Core Viewpoint - Golden Ocean Group Limited will begin trading ex-dividend of USD 0.05 starting today for the first quarter of 2025 dividend, which is scheduled to be paid on or about June 17, 2025 [1] Group 1 - The dividend payment is related to the first quarter of 2025 [1] - Due to the implementation of CSDR in Norway, dividends for shares registered with Euronext VPS are expected to be distributed to Euronext VPS shareholders on or about June 19, 2025 [1] - This announcement is in compliance with the disclosure requirements of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act [1]

Regulated information, inside information, Leuven, 23 May 2025 (17.40 CEST) KBC Ancora distributes an interim dividend of EUR 3.51 per share on 5 June 2025 The Board of Directors of Almancora Société de gestion, statutory director of KBC Ancora, decided at its meeting on 23 May 2025, to make an interim dividend payable on 5 June 2025, of EUR 3.51 gross per KBC Ancora share. The net coupon amount, after deduction of 30% withholding tax, is EUR 2.457 per share. No final dividend will be paid. The financial se ...

Core Points - Hepsor AS held its annual general meeting on May 21, 2025, with 35 shareholders representing 76.84% of the votes [4] - The company approved its 2024 annual report and decided on the distribution of profits [5][6] Financial Summary - Retained earnings from previous periods amount to €7,836 thousand, with a net profit of €423 thousand for 2024, leading to a total distributable profit of €8,259 thousand [6] - A dividend of €0.26 per share will be paid, totaling €1,002 thousand to shareholders, while retained earnings of €7,257 thousand will not be distributed [9] Governance Changes - Lauri Meidla will resign from the supervisory board effective July 31, 2025, and Henri Laks was elected as a new member, starting from August 1, 2025 [7] - The remuneration for supervisory board members was set at €1,000 gross per month, with the chairman receiving €8,000 gross per month, effective August 1, 2025 [8] Company Overview - Hepsor AS is a developer of residential and commercial real estate operating in Estonia, Latvia, and Canada, with a portfolio of 25 development projects totaling 172,800 m² [10]

Core Points - Dovre Group Plc is holding an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on June 12, 2025, to discuss key matters including dividend distribution and board member remuneration [1][2][3]. Group A: Dividend Proposal - The parent company's distributable funds as of December 31, 2024, amount to EUR 16,951,447.40. Shareholders representing over 40% of the shares propose a dividend of EUR 0.03 per share, to be paid on June 25, 2025, to shareholders registered by the record date of June 16, 2025 [2]. Group B: Board of Directors Remuneration - The Board of Directors proposes an increase in annual remuneration: Chairman to receive EUR 43,000 (up from EUR 35,000), Vice Chairman EUR 38,000 (up from EUR 30,000), and other members EUR 33,000 (up from EUR 25,000). Reasonable travel expenses will also be compensated [3][4]. Group C: Board Composition and Elections - Shareholders representing over 40% of the total shares propose that the number of Board members be set at three. Current Board member Ilari Koskelo is proposed for re-election, along with new nominees Tomi Merenheimo and Ville Vuori, with Ville Vuori suggested as the new Chairman [4][5]. Group D: Meeting Logistics - The EGM will commence at 10:00 a.m. with registration starting at 9:30 a.m. Shareholders must register by June 9, 2025, to participate. The total number of shares and votes in Dovre Group Plc is 105,956,494 [1][9][13].

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]

Dividend Distribution - The Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on 13 May 2025 approved a dividend distribution for the financial year 2024, setting the gross amount at EUR 1.40 per share [1] - After a 30% withholding tax, the net dividend will be EUR 0.98 per share, payable starting from 21 May 2025 [1] - The ex date for the dividend is set for 19 May 2025, with a record date of 20 May 2025 [1] Payment Process - Dividends for dematerialised shares will be paid automatically by the financial intermediary holding the shares [2] - Registered shares will have dividends paid directly to the shareholders listed in the register [2]

Core Viewpoint - Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) reported lower portfolio exits and gross commitments in Q1 2025, with net realized and unrealized losses of $124 million impacting its financial performance, leading to a decline in share price by 2.2% post-announcement [1][2]. Financial Performance - Total Investment Income: ARCC's total investment income reached $732 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 4.4%, primarily driven by higher interest income and capital structuring service fees [3]. - Comparison with Peers: In contrast, peers Hercules Capital, Inc. and FS KKR Capital Corp. experienced declines in total investment income, with Hercules down 1.7% to $119.5 million and FS KKR down 7.8% to $434 million [4]. - Total Expenses: ARCC's total expenses were $360 million, a decrease of 2.4%, attributed to lower capital gains incentive fees [4]. Portfolio Activities - Gross Commitments: Ares Capital made gross commitments of $3.45 billion, down from $3.55 billion in the prior-year quarter, and exited $2.86 billion of commitments compared to $3.41 billion a year ago [5]. - Portfolio Value: As of March 31, 2025, the fair value of Ares Capital's portfolio investments was $27.1 billion, with $23.9 billion in accruing debt and other income-producing securities [5]. Growth Factors - Investment Income Growth: Ares Capital has shown a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4% in total investment income from 2019 to 2024, with continued momentum in Q1 2025 due to increased demand for personalized financing solutions [6]. - Diversified Portfolio: The company maintains a diversified investment portfolio across 566 companies, with significant allocations in software & services (23.6%) and healthcare equipment & services (13.4%) [10]. Capital Management - Debt and Cash Position: As of March 31, 2025, ARCC had $13.9 billion in debt and $742 million in cash and cash equivalents, along with a revolving credit facility of up to $4.5 million [15]. - Dividend Distribution: The company distributed 90% of its taxable income as dividends, with a recent hike of 11.6% in 2022, and has increased dividends four times in the last five years [16]. Analyst Sentiment - Earnings Estimates: The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 and 2026 earnings has been revised downward by 3.3% and 2.9%, respectively, indicating a projected decline of 12% for 2025 [20][22]. - Stock Performance: Year-to-date, ARCC shares have declined by 5%, outperforming the industry average decline of 8.4% [23]. Valuation - Price-to-Book Ratio: Ares Capital's price-to-book ratio stands at 1.05X, higher than the industry average of 0.94X, suggesting the stock is trading at a premium [30].

Core Points - MarketWise, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share for Class A common stock and a comparable distribution for MarketWise, LLC units [1] - A special dividend of $0.10 per share for Class A common stock was also announced, totaling approximately $0.3 million [2] - Both the regular and special dividends will be paid on June 25, 2025, with a Record Date of May 15, 2025 [2] Company Overview - MarketWise is a leading multi-brand digital subscription services platform focused on providing premium financial research, software, education, and tools for self-directed investors [3] - The company has over 25 years of operating history and serves millions of free and paid subscribers [4] - MarketWise operates as a 100% digital, direct-to-customer company, offering its research across various platforms including mobile, desktops, and tablets [4] - The company's vision is to become the leading financial solutions platform for self-directed investors [4]

Core Points - The General Shareholders Meeting of INVL Baltic Real Estate approved a dividend allocation of EUR 0.09 per share for the year 2024, totaling EUR 0.716 million [1][7] - The ex-date for the dividend is set for 14 May 2025, meaning new shareholders after this date will not be entitled to the dividend [3] - The company reported a consolidated net profit of EUR 2.74 million for the previous year, which is 3.9 times higher than in 2023, largely due to a property sale in Latvia contributing EUR 1.7 million to the operating result [8] - The authorized capital of the company will be reduced from EUR 11.689 million to EUR 11.533 million by canceling 107,480 own shares acquired during a buy-back process [4][8] - Shareholders authorized the company to repurchase its own shares, with a maximum purchase price based on the last published net asset value per share and a minimum price of EUR 1.45, with a buyback period of 18 months [9] - The company owns properties with a total area of 19,300 sq. m., valued at EUR 42.6 million as of December 2024, with occupancy rates between 75% and 91% [11][12] Company Overview - INVL Baltic Real Estate operates as a closed-ended investment company managed by INVL Asset Management, which is a leading alternative asset manager in the Baltics [13][14] - The company has been recognized for providing stable returns to retail investors since its inception as a collective investment undertaking in December 2016 [13] - INVL Asset Management manages over EUR 1.6 billion in assets across various asset classes, including real estate, private equity, and renewable energy [15]