Dividend

IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX) announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.71 per share, payable July 25, 2025. This marks its 123rd consecutive quarterly dividend. IDEX is a diversified industrial company manufacturing engineered products and components used in various sectors, including microchip manufacturing, water treatment, satellite communications, healthcare, and fire/rescue. Founded in 1988, IDEX now operates globally with approximately 9,000 employees and annual sales of $3.3 billion.

Prime Success L.P., holding an 8% stake in Sinovac Biotech, issued a statement criticizing the company’s upcoming shareholder meeting on July 8, 2025, and the actions of the current board (“1Globe Activist Board”). Prime Success, a large shareholder, accuses the board of misleading statements regarding dividend distribution timing and manipulating facts. They advocate for a dividend payout before the meeting and urge shareholders to vote for a new board nominated by SAIF, emphasizing the critical need for competent leadership focused on the company’s long-term success.

Abbott announced its 406th consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.59 per share, payable August 15, 2025. This marks 53 consecutive years of dividend increases, highlighting Abbott’s financial strength and its inclusion in the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index. The consistent payouts, starting in 1924, underscore the company’s commitment to shareholder value.

BAB, Inc. announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share, payable July 14, 2025. This reinforces their commitment to shareholder value. A portion of the distribution may be classified as a return of capital. The final dividend composition, based on the company’s 2025 performance, will be determined in January 2026. BAB, Inc., a franchisor of food brands like Big Apple Bagels®, navigates the competitive food service sector, with this dividend affecting investor perception.

CW BANCORP announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share, payable July 1, 2025, to shareholders of record June 16, 2025. CommerceWest Bank, its subsidiary, focuses on California’s small and medium-sized businesses. The bank provides commercial banking services, including digital banking, loans for various purposes, and treasury management. The dividend reflects a commitment to shareholder returns and supporting California businesses.

Royce Micro-Cap Trust (RMT) announced a $0.18 per share quarterly distribution, payable June 25, 2025, with shareholders able to choose cash or additional shares. The distribution rate is currently 7% annually, subject to change. As of May 31, 2025, the distribution source is primarily long-term gains. The fund’s 5-year average annual total return is 12.71%.

UL Solutions Inc. announced a $0.13 per share quarterly cash dividend, approved by its board, payable on June 9 to shareholders of record by May 30, 2025. The payout reflects the company’s financial discipline and commitment to returns amid market volatility. A global leader in safety science, UL Solutions provides testing, certification, and advisory services across 110+ countries, leveraging its iconic UL Mark to ensure product integrity. Emphasizing innovation in cybersecurity, renewables, and ESG-aligned initiatives, the firm aims to transform operational challenges into competitive advantages. Analysts highlight its stable dividend history and outperformance in industrial sectors, driven by digital transformation and high-growth verticals like AI and circular economy frameworks.