Group 1 - Royal Philips announced a dividend exchange ratio of 1 new common share for every 23.6353 existing common shares, based on a volume weighted average price of EUR 20.0600, resulting in a gross dividend in shares of approximately EUR 0.85 [1] - A total of 22,980,748 new common shares will be issued as part of the dividend distribution [1] - Shareholders had the option to choose between a dividend in shares or cash, with 41.4% opting for cash, which is below the 50% maximum threshold [2] Group 2 - The delivery of new common shares and payment of cash dividends will occur from June 6, 2025, with the total issued share capital reaching EUR 192,584,026, equivalent to 962,920,132 common shares [3] - Royal Philips generated sales of EUR 18 billion in 2024 and employs approximately 67,200 people across more than 100 countries [5] - The company is a leader in health technology, focusing on diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring, and personal health solutions [5]

Group 1 - Royal Philips announced a dividend exchange ratio of 1 new common share for every 23.6353 existing common shares, based on a volume weighted average price of EUR 20.0600, resulting in a gross dividend in shares of approximately EUR 0.85 [1] - A total of 22,980,748 new common shares will be issued as part of the dividend distribution [1] - Shareholders had the option to choose between a dividend in shares or cash, with 41.4% opting for cash, which is below the 50% maximum threshold [2] Group 2 - The delivery of new common shares and payment of cash dividends will occur from June 6, 2025, with the total issued share capital reaching EUR 192,584,026, equivalent to 962,920,132 common shares [3] - Royal Philips generated sales of EUR 18 billion in 2024 and employs approximately 67,200 people across more than 100 countries [5] - The company is a leader in health technology, focusing on diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring, and personal health solutions [5]

The shares in Golden Ocean Group Limited will be traded ex dividend USD 0.05 as from today relating to the dividend for the first quarter of 2025. The dividend will be paid on or about June 17, 2025. Due to the implementation of CSDR in Norway, dividends payable on shares registered with Euronext VPS is expected to be distirbuted to Euronext VPS shareholders on or about June 19, 2025. This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act   ...

The annual general meeting of shareholders of Hepsor AS (registry code 12099216, address Järvevana 7b, 10112 Tallinn) was held on Wednesday, 21 May 2025 at 14:00 in the conference centre of Ibis Styles Tallinn located at Toompuiestee 19, Tallinn. The notice of convening the ordinary general meeting of shareholders was published on 29 April 2025 in the newspaper Postimees and on 28 April 2025 as a stock exchange news through the information system of Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange. Therefore, the meeting was ...

Since inception Class A shareholders have received a total of $14.31 per share and Preferred shareholders have received a total of $11.20 per share inclusive of this distribution, for a combined total of $25.50. The Company invests in a portfolio of high yielding Canadian Companies as follows: | Banks | Investment Management | Life Insurance | Utilities & Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bank of Montreal | AGF Management Ltd. | Great-West Lifeco Inc. | BCE Inc. | | | | Manulife Financial | | | Bank of No ...

Capital Southwest (CSWC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call May 15, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Amy Baker - EVP - AccountingMichael Sarner - President & CEOJosh Weinstein - Senior MD & Chief Investment OfficerChris Rehberger - CFO, Treasure & SecretaryMickey Schleien - MD - Equity ResearchErik Zwick - Managing Director, Equity ResearchRobert Dodd - Director - Finance Conference Call Participants Cory Johnson - Associate Analyst Operator Thank you for joining today's Capital Southwest Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year ...

RYE, N.Y., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (NYSE American: GLU) (the “Fund”) approved the continuation of its policy of paying fixed monthly cash distributions. The Board of Trustees declared cash distributions of $0.10 per share for each of July, August, and September 2025. Distribution Month Record Date Payable Date Distribution Per Share July July 17, 2025 July 24, 2025 $0.10 August August 15, 2025 August 22, 2025 $0.10 September Septem ...

RYE, N.Y., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (NYSE:GDV) (the “Fund”) approved the continuation of its policy of paying fixed monthly cash distributions. The Board of Trustees declared cash distributions of $0.14 per share for each of July, August, and September 2025. The Board of Trustees increased the annual distribution 27% to $1.68 per share, which will be paid $0.14 per share monthly, commencing with the January 2025 monthly distribution. Dist ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported revenues of $193 million for Q1 2025, with an EBITDA equivalent cash flow of $116 million. The EBITDA equivalent over the last twelve months was $545 million [4][20] - A net loss of $32 million was recorded for the quarter, translating to $0.24 per share, compared to a net profit of approximately $20.2 million or $0.15 per share in the previous quarter [4][24] - The company has returned over $2.8 billion to shareholders through dividends over 85 consecutive quarters, with the latest dividend yielding approximately 13% based on the share price [4][27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The container fleet generated approximately $85 million in gross charter hire, while the car carrier fleet contributed about $25 million, and the tanker fleet generated approximately $43 million [20] - The seven dry bulk vessels employed in the spot market contributed approximately $4.4 million in net charter revenue, down from $7.2 million in the previous quarter [20] - The overall utilization of the shipping fleet was 98.6%, with adjusted utilization at 99.8% when excluding unscheduled technical off-hire [12][13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The charter backlog stands at $4.2 billion, with more than two-thirds of this backlog attributed to customers with investment-grade ratings, providing cash flow visibility [7][27] - The company anticipates that approximately 27 vessels in its fleet will be affected by new U.S. tariffs on Chinese-built vessels, primarily impacting car carriers and tankers [14][15][87] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to enhance its fleet through investments in new technology and vessel upgrades, focusing on organic growth and compliance with stricter regulatory demands [11] - The strategy includes maintaining long-term charters with strong industrial players, which provides resilience against market volatility [47] - The company is exploring strategic opportunities for its rigs while remaining cautious due to recent market volatility and oil price fluctuations [6][36] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about finding new employment for the Hercules rig despite current market challenges, emphasizing the rig's capabilities in harsh environments [6][36] - The management noted that recent market volatility has led to longer decision-making processes among customers, but discussions for long-term charters are picking up again [47] - The company is well-positioned with strong liquidity and a diversified fleet, allowing it to pursue new investment opportunities [27] Other Important Information - The company has been active in share repurchases, buying back $10 million worth of shares below $8 per share [5][27] - The company has approximately $174 million in cash and cash equivalents, along with undrawn credit lines of about $48 million [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Inquiry about vessel and rig operating expenses - Management indicated that this year is a busy dry docking year, with up to 17 vessels scheduled for dry docking, which is above the average of 10 [30] Question: Update on Hercules rig - The Hercules rig remains warm stacked in Norway, with ongoing discussions for new contracts, but no specific timeline can be provided [36] Question: Long-term distribution potential and share repurchases - The dividend is set quarterly based on long-term sustainable cash flow, and the board aims to maximize long-term distribution per share through a combination of investments, debt repayments, share buybacks, and dividends [68] Question: Impact of new tariffs on vessels - Approximately 27 vessels are estimated to be affected by new U.S. tariffs, primarily impacting car carriers and tankers, but the costs will likely be passed on to charterers [15][90]

Core Insights - SFL Corporation Ltd. reported preliminary financial results for Q1 2025, including a net loss of $31.9 million or $0.24 per share, primarily due to impairments on older dry-bulk vessels and the idleness of the drilling rig Hercules [1][6] - The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share, marking the 85th consecutive quarterly dividend [5][6] - Charter hire revenue for the quarter was $193.5 million, which included $1.5 million from profit share, while adjusted EBITDA was $108.0 million from consolidated subsidiaries and $7.7 million from associated companies [6] Financial Performance - The net loss of $31.9 million was attributed to one-off items, including impairments on older vessels [3][6] - Charter hire revenue was reported at $193.5 million, with an adjusted EBITDA of $115.7 million when including associated companies [6] - The company has been actively repurchasing shares, with a $10 million buyback at an average price of $7.98 per share [6] Fleet Management - SFL continues to renew its fleet by divesting older bulkers and containerships, focusing on assets with a charter backlog to support long-term dividend distribution [4][6] - The company upgraded several vessels during the quarter, enhancing cargo intake and fuel efficiency [3][4] Dividend Information - The declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share will be paid on or around June 27, 2025, with the record date set for June 12, 2025 [5][6] - This dividend reflects the company's commitment to maintaining a consistent distribution to shareholders [8]