SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENSG), the parent company of the Ensign™ group of companies, which invest in and provide skilled nursing and senior living services, physical, occupational and speech therapies, other rehabilitative and healthcare services, and real estate, announced today that it has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0625 per share of Ensign common stock, payable on or before January 31, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2024. “We are pleased to announce our twenty-second consecutive annual dividend increase, which reflects our strong market position and continued commitment to return value to our shareholders,” commented Barry Port, Ensign’s Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to further growth in the upcoming...

MARKHAM, Ontario, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Extendicare Inc. (“Extendicare” or the “Company”) (TSX: EXE) announced that it has declared a cash dividend of C$0.04 per common share of the Company (the “Common Share”) for the month of December 2024, which is payable on January 15, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2024. This dividend is designated as an “eligible dividend” within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada). About Extendicare Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever...

Also Announces December 2024 and Q1/2025 Dividends TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation (the “Corporation“) (TSX: FC) is pleased to announce: (i) 2024 Special Dividend; (ii) December 2024 Dividend; and (iii) Q1/2025 Dividends. SPECIAL DIVIDEND The Corporation is pleased to announce an estimated 2024 special year-end cash dividend (the “Special Dividend”) on its outstanding common shares of $0.056 per share. Overall, for 2024, the Corporation will have declared and paid total dividends of $0.992 per share. The precise amount of the Special Dividend will be confirmed prior to the payment date. The Special Dividend recognizes that the (estimated) annual income generated in 2024 is expected to exceed the regular monthly dividends paid to holders of common shares. The Special...

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Mexico Equity and Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MXE) (the “Fund”) today announced that the Fund’s Board of Directors has declared a year-end cash dividend of $0.2981 per share on its common stock consisting entirely of ordinary income payable on December 31, 2024 to stockholders of record on December 23, 2024.   CONTACT:         U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC – Noah Davis (414) 516-1696

– Increased or Maintained Dividend for Over 30 Consecutive Years – GREAT NECK, N.Y., Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — One Liberty Properties, Inc. (NYSE: OLP) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Company’s common stock of $0.45 per share. The dividend is payable on January 6, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 23, 2024, and represents One Liberty’s 128th consecutive quarterly dividend. One Liberty has increased or maintained its dividend for over 30 consecutive years. About One Liberty Properties, Inc: One Liberty is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust incorporated in Maryland in 1982. The Company acquires, owns and manages a geographically diversified portfolio consisting primarily of industrial properties. Many of these...

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canoe EIT Income Fund (“Canoe” or the “Fund”)(TSX – EIT.UN) today announced that units accepted for the 2024 voluntary cash redemption will be redeemed at a price of $15.17 per unit (rounded) in Canadian dollars. This price is equal to 95% of the average net asset value per unit based on the three business days preceding the redemption date of December 6, 2024, less direct costs. Payment of the redemption proceeds will be made on or before December 31, 2024. About Canoe EIT Income FundCanoe EIT Income Fund is one of Canada’s largest closed-end investment funds, designed to maximize monthly distributions and capital appreciation by investing in a broadly diversified portfolio of high quality securities. The Fund is listed on the TSX under the symbol EIT.UN, and is actively...

HighlightsRevenues of $749.3 million for the quarter ended October 27, 2024; operating earnings of $79.3 million; and net earnings attributable to shareholders of the Corporation of $47.9 million ($0.57 per share). Adjusted operating earnings before depreciation and amortization(1) of $142.2 million for the quarter ended October 27, 2024; adjusted operating earnings(1) of $105.1 million; and adjusted net earnings attributable to shareholders of the Corporation(1) of $67.3 million ($0.79 per share). Revenues of $2,812.9 million for the fiscal year 2024; operating earnings of $209.5 million; and net earnings attributable to shareholders of the Corporation of $121.3 million ($1.41 per share). Adjusted operating earnings before depreciation and amortization(1) of $469.4 million for the fiscal year 2024; adjusted operating earnings(1) of...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caldwell Investment Management Ltd., the manager of Caldwell U.S. Dividend Advantage Fund (the “Fund”), announces the estimated annual special year-end distribution for the 2024 tax year for the actively-managed ETF Series of the Fund (TSX Ticker: UDA) to unitholders of record as indicated below. Please note that this is an estimated amount as of December 11, 2024 and includes certain forward-looking information, which may cause the Special Distribution to change before the Fund’s tax year-end on December 13, 2024. The estimated amount is for the Special Distribution only and does not include the ongoing, regular monthly distribution amounts which were previously announced. Record Date  Payment...

New $9 billion authorization for share repurchase Company declares regular quarterly dividend of $0.47 per share Confirming capital allocation priorities, including brand and capabilityreinvestment, bolt-on acquisitions, share repurchase and dividendsCHICAGO, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) approved a new share repurchase authorization of up to $9 billion of Class A common stock, effective January 1, 2025. The new authorization, effective until December 31, 2027, will replace the current $6 billion authorization, of which approximately $2.8 billion is presently remaining and would otherwise expire on December 31, 2025. The company may repurchase the shares in open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions or a combination of the foregoing. Share...

NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq: NYMT) (the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on shares of its common stock for the quarter ending December 31, 2024. The dividend will be payable on January 23, 2025 to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 20, 2024. In addition, the Board declared cash dividends on the Company’s 8.000% Series D Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (“Series D Preferred Stock”), 7.875% Series E Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (“Series E Preferred Stock”), 6.875% Series F Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (“Series F Preferred Stock”) and 7.000% Series G Cumulative...