 13, 2021Record Date Payable Date Distribution Per Equity ShareAugust 31, 2021 September 15, 2021 $0.13Real Estate & E-Commerce Split Corp. is comprised of a high conviction portfolio of leading North American real estate...

MONACO, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eneti Inc. (NYSE: NETI) (“Eneti” or the “Company”), today reported its results for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The Company also announced that on August 16, 2021 its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share on the Company’s common shares. Results for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020For the second quarter of 2021, the Company’s GAAP net income was $13.0 million, or $1.19 per diluted share, including:a gain on vessels sold of approximately $6.5 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, which is primarily the result of an increase in the fair value of common shares of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (“Star Bulk”) (NASDAQ: SBLK) and Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (“Eagle”) (NASDAQ: EGLE) received as a portion of the compensation for the purchase...

DELTA, British Columbia, Aug. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WestBond Enterprises Corporation (TSX-V: WBE) has posted a profit of $69,688 ($0.002 per share) for the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to a loss of $2,814 ($0.000 per share). Sales were $2,708,491 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 which is 38.5% higher than for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 4.2% higher than the three months ended March 31, 2021. The quarterly dividend has been suspended temporarily until sales and profitability improve with the expansion of our disinfectant wet-wipes and other products. The quarterly report and other information are available on the company’s website at www.westbond.ca and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. For further information please contact: Gennaro Magistrale Chief Executive Officer, President and DirectorWestBond...

TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (“CAPREIT”) (TSX – CAR.UN) announced today its August 2021 monthly distribution in the amount of $0.12083 per Unit (or $1.45 on an annualized basis). The August distribution will be payable on September 15, 2021 to Unitholders of record on August 31, 2021. “We were pleased to announce a 5% increase in monthly cash distributions last week, a reflection of our strong performance through the pandemic, our confidence in the future, and our commitment to enhancing long-term Unitholder value,” Mark Kenney, President and CEO stated. As usual, to encourage participation and reward our loyal Unitholders, investors registered in our Distribution Reinvestment Plan will continue to receive an additional amount equal to 5% of their distributions...