Service Finance Transaction Announced; Solid Q2 Results Across Businesses TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ECN Capital Corp. (TSX: ECN) (“ECN Capital” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2021. For the three-month period ended June 30, 2021, ECN Capital reported Adjusted net income applicable to common shareholders from continuing operations of $29.5 million or $0.12 per share (basic) versus $19.7 million or $0.08 per share (basic) for the previous three-month period and $17.0 million or $0.07 per share (basic) for the same period last year. ”ECN reported an excellent second quarter at $0.12 per share, which is an increase of ~70% year to year and is in-line with our strong estimates from investor day”, said Steven Hudson, CEO of ECN Capital Corp. “Each of the businesses...

Represents a 55.2% Increase over the Third Quarter 2020 Dividend BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newtek Business Services Corp., (NASDAQ: NEWT), an internally managed business development company (“BDC”), today announced that its Board of Directors declared a third quarter 2021 cash dividend of $0.901 per share. The third quarter 2021 dividend is payable on September 30, 2021 to shareholders of record as of September 20, 2021. The payment of the third quarter 2021 dividend would represent a 55.2% increase over the third quarter 2020 dividend of $0.58 per share. With the payment of the third quarter 2021 dividend, the Company will have paid $2.10 per share in dividends for the first three quarters of 2021, which would represent a 32.9% increase over dividends paid for the first three quarters of 2020. Note regarding...

NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — StepStone Group Inc. (Nasdaq: STEP), a global private markets investment firm focused on providing customized investment solutions and advisory and data services, today reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. This represents results for the first quarter for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. The Board of Directors of the Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share of Class A common stock, payable on September 15, 2021, to the holders of record as of the close of business on August 31, 2021. StepStone issued a full detailed presentation of its first quarter fiscal 2022 results, which can be accessed by clicking here. Webcast and Earnings Conference Call Management will host a webcast and conference call on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 5:00 pm ET to...

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freehold Royalties Ltd. (Freehold or the Company) (TSX:FRU) announces second quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2021. Operating and Financial Highlights  Three Months Ended June 30 Six Months Ended June 30FINANCIAL ($000s, except as noted) 2021   2020   Change 2021   2020   ChangeRoyalty and other revenue 44,925   14,758   204 % 81,670   41,042   99 %Net income (loss) 12,545   (5,421 ) nm   18,180   (14,443 ) nm  Per share, basic ($) (1) 0.10   (0.05 ) nm   0.14   (0.12 ) nm  Cash flows from operations 33,420   13,144   154 % 58,410   44,027   33 %Funds from operations 40,208   10,622   279 % 72,629   30,870   135 %Per share, basic ($) (1) 0.31   0.09   244 % 0.55   0.26   112 %Acquisitions and related expenditures 930   981   -5 % 80,712   6,421   nm  Dividends...

JEFFERSONVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jeffersonville Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQB – JFBC) announced today second quarter net income of $1,735,000 or $0.41 per share compared to $1,264,000 or $0.30 per share for the same quarter in 2020. The increase in quarterly net income compared to 2020 of $471,000 was primarily attributable to an increase in total non-interest income of $266,000, a decrease in the provision for loan losses of $250,000, an increase in total interest and dividend income of $232,000, and a decrease in interest expense of $76,000, partially offset by an increase in total non-interest expense of $181,000, and an increase in income tax expense of $172,000 compared to the same period in 2020. Year to date net income as of June 30, 2021 was $3,049,000 or $0.72 per share compared to $2,310,000 or $0.55...

MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share, payable on September 15, 2021, to shareholders of record on September 3, 2021. About Middlefield Banc Corp. Middlefield Banc Corp., headquartered in Middlefield, Ohio, is the bank holding company of The Middlefield Banking Company with total assets of $1.36 billion at June 30, 2021. The bank operates 16 full-service banking centers and an LPL Financial® brokerage office serving Beachwood, Chardon, Cortland, Dublin, Garrettsville, Mantua, Middlefield, Newbury, Orwell, Plain City, Powell, Solon, Sunbury, Twinsburg, and Westerville. The Bank also operates a Loan Production Office in Mentor, Ohio.   Additional information is available...

–Quarterly Origination Volume of More Than $25 Billion, Up 116% Year-Over-Year– –Broker Partner Growth of 55% Year-Over-Year– ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Home Point Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: HMPT) (“Home Point Capital” or the “Company”), the parent entity of Home Point Financial Corporation (“Homepoint”), today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.  “During the second quarter we were confronted with a challenging operating environment caused by significant competitive pressure and volatility in the capital markets. These challenges led to a sequential decrease in quarterly revenues resulting in a net loss of $73 million for the second quarter,” said Willie Newman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We continue to execute on our core originations strategy where we are...

TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Centerra Gold Inc. (“Centerra”) (TSX: CG) (NYSE: CGAU) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of C$0.07 per common share – approximately C$20.8 million or US$16.5 million. The quarterly dividend is payable on September 8, 2021, to shareholders of record on August 25, 2021. The dividend is an eligible dividend for Canadian income tax purposes. The Company notes that going forward, in addition to the other factors that the Board of Directors normally considers in connection with the declaration of dividends, it will also need to carefully consider whether, and the extent to which, developments relating to the Kumtor Mine and / or COVID-19 affect its dividend program. In accordance with Centerra’s dividend policy, the timing and quantum of dividends are...

MONTREAL, Aug. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd (the “Company” or “Osisko”) (OR: TSX & NYSE) is pleased to announce a third quarter 2021 dividend of C$0.055 per common share, a 10% increase over the second quarter 2021, for an annualized dividend of $0.22 per share. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2021 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 30, 2021. Sandeep Singh, President and CEO of Osisko commented: “On the back of strong first half 2021 results and our ongoing financial strength, we are pleased to prioritize returns to shareholders by increasing our quarterly dividend by 10%.” For shareholders residing in the United States, the U.S. dollar equivalent will be determined based on the daily rate published by the Bank of Canada on September 30, 2021. This dividend...

CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, Aug. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GCC, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: GCC*), a leading producer of cement and concrete in the United States and Mexico, today announced that the General Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 29, 2021, declared a Ps. 1.0105 dividend per share, which comes from the balance of the net earnings on a tax basis corresponding to the fiscal year 2013 and previous years. The Board of Directors determined that the declared dividend will be paid on August 17, 2021, and the payment will be made through S.D. Indeval, against delivery of coupon 18 of the current share certificates. About GCC GCC is a leading supplier and producer of cement, concrete, aggregates, and construction‐related services in the United States, Mexico and Canada, with an annual cement production capacity of 5.8 million metric tons....