C$ unless otherwise stated                                            TORONTO, Dec. 30, 2025 /CNW/ - Manulife Investments today announced the final December 2025 cash distributions for Manulife Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and ETF series of Manulife Mutual Funds, including Manulife Alternative Mutual Funds (Manulife Funds). Unitholders of record at the close of business on December 30, 2025, will receive cash distributions payable on January 15, 2026.Details of the distribution per unit amounts are as follo ...

Core Viewpoint - AGF Investments Inc. announced estimated cash distributions for its ETFs listed on Canadian exchanges, with actual distributions to be paid on January 7, 2026, for unitholders of record on December 31, 2025 [1][2]. Distribution Details - Estimated cash distributions per unit for various AGF ETFs are provided, with amounts varying based on net units outstanding and other unforeseen factors [2]. - Specific estimated cash distributions per unit include: - AGF Emerging Markets ex China Fund: $0.243333 - AGF Enhanced U.S. Equity Income Fund: $0.088622 - AGF Global Real Assets Fund: $0.594615 - AGF Global Sustainable Growth Equity ETF: $0.034456 - AGF Systematic Global ESG Factors ETF: $0.657506 - AGF Systematic Global Infrastructure ETF: $0.344852 - AGF Total Return Bond Fund: $0.094912 [2]. Company Overview - AGF Management Limited, founded in 1957, is an independent asset management firm with over $60 billion in total assets under management, serving more than 815,000 investors [6][9]. - AGF operates through three business lines: AGF Investments, AGF Capital Partners, and AGF Private Wealth, focusing on responsible and sustainable corporate practices [6][7]. - The firm has investment operations in North America and Europe, catering to a diverse range of clients, including financial advisors, high-net-worth individuals, and institutional investors [8][9].

Core Viewpoint - Manulife Investments announced the cash distributions for its ETFs and ETF series for November 2025, with payments scheduled for December 15, 2025, for unitholders of record on November 28, 2025 [1] Distribution Details - The distribution amounts per unit for various Manulife ETFs and Funds are as follows: - Manulife Smart Short-Term Bond ETF (TERM): C$0.032186 - Manulife Smart Core Bond ETF (BSKT): C$0.025609 - Manulife Smart Corporate Bond ETF (CBND): C$0.034535 - Manulife Smart Global Bond ETF (GBND): C$0.029723 - Manulife Smart Enhanced Yield ETF (CYLD): C$0.160000 - Manulife Smart U.S. Enhanced Yield ETF – Unhedged (UYLD.B): C$0.160000 - Manulife Smart U.S. Enhanced Yield ETF – US Dollar (UYLD.U): C$0.160000* - Manulife Smart U.S. Enhanced Yield ETF – Hedged (UYLD): C$0.160000 - Manulife Strategic Income Fund – ETF Series (STRT): C$0.032835 - Manulife Core Plus Bond Fund – ETF Series (MCOR): C$0.030373 - Manulife Dividend Income Fund – ETF Series (MDIF): C$0.025000 - Manulife Alternative Opportunities Fund – ETF Series (OPPS): C$0.032272 - Manulife Strategic Income Plus Fund – ETF Series (PLUS): C$0.039017 - *Distribution amount in USD [1] Company Overview - Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, operating under the Manulife brand in Canada, Asia, and Europe, and as John Hancock in the United States [5] - The company provides financial advice, insurance, and global investment services to over 36 million customers, supported by more than 37,000 employees and over 109,000 agents [6]

Core Points - AGF Investments Inc. announced cash distributions for November 2025 for three funds, with payments scheduled for December 4, 2025 [1] - The cash distribution amounts per unit are as follows: AGF Enhanced U.S. Equity Income Fund at $0.179647, AGF Total Return Bond Fund at $0.102000, and AGF Systematic Global Infrastructure ETF at $0.159133 [1] Company Overview - AGF Management Limited, founded in 1957, is an independent asset management firm with a focus on public and private markets [5] - The firm manages over $59 billion in total assets and serves more than 815,000 investors [7] - AGF operates through three business lines: AGF Investments, AGF Capital Partners, and AGF Private Wealth [5][6]

Core Points - Gladstone Capital Corporation announced monthly cash distributions of $0.15 per share for common stock for October, November, and December 2025 [1] - The company plans to report earnings for its fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025 [1] Cash Distributions - Monthly cash distribution of $0.15 per share for common stock for each of the months: October, November, and December 2025 [1]

Core Insights - Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) has approved a quarterly cash distribution increase to 54.5 cents per unit, reflecting a 1.9% rise from the previous 53.5 cents [1][6] - The partnership has consistently raised cash distributions for over two decades, indicating a stable business model supported by long-term shipper contracts [2][6] - EPD is investing $7.6 billion in growth midstream projects, which include new pipelines, gas processing plants, and export facilities, expected to enhance future cash flows [3][6] Company Performance - EPD units have appreciated by 17.3% over the past year, outperforming the industry composite stocks' 13.8% increase [5] - The current valuation of EPD is at a trailing 12-month enterprise value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) of 10.27X, which is below the industry average of 11.53X [8] Industry Comparison - Kinder Morgan (KMI) and Williams (WMB) are also significant players in the midstream energy sector but offer lower dividend yields compared to the industry average, with KMI at 4.21% and WMB at 3.46% against the industry's 5.36% [4]

Core Viewpoint - BlackRock Canada announced the May 2025 cash distributions for various iShares ETFs, detailing specific amounts for each fund and the payment schedule for unitholders [1][2][4]. Distribution Details - The cash distribution amounts per unit for selected iShares ETFs are provided, with notable distributions including: - iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU): $0.272 - iShares Canadian Real Return Bond Index ETF (XRB): $0.273 - iShares Flexible Monthly Income ETF (XFLI): $0.189 - iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF (XEI): $0.136 [2][3]. Payment Schedule - Unitholders of record for most iShares ETFs will receive distributions on May 30, 2025, while unitholders of XRB will receive distributions on June 5, 2025 [1][4]. Additional Information - BlackRock Canada plans to issue a press release around May 21, 2025, to provide final amounts for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF [4]. - The iShares Canadian Real Return Bond Index ETF also has reinvested distributions, with a unit value of $0.31014 [6]. Company Overview - BlackRock is a leading provider of financial technology and investment management, with over $4.3 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2025 [8]. - iShares ETFs, managed by BlackRock, offer a diverse range of investment opportunities across various markets [8].