Marketwire - Dividends

Big Rock Brewery Income Trust Announces Monthly Distribution

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:09:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Big Rock Brewery Income Trust (TSX:BR.UN) (the "Trust") is pleased to announce that a distribution of $0.10 per trust unit will be paid on December 15, 2009 to unitholders of record on November 30, 2009. The trust units will commence trading on an ex-dividend basis November 26, 2009.

Continuing on the heels of a strong third quarter, the Trust is maintaining distributions at $0.10 per unit.�Big Rock experienced a 20.7% increase in sales volumes for the first eight months of the year compared to a 2.7% decline across the industry (September industry data was not available at the time of this release).

Methanex Corporation-Notice of Cash Dividend

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Methanex Corporation (TSX:MX)(NASDAQ:MEOH)(SANTIAGO:Methanex) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.155 per share that will be payable on December 31, 2009 to holders of common shares of record on December 17, 2009.

Methanex is a Vancouver�based, publicly traded company and is the world's largest supplier of methanol to major international markets. Methanex shares are listed for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada under the trading symbol "MX"; on the NASDAQ Global Market in the United States under the trading symbol "MEOH"; and on the Foreign Securities Market of the Santiago Stock Exchange in Chile under the trading symbol "Methanex". Methanex can be visited online at www.methanex.com.

Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust Declares Monthly Dividend

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:57:00 EST

SAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust (NYSE Amex: FTF), a closed-end investment company managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc., announced today a dividend of $0.076 per share, payable December 15, 2009, to shareholders of record on November 30, 2009 (Ex-Dividend Date: November 25, 2009).

Based on the Fund's net asset value (NAV) of $12.96 at the close of the market on November 19, 2009, the Fund's dividend represents an annualized yield at NAV of 7.04%. At the Fund's market price of $11.27 at the close of the NYSE Amex on November 19, 2009, the Fund's dividend represents an annualized market yield of 8.09%.

Franklin Universal Trust Declares Monthly Dividend

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:52:00 EST

SAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT), a closed-end investment company managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc., announced today a dividend of $0.038 per share, payable December 15, 2009, to shareholders of record on November 30, 2009 (Ex-Dividend Date: November 25, 2009).

Franklin Advisers, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN), a global investment management organization operating as Franklin Templeton Investments. Franklin Templeton Investments provides global and domestic investment management solutions managed by its Franklin, Templeton, Mutual Series, Fiduciary Trust, Darby and Bissett investment teams. The San Mateo, CA-based company has more than 60 years of investment experience and over $523 billion in assets under management as of October 31, 2009. For more information

Pengrowth Energy Trust Announces Cash Distribution for December 15, 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:37:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Pengrowth Corporation, administrator of Pengrowth Energy Trust (TSX:PGF.UN) (NYSE:PGH), today announced its December 15, 2009 cash distribution will be Cdn $0.07 per trust unit. The distribution is net of amounts withheld to finance capital expenditures and preserve financial flexibility. The ex-distribution date is November 27, 2009. The distribution will be payable to all Pengrowth unitholders who hold trust units on the record date of December 1, 2009.

Penn West Energy Trust Confirms November Cash Distribution

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Penn West Energy Trust ("Penn West") (TSX:PWT.UN) (NYSE:PWE)confirms that its November 2009 cash distribution will be CDN$0.15 per trust unit payable on December 15, 2009 to unitholders of record on November 30, 2009. The ex-distribution date is November 26, 2009 for Canadian Investors and November 25, 2009 for U.S. investors due to U.S. Thanksgiving. The CDN$0.15 per unit is equivalent to approximately US$0.14 per unit (before deduction of any applicable Canadian withholding tax) using currency exchange of one Canadian dollar equals US$0.95. Registered unitholders with U.S. addresses will receive their distributions directly from Penn West's transfer agent, and will be paid in U.S. currency using the exchange rate in effect on the record date. Non-registered U.S. unitholders will receive their distributions through their brokers.

Newfoundland Power Declares Dividends on Series A, B, D and G First Preference Shares

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:04:00 EST

ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Newfoundland Power Inc. has declared regular quarterly dividends on its Series A, B, D and G First Preference Shares as follows: 1. a dividend of $0.1375 per share on the issued and outstanding 5 1/2% Cumulative Redeemable First Preference Shares Series A of the Company for the quarter ending January 31st, 2010, be and it is hereby declared payable February 1st, 2010 to the Series A First Preference Shareholders of Record at the close of business January 15th, 2010;

Teche Holding Company Announces Fifty-Eighth Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:13:00 EST

FRANKLIN, LA--(Marketwire - November 20, 2009) - (NYSE Amex: TSH) -- The Board of Directors of Teche Holding Company, holding company of Teche Federal Bank, yesterday declared a quarterly dividend of $0.355 per share of its common stock.

The dividend is 1.4% higher than the rate of $0.35 per common share this time last year. This represents a quarterly payout ratio of 37.8% based on net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. The effective dividend yield amounts to 4.59% based on the stock price on the close of business on November 19, 2009. The dividend will be paid on December 31, 2009 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 17, 2009. The company has paid a cash dividend for 58 consecutive quarters.

CanWel Building Materials Income Fund Declares November Cash Distribution

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - NOT FOR RELEASE OR DISSEMINATION INTO THE UNITED STATES CanWel Building Materials Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:CWX.UN) today declared a cash distribution of $0.04166 per trust unit for the period from November 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009. - The November cash distribution will be paid on December 18, 2009 to unitholders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2009. - This is the Fund's 54th consecutive monthly cash distribution to its unitholders.

FP Newspapers Income Fund Announces Monthly Distribution-November 2009

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:42:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - FP Newspapers Income Fund (TSX:FP.UN), today announced a distribution of 9.50 cents per unit for the month of November 2009, to unitholders of record on November 30, 2009.�The distribution will be paid December 30, 2009.

The Fund owns securities entitling it to 49% of the distributable cash of FP Canadian Newspapers Limited Partnership. The Fund's policy is for unitholders of record on the last business day of a calendar month to receive distributions on or before the last day of the following month. Holders of units who are non-residents of Canada will be required to pay all withholding taxes payable in respect of any distributions of income by the Fund.

Oil Sands Split Trust (TSX: OST.UN and OST.PR.A) Announces Distribution Increase for Third Quarter 2009

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:07:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Oil Sands Split Trust (the "Trust") (TSX:OST.UN)(TSX:OST.PR.A) is pleased to announce a quarterly distribution of $1.15 per Capital Unit, payable on December 15, 2009 to unitholders of record on November 30, 2009. The distribution of $1.15 per Capital Unit represents a $0.90 increase from the previous quarter. A quarterly interest payment of $0.36125 per Preferred Security will be paid on December 15, 2009 to securityholders of record on December 4, 2009.

Acadian Timber Income Fund Announces Monthly Distribution

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:35:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) -�Acadian Timber Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:ADN.UN) is pleased to announce its monthly distribution of $0.01667 per unit, payable on December 15, 2009 to unitholders of record on November 30, 2009.

Acadian Timber Income Fund is a leading supplier of primary forest products in Eastern Canada and the Northeastern U.S. With a total of 2.4 million acres of land under management, Acadian is the second largest timberland operator in New Brunswick and Maine.

Acadian owns and manages approximately 1.1 million acres of freehold timberlands in New Brunswick and Maine, and provides management services relating to approximately 1.3 million acres of Crown licensed timberlands. A

Brascan SoundVest Funds Announce Monthly Distributions

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:35:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Brascan SoundVest Funds (TSX:BSI.UN)(TSX:BST.UN)(TSX:BSD.UN)(TSX:BSD.PR.A)(TSX:BSF.UN) today announced monthly distributions and quarterly preferred interest payment for the following funds:

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Distribution (per unit) NYSE: SGK), a leading provider of brand point management services, enabling companies of all sizes to connect their brands with consumers to create deeper brand affinity, today reported that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share, payable on December 31, 2009, to Schawk, Inc. Class A common stockholders of record as of December 15, 2009. This will be the 130th consecutive dividend paid by Schawk, Inc. and its predecessor company.

Altus Group Income Fund Announces November Distributions

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:48:00 EST
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Altus Group Income Fund ("Altus") (TSX:AIF.UN) is pleased to announce its distributions for the month of November 2009. The cash distribution will be $0.10 per unit. Payment will be made on December 15, 2009 to unit holders of record as at November 30, 2009. About Altus Group Income Fund Altus Group is the leading multidisciplinary provider of independent real estate consulting and professional advisory services worldwide. With a staff of over 1,500, Altus Group has a network of over 50 offices in 11 countries worldwide, including Canada, UK, Australia, Asia, USA and the Middle East. We operate four interrelated Business Units, bringing years of expertise together into one comprehensive platform: Research, Valuation and Advisory; Cost Consulting and Project Management; Realty Tax Consulting and Geomatics services. Altus clients include banks, financial institutions, governments, pension funds, asset and fund managers, developers

Somerset Entertainment Income Fund Declares Cash Distribution

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:18:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) -

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

Somerset Entertainment Income Fund (TSX:SOM.UN) announced today a cash distribution of 1.67 cents per unit for the period from November 01, 2009 to November 30, 2009, to be paid December 15, 2009 to holders of record of units of the Fund at the close of business on November 30, 2009.

Con Edison of New York Declares Preferred Stock Dividends

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:47:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 19, 2009) - Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison of New York) today declared the following quarterly dividends on its outstanding shares of preferred stock, payable February 1, 2010, to stockholders of record as of January 13, 2010:

Preferred Stock Dividend Per Share --------------- ------------------ $5 Cumulative Preferred Stock $1.25 Cumulative Preferred Stock, 4.65% Series C $1.1625 Cumulative Preferred Stock, 4.65% Series D $1.1625

Park Lawn Income Trust Announces November 2009 Distribution

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:18:00 EST
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Park Lawn Income Trust (the "Fund") (TSX VENTURE:PLC.UN) announced today that a cash distribution of $0.055 per unit will be payable on December 15, 2009 to unitholders of record at November 30, 2009 and represents the monthly distribution for the period November 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009. Park Lawn Income Trust is a trust established to indirectly hold six cemeteries in the Greater Toronto Area and an interest in Bloorpark Developments Inc. Its units are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange.

Avenir Diversified Income Trust Confirms November Distribution

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:15:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Avenir Diversified Income Trust (the "Trust" or "Avenir Trust") (TSX:AVF.UN) is pleased to announce its November distribution. The cash distribution will be $0.06 per Trust Unit, which is consistent with the previous monthly distribution. The distribution will be paid on December 15, 2009, to unitholders of record on November 30, 2009. The ex-distribution date is November 26, 2009.

Forward-Looking Statements: Certain information set forth in this press release, including a discussion of future plans and operations, contains forward looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond management's control, including but not limited to, the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions,

Futuremed Announces November 2009 Distribution

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST
CONCORD, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Futuremed Healthcare Income Fund (TSX:FMD.UN) today announced the monthly cash distribution for November 2009 has been set at $0.0771 per unit, or $0.925 per unit on an annualized basis. The distribution will be paid on December 15, 2009, to unitholders of record as at November 30, 2009. Futuremed is Canada's leading value-added distributor of consumable nursing home supplies and specialized furniture and equipment to the growing long-term care facilities sector.

Chesswood Income Fund Announces November 2009 Distribution

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) -�Chesswood Income Fund (TSX:CHW.UN) announced today a cash distribution of $0.03 per unit for the month of November. The distribution will be payable to unitholders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2009 and will be paid on December 15, 2009.

About Chesswood Income Fund

Chesswood Income Fund is a financial services trust with operating businesses in both Canada and the U.S.

For more information visit www.ChesswoodFund.com.

First Asset Pipes & Power Income Fund: Distribution Press Release

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - First Asset Pipes & Power Income Fund (TSX:EWP.UN) announces a distribution of $0.03 per Unit for the month ending November 30, 2009. The distribution will be paid on or before December 15, 2009 to unitholders of record on November 30, 2009.�

First Asset REIT Income Fund: Distribution Press Release

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - First Asset REIT Income Fund (TSX:RIT.UN) announces a distribution of $0.05 per Unit for the month ending November 30, 2009. The distribution will be paid on or before December 15, 2009 to unitholders of record on November 30, 2009.

NB Split Corp. Declares Quarterly Dividends

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - NB Split Corp. (the "Company")(TSX:NBF)(TSX:NBF.PR.A) announces a dividend of $0.3886 per Preferred Share and $0.0339 per Capital Share for the quarter ending November 30, 2009. In each case, the dividend will be paid on or before December 15, 2009 to holders of record on November 30, 2009.

First Asset PowerGen Fund: Distribution Press Release

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) -�First Asset PowerGen Fund (TSX:PGT.UN) announces a distribution of $0.07 per Unit for the month ending November 30, 2009. The distribution will be paid on or before December 15, 2009 to unitholders of record on November 30, 2009.�

First Asset Yield Opportunity Trust: Distribution Press Release

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - First Asset Yield Opportunity Trust (TSX:FAY.UN)(TSX:FAY.U) announces a distribution of $0.1458 per Series A Unit, and US$0.0440 per Series B Unit, for the month ending November 30, 2009. The distributions will be paid on or before December 15, 2009 to unitholders of record on November 30, 2009.�

Triax Diversified High-Yield Trust: Distribution Press Release

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Triax Diversified High-Yield Trust (TSX:TRH.UN) announces a distribution of $0.07 per Unit for the month ending November 30, 2009. The distribution will be paid on or before December 15, 2009 to unitholders of record on November 30, 2009.�

The Trust offers unitholders the opportunity to increase their holdings of units through the convenience provided by its Distribution Reinvestment Plan. All distributions that are reinvested will be used to purchase additional units of the Trust. In order to take advantage of the Plan on the upcoming distribution, unitholders should contact their investment advisor as soon as possible.

First Asset/BlackRock North American Dividend Achievers(TM) Trust: Distribution Press Release

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - First Asset/BlackRock North American Dividend Achievers ^TM Trust (TSX:BDA.UN) announces a distribution of $0.05 per Unit for the month ending November 30, 2009. The distribution will be paid on or before December 15, 2009 to unitholders of record on November 30, 2009.�

Global 45 Split Corp.: Distribution Press Release

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Global 45 Split Corp. (TSX:GFV) announces a distribution of $0.05 per Class A Share for the month ending November 30, 2009. The distribution will be paid on or before December 15, 2009 to unitholders of record on November 30, 2009.

The Manager will assess the ability to pay distributions, and the amount thereof, on a monthly basis.�Among other considerations,�the Company is not permitted to pay a distribution on the Class A Shares if, after the payment of the distribution by the Company, the Net Asset Value per Unit would be less than $15.00.�

Split REIT Opportunity Trust: Distribution Press Release

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Split REIT Opportunity Trust (TSX:SOT.UN) announces a distribution of $0.045 per Capital Unit for the month ending November 30, 2009. The distribution will be paid to Capital Unitholders on or before December 15, 2009 to unitholders of record on November 30, 2009. The Manager will assess the amount of distributions, if any, on a monthly basis, including consideration of the Preferred Security Test.

Canadian Convertible Debenture Fund: Press Release

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) -�Canadian Convertible Debenture Fund (TSX:CDF.UN) announces a distribution of $0.0625 per Unit for the month ending November 30, 2009. The distribution will be paid on or before December 15, 2009 to unitholders of record on November 30, 2009.�

Utility Split Trust: Distribution Press Release

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Utility Split Trust (TSX:UST.UN) announces a distribution of $0.05 per Capital Unit for the month ending November 30, 2009.�The distribution will be paid on or before December 15, 2009 to unitholders of record on November 30, 2009.�

First Asset Income & Growth Fund: Distribution Press Release

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - First Asset Income & Growth Fund (TSX:IGF.UN) announces a distribution of $0.0167 per Unit for the month ending November 30, 2009.�The distribution will be paid on or before December 15, 2009 to unitholders of record on November 30, 2009.�

The Consumers' Waterheater Income Fund Announces Monthly Cash Distribution

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:44:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - The Consumers' Waterheater Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:CWI.UN), today announced a cash distribution of $0.054 per unit for the month of November 2009. The distribution will be payable on December 31, 2009 to unitholders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2009.

About The Consumers' Waterheater Income Fund

The Fund owns a portfolio of approximately 1.4 million installed water heaters and other assets, rented primarily to residential customers in Ontario. The Fund also owns Stratacon Inc., a leading "smart" sub-metering company, with metering contracts for condominium and apartment suites in Alberta, Ontario and elsewhere in Canada.

Sherritt Announces Quarterly Dividend

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:17:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) -

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

Sherritt International Corporation ("Sherritt") (TSX:S) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.036 per share, payable on January 14, 2010 to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2009. This regular dividend is an "eligible dividend" as defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada).

About Sherritt

Sherritt is a diversified natural resource company that produces nickel, cobalt, thermal coal, oil, gas and electricity. It also licenses its proprietary technologies to other metals companies. Sherritt's comm

CAPREIT Announces November, 2009 Distribution

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:04:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 18, 2009) - Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust ("CAPREIT") (TSX:CAR.UN) announced today its November 2009 monthly distribution in the amount of $0.09 per Unit. The November distribution will be payable on December 15, 2009 to Unitholders of record on November 30, 2009.

To encourage participation and reward our loyal Unitholders, investors registered in our Distribution Reinvestment Plan will continue to receive an additional amount equal to 5% of their distributions paid in the form of additional Units.

As one of Canada's largest residential landlords, CAPREIT (TSX:CAR.UN) is a growth-oriented investment trust owning interests in 27,614 residential suites and two land lease communities comprising 1,302 sites located in or near major urban centres from coast to coast. Since it