CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the board of directors of United Fire Group, Inc. (UFG) (Nasdaq: UFCS) declared a common stock quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share. This dividend will be payable June 20, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 6, 2025. UFG has a long history of paying quarterly dividends, with the quarterly cash dividend declared today marking the 229th consecutive quarterly dividend paid, dating back to March 1968. About UFG Founded in 1946 as United Fire & Casualty Company, UFG, through its insurance company subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of writing property and casualty insurance. The company is licensed as a property and casualty insurer in 50 states and the District of Columbia, and is represented by approximately 1,000 independent agencies. AM Best assigns...

PHILADELPHIA, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE:BDN) announced today that its Board of Trustees has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share and OP Unit payable on July 17, 2025 to holders of record on July 2, 2025. The quarterly dividend is equivalent to an annual rate of $0.60 per share. Conference Call and Audio Webcast We will release our second quarter earnings after the market close on Wednesday July 23, 2025, and we will host our second quarter conference call on Thursday July 24, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To access the conference call by phone, please visit this link here, and you will be provided with dial in details. The link will be available within 60 days of the conference call. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Investor Relations...

TORONTO, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”) is pleased to announce distributions for the month of May 2025 for its open-end exchange traded funds and closed-end funds (“the Funds”). The ex-distribution date for all Open-End Funds is May 28, 2025. The ex-distribution date for all closed-end funds is May 30, 2025.   Open-End Funds TickerSymbol Distributionper share/unit RecordDate PayableDate DistributionFrequencyApple (AAPL) Yield Shares Purpose ETF – ETF Units APLY $0.1667 05/28/2025 06/03/2025 MonthlyPurpose Canadian Financial Income Fund – ETF Series BNC $0.1225¹ 05/28/2025 06/03/2025 MonthlyBerkshire Hathaway (BRK) Yield Shares Purpose ETF – ETF Units BRKY $0.1000 05/28/2025 06/03/2025 MonthlyPurpose Bitcoin Yield ETF – ETF Units BTCY $0.0850 05/28/2025 06/03/2025 MonthlyPurpose...

MALVERN, Pa., May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CubeSmart (NYSE: CUBE) announced today that its Board of Trustees declared a quarterly dividend of $0.52 per common share for the period ending June 30, 2025. The dividend is payable on July 15, 2025 to common shareholders of record on July 1, 2025.   About the Company CubeSmart is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust. CubeSmart owns or manages 1,537 self-storage properties across the United States. According to the 2025 Self Storage Almanac, CubeSmart is one of the top three owners and operators of self-storage properties in the U.S. The Company’s mission is to simplify the organizational and logistical challenges created by the many life events and business needs of its customers through innovative solutions, unparalleled service, and genuine care. The...

FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The board of directors of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) declared a quarterly dividend of $2.31 per share on Northrop Grumman common stock, payable June 18, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business June 2, 2025. “Reflecting our strong financial position and commitment to deliver value to our shareholders, we are increasing our quarterly dividend by 12 percent,” said Kathy Warden, chair, chief executive officer and president, Northrop Grumman. “This marks our 22nd consecutive annual increase and demonstrates our disciplined approach to capital deployment, returning capital to shareholders while investing in innovative solutions for our customers.” Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our...

Dividend payable on June 27, 2025 Quakertown, PA, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of QNB Corp. (OTCQX: QNBC), parent company of QNB Bank, at a regular meeting on May 20, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per share. The cash dividend is payable on June 27, 2025, to shareholders of record June 13, 2025.  QNB Corp. offers commercial and retail banking services through the twelve banking offices of its subsidiary, QNB Bank. QNB Corp.’s stock is traded in the over-the-counter market under the symbol “QNBC.” For more information, visit QNB’s website at QNBbank.com. CONTACT: David W. Freeman QNB Corp. 215-538-5600 x5619 dfreeman@qnbbank.com

MONACO, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Safe Bulkers, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: SB), an international provider of marine drybulk transportation services, announced today its unaudited financial results for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025. The Board of Directors (“the Board”) of the Company also declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per share of outstanding common stock.Financial highlights        In million U.S. Dollars except per share data Q1 2025 Q42024 Q32024 Q22024 Q12024Net revenues 64.3 71.5 75.9 78.5 81.7Net income 7.2 19.4 25.1 27.6 25.3Adjusted Net income1 7.8 18.1 19.0 20.3 24.2EBITDA2 28.8 41.9 47.4 49.2 47.9Adjusted EBITDA 2 29.4 40.7 41.3 41.8 46.8Earnings per share basic and diluted3 0.05 0.16 0.22 0.24 0.21Adjusted earnings per share basic and diluted 3 0.05 0.15 0.16 0.17 0.20                      Average...

ORINDA, Calif., May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MacKenzie Realty Capital, Inc. (Nasdaq: MKZR) (“MacKenzie” or the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2025 and announced that its Board Of Directors is suspending the company’s cash dividend payable to common stockholders. Key Financial Highlights:Operating Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025:Net revenues for three months ended March 31, 2025, were $4.3 million, an increase of 5% from $4.1 million in the same period of 2024. Net operating loss was $5.8 million, as compared to a net operating loss of $2.7 million in the same period of 2024. Net loss was $6.1 million, compared to a $2.9 million loss in the same period of 2024. The Company had negative $3.1 million of funds from operations (“FFO”) for the quarter. The...

BATON ROUGE, La., May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: HEES) (“H&E”, the “Company”, d/b/a “H&E Rentals”) today announced at its recent quarterly meeting, the Company’s Board of Directors elected not to declare a regular quarterly cash dividend scheduled for payment to stockholders in June 2025. The decision follows continued progress with H&E’s pending merger transaction with Herc Holdings, Inc., which is expected to close in early-June 2025.    About H&E Rentals Founded in 1961, H&E is one of the largest rental equipment companies in the nation. The Company’s fleet is comprised of aerial work platforms, earthmoving, material handling, and other general and specialty lines. H&E serves a diverse set of end markets in many high-growth geographies and...

TORONTO, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (“SmartCentres”) (TSX: SRU.UN) announced today that the trustees of SmartCentres have declared a distribution for the month of May 2025 of $0.15417 per unit, representing $1.85 per unit on an annualized basis. The distribution will be payable on June 16, 2025 to unitholders of record as at May 30, 2025. About SmartCentres SmartCentres is one of Canada’s largest fully integrated REITs, with a best-in-class and growing mixed-use portfolio featuring 196 strategically located properties in communities across the country. SmartCentres has approximately $11.9 billion in assets consisting of income producing value-oriented retail, purpose-built rental, first-class office and self-storage properties. SmartCentres owns 35.4 million square feet of leasable...