Shareholders

Fidelity National Financial (FNF) will distribute approximately 16 million shares (12%) of F&G Annuities & Life (FG) common stock to FNF shareholders on December 31, 2025, for shareholders of record on December 17, 2025. The distribution is intended to unlock shareholder value and increase market liquidity for FG shares. FNF anticipates distributing approximately six shares of FG for every 100 shares of FNF held. Fractional shares will be paid in cash. The distribution is expected to be a taxable dividend. No shareholder action is required.

Sprott Inc. (SII) announced a 33% increase in its Q3 2025 dividend to US$0.40 per common share, payable December 2, 2025, to shareholders of record on November 17, 2025. Currency exchange rules apply; Canadian shareholders via CDS receive CAD, while others receive USD. CDS participants can elect USD payments via their broker. The dividend is an eligible dividend for Canadian tax purposes. Analysts view this increase positively, reflecting Sprott’s strong position in precious metals and critical materials.

Renasant Corporation (RNST) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share, payable on January 1, 2026, to shareholders of record on December 18, 2025. The dividend increased by $0.01, signaling the company’s commitment to returning value to shareholders despite economic challenges. This decision reflects the bank’s stability and optimism regarding its financial health. Renasant, a Southeast-based financial institution with assets of approximately $26.7 billion, operates as Renasant Bank.

Sandstorm Gold’s acquisition by Royal Gold has secured key regulatory approvals, pending shareholder and court approvals, and Nasdaq listing. The deal, expected to close early Q4 2025, aims to diversify Royal Gold’s portfolio and enhance growth. Analysts foresee potential synergies from combining Royal Gold’s infrastructure with Sandstorm’s royalty portfolio, leading to cost efficiencies and greater financial capacity. Sandstorm shareholders are urged to vote on the arrangement by October 7, 2025, with online voting encouraged due to potential postal disruptions. Sandstorm holds interests across 40 operating mines and has approximately 230 royalties.

On September 17, 2025, The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.425 per share, payable on December 4, 2025, to shareholders of record on November 13, 2025. TJX, a leading off-price retailer operating over 5,100 stores worldwide, emphasizes value to shareholders through consistent dividend payouts. The company’s success is attributed to its strong buying power, efficient supply chain, and omnichannel approach blending physical and digital retail. TJX also focuses on corporate responsibility.

OCI Global (OCI) will distribute $700 million ($3.31/share) to shareholders on September 5, 2025, via capital repayment and an extraordinary dividend. The ex-dividend date is August 18, 2025. Shareholders can choose to receive funds as capital repayment or dividend and can elect to receive payment in USD (default) or EUR between August 20 and September 2. The EUR conversion rate will be set on September 3. Unspecified preferences will default to capital repayment.

The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) announced its 340th consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share, payable on September 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 15, 2025. This consistent dividend payment demonstrates the company’s long-standing commitment to providing regular returns and highlights its financial resilience. They specialize in engineered solutions and operate in several countries.

Middlesex Water Company (MSEX) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share, payable on September 2, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 15, 2025. Middlesex, a leading water and wastewater utility, has been providing services to over half a million residents in New Jersey and Delaware since 1897. This dividend reflects the company’s commitment to providing value to its shareholders and appeal within the utilities sector.

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.

PENN Entertainment and HG Vora are aligned on director nominees, Johnny Hartnett and Carlos Ruisanchez, for the upcoming 2025 Annual Meeting. Following an ISS report, PENN urges shareholders to vote for these candidates, who they feel are best positioned to execute the company’s strategic plan. PENN also expressed concerns regarding William Clifford’s candidacy and highlighted issues with HG Vora’s institutional waivers.