NEW YORK, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) announced today that its Board of Trustees has declared a dividend of $.74 per common share. The dividend will be payable on December 27, 2024 to shareholders of record on December 16, 2024. For 2025, Vornado anticipates continuing its recent common share dividend policy of paying one common share dividend in the fourth quarter of 2025. Vornado Realty Trust is a fully-integrated equity real estate investment trust. CONTACT Thomas J. Sanelli(212) 894-7000 Certain statements contained herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They represent our intentions, plans, expectations and beliefs and are subject to numerous...

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canoe EIT Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX – EIT.UN) announces the December 2024 monthly distribution of $0.10 per unit. Unitholders of record on December 20, 2024, will receive distributions payable on January 15, 2025. 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 managed by Robert Taylor, Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Canoe Financial. About Canoe Financial Canoe Financial is one of Canada’s fastest growing independent mutual fund companies managing over $19.0 billion in assets across...

NEW YORK, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today declared a quarterly dividend of 67.75 cents per outstanding share, unchanged from the previous quarter. The quarterly dividend is payable on February 3, 2025, to Verizon shareholders of record at the close of business on January 10, 2025. “Our focus on creating excellent connected life experiences for our customers every day empowers us to pay a consistent dividend, which we have increased for 18 consecutive years,” said Chairman and CEO Hans Vestberg. “With the largest consumer wireless base in the U.S., industry leading share in business, and strong cash flow, we are able use our dividend to enhance long-term value for our shareholders.” Verizon has approximately 4.2 billion shares of common stock...

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United Development Funding Income Fund V (“UDF V”) announced today that on November 7, 2024, its board of trustees authorized a cash distribution of $1.016 per share payable on December 31, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 24, 2024. About United Development Funding Income Fund V United Development Funding Income Fund V is a Maryland real estate investment trust. UDF V was formed primarily to generate current interest income by investing in secured loans and producing profits from investments in residential real estate. Additional information about UDF V can be found on its website at www.udfincomefundv.com. UDF V may disseminate important information regarding its operations, including financial information, through social media platforms such as...

KATY, Texas, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This press release is being issued to replace in its entirety a press release issued earlier today that contained a typographical error regarding the remaining availability under the preceding share repurchase program. Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company” or “Academy”) (Nasdaq: ASO) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $700 million of its outstanding common stock. This new share repurchase program replaces the preceding share repurchase program, of which $423 million remained as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2024, and is effective as of December 4, 2024, for a period of three years. The Company also announced today that its Board of Directors approved the declaration of...

Estimated Annual Reinvested Capital Gains Distributions for ETFs TORONTO, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Based on estimates as at November 15, 2024, below are the estimated annual special year-end distributions for the Middlefield ETFs for the 2024 tax year. These estimated amounts may change before year-end and are separate from the previously declared monthly cash distributions, which may include some allocation of capital gains.Fund Estimated Special Distribution per UnitMiddlefield Healthcare Dividend ETF n/aMiddlefield Innovation Dividend ETF $1.30Middlefield Real Estate Dividend ETF n/aMiddlefield Sustainable Global Dividend ETF $1.10Middlefield Sustainable Infrastructure Dividend ETF n/aMiddlefield U.S. Equity Dividend ETF $0.80Each of the Middlefield ETFs is required to distribute any net income...

HOUSTON, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.045 per share on the Company’s common shares and operating partnership units for the first quarter of 2025. The quarterly dividend amount of $0.135 per share represents a 9% increase from the previous quarterly dividend amount. Dave Holeman, Whitestone CEO, stated, “Ensuring our quarterly dividends increase in line with our earnings growth remains a priority for Whitestone. We reiterated our 2024 Core FFO per share guidance forecast, which targets 11% year-over-year growth at the midpoint. As we look to 2025, we intend to leverage our leadership position and expertise in high-return shop space to continue driving strong earnings growth....

This news release constitutes a “Designated News Release” incorporated by reference in the prospectus supplement dated September 19, 2023 to Fortis’ short form base shelf prospectus dated November 21, 2022. ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Fortis Inc. (“Fortis” or the “Corporation”) (TSX/NYSE: FTS) has declared the following dividends payable on March 1, 2025 to the Shareholders of Record of the following Shares of the Corporation at the close of business on February 18, 2025:$0.3063 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series “F”;$0.3826875 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series “G”;$0.11469 per share on the First Preference Shares, Series “H”;$0.313952 per...

RYE, N.Y., Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In light of the performance of The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (NYSE: GDV) (the “Fund”) and the Fund’s $1.4 billion in portfolio unrealized gains, The Board of Trustees has decided to increase the annual distribution to $1.68 per share, which will be paid $0.14 per share monthly. The increased monthly distributions will commence with the previously announced distribution dates in the first quarter of 2025.Distribution Month Record Date Payable Date Distribution Per ShareJanuary January 16, 2025 January 24, 2025 $0.14February February 13, 2025 February 21, 2025 $0.14March March 17, 2025 March 24, 2025 $0.14       The Fund’s distribution policy is subject to modification by the Board of Trustees at any time, and there can be no guarantee that the policy will continue....

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United Development Funding IV (“UDF IV”) announced today that on November 7, 2024, its board of trustees authorized a cash distribution of $0.065 per share, approximately $2 million in the aggregate, payable on December 31, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 24, 2024 (the “Fourth Quarter Distribution”). On December 2, 2024, UDF IV announced that it entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE:RC) will acquire UDF IV (the “Merger”). The Merger is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to the approval of UDF IV shareholders and other customary closing conditions. In connection with the Merger, UDF IV will distribute up to $75 million of cash on its pre-closing balance sheet to its shareholders...