ICG Enterprise Trust plc NAV per Share of 2,011p; LTM NAV per Share Total Return of 6.3% (5 year annualised: 14.8%) Q1 Portfolio Return on a Local Currency Basis of 0.6%, offset by FX, resulting in Portfolio Return on a Sterling Basis of (2.4)% and NAV per Share Total Return of (2.6)% Total Proceeds of £149m, including £62m net proceeds from the sale of a portion of our Portfolio at a 5.5% discount and £48m from sale of Minimax (previously our largest portfolio company holding); Total New Investments of £48 ...

There's nothing like an unexpected payout to juice interest in a stock. The market was clearly caught a little off guard by PagSeguro Digital's (PAGS 12.20%) announcement of a special cash dividend, and it reacted accordingly. Investors piled into the Brazilian fintech to the point where it closed the day nearly 13% higher, a far better improvement than the under 1% gain posted by the S&P 500 index. A special announcementThat morning, PagSeguro announced that it will pay its stockholders $0.12 per each of i ...

DALLAS, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on providing flexible financing solutions to support the acquisition and growth of middle market businesses, is pleased to announce a change to its regular dividend payment frequency from quarterly to monthly beginning in July 2025. In addition, the Company is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has declared mont ...

Core Viewpoint - Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.32 per common share for Q2 2025, maintaining the same level as the previous two quarters [1][2]. Financial Summary - The decision to maintain the dividend at $1.32, instead of continuing its historical growth rate of 4.5%, is expected to provide the company with additional liquidity exceeding $40 million annually [2]. - The company’s dividend yield stands at 7.5%, based on the closing stock price on May 30, 2025 [2]. - The dividend payout ratio for the three months ended March 31, 2025, is reported at a favorable 57% [2]. Company Overview - Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. is a leading life science REIT, founded in 1994, and is recognized for pioneering the life science real estate niche [3]. - The company operates and develops collaborative Megacampus™ ecosystems in key life science innovation clusters, including Greater Boston, San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, Research Triangle, and New York City [3].

Core Viewpoint - Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited has declared a cash dividend and authorized a share repurchase program as part of its strategy to enhance shareholder value [1]. Dividend - The Board declared a cash dividend of US$0.14 per ordinary share, or US$0.42 per American depositary share (ADS), amounting to approximately US$58 million in total [2]. - The cash dividend will be payable on or around June 18, 2025, to holders of record as of June 2, 2025 [3]. - The Annual Dividend Policy, adopted in August 2024, stipulates that the company plans to distribute dividends amounting to no less than 50% of its net income for the preceding financial year over three years starting from 2024 [4]. Share Repurchase Program - The Board authorized a three-year Share Repurchase Program allowing the company to repurchase up to US$400 million in value of its ordinary shares and/or ADSs [5]. - Repurchases may occur on the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or through other legally permissible means, subject to market conditions and regulatory requirements [6]. - As of March 31, 2025, the company had approximately RMB3.1 billion (US$434 million) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash available for funding the repurchases [7].

Core Insights - Flex LNG declared an ordinary dividend of $0.75 per share for the quarter, resulting in a trailing twelve-month yield of 12%, supported by $410 million in cash at the end of Q1 2025 [1] - The company reaffirmed full-year 2025 revenue guidance in the range of $340 million to $360 million [1][8] Financial Performance - The balance sheet optimization program aims to unlock an additional $120 million in free cash, with plans for refinancing ships Flex Resolute and Flex Constellation [2] - At the end of Q1 2025, the company held $410 million in cash and has its first scheduled debt maturity in 2028 [2] - The refinancing initiatives are expected to lower the average cost of capital and extend debt maturities, supporting liquidity [3] Risk Management - Flex LNG increased its interest rate swap portfolio to $700 million notional by the end of Q1 2025, providing 70% hedge coverage over the next 24 months [4] - The company added an additional $150 million in swaps, increasing the total to $850 million at a weighted average rate of approximately 3.5% [5] Contractual Strength - As of May 2025, Flex LNG has a minimum contract backlog of 59 vessel-years, potentially rising to 88 years if charter options are exercised [6][7] - This exceptional contractual coverage provides predictability and cushions earnings against short-term spot rate pressure [7] Future Outlook - Management reaffirmed full-year 2025 revenue guidance of $340 million to $360 million, with debt maturities extended and interest costs reduced [8]

ATHENS, Greece, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (the "Company" or "Star Bulk") (Nasdaq: SBLK), a global shipping company focusing on the transportation of dry bulk cargoes, today announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2025 and the amendment of its dividend policy to pay a minimum quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share. Unless otherwise indicated or unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this press release to "we," "us," "ou ...

Pangaea Logistics Solutions (PANL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 13, 2025 08:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning. My name is Chelsea, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Pandea Logistics Solutions first quarter two thousand twenty five earnings teleconference. Today's call is being recorded and will be available for replay beginning at 11AM Eastern Standard Time. The recording can be accessed by dialing (888) 215-1487 domestically or (402) 220-4938 inte ...

Main Street Capital (MAIN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 09, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Zach Vaughan - Vice PresidentDwayne Hyzak - Member of the Board & CEODavid Magdol - President and Chief Investment OfficerRyan Nelson - CFO & TreasurerRobert Dodd - Director - FinanceNick Meserve - Managing Director and Head of our Private Credit Investment Group Conference Call Participants Mark Hughes - AnalystCory Johnson - Associate AnalystSean-Paul Adams - Equity Research Analyst Operator Greetings, and welco ...

Portman Ridge Finance (PTMN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 09, 2025 10:00 AM ET Speaker0 Welcome to Apartment Ridge Finance Corporation's First Quarter Ended 03/31/2025 Earnings Conference Call. An earnings press release was distributed yesterday, 05/08/2025, after the close of the market. A copy of the release, along with an earnings presentation, is available on the company's website at www.courtmanridge.com in the Investor Relations section and should be reviewed in conjunction with the company's Form 10 Q f ...