Week ending 21 May 2016

Cato Corporation (CATO) declares $0.33/share quarterly dividend, 10% increase from prior dividend of $0.30. Forward yield 3.62% Payable June 20; for shareholders of record June 6; ex-div June 2.

Medical Properties Trust (MPW) declares $0.23/share quarterly dividend, 4.5% increase from prior dividend of $0.22. Forward yield 6.66% Payable July 14; for shareholders of record June 16; ex-div June 14.

Kilroy Realty Corp (KRC) declares $0.375/share quarterly dividend, 7.1% increase from prior dividend of $0.35. Forward yield 2.47% Payable July 13; for shareholders of record June 30; ex-div June 28.

Gentex Corp (GNTX) declares $0.09/share quarterly dividend, 5.9% increase from prior dividend of $0.09. Forward yield 2.29% Payable July 20; for shareholders of record July 7; ex-div July 5.

Marsh & McLennan (MMC) declares $0.34/share quarterly dividend, 9.7% increase from prior dividend of $0.31. Forward yield 2.13% Payable Aug. 15; for shareholders of record July 11; ex-div July 7.

Chubb (CB) declares $0.69/share quarterly dividend, 3% increase from prior dividend of $0.67. Forward yield 2.22% Payable July 21; for shareholders of record June 30; ex-div June 28.

Enercare (CSUWF) declares C$0.077/share monthly dividend, 10% increase from prior dividend of C$0.07. Forward yield 5.63% Payable June 30; for shareholders of record May 31; ex-div May 26.

KeyCorp (KEY) declares $0.085/share quarterly dividend, 13.3% increase from prior dividend of $0.075. Forward yield 2.72% Payable June 15; for shareholders of record May 31; ex-div May 26.

Republic Bancorp (RBCAA) declares $0.209/share quarterly dividend, 5.6% increase from prior dividend of $0.198. Forward yield 3.09% Payable July 15; for shareholders of record June 17; ex-div June 15.

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMCB) declares $6.55/share semi-annual dividend, 0.8% increase from prior dividend of $6.50. Forward yield 2.49% Payable July 1; for shareholders of record June 10; ex-div June 8.

United Fire Group (UFCS) declares $0.25/share quarterly dividend, 13.6% increase from prior dividend of $0.22. Forward yield 2.43% Payable June 15; for shareholders of record June 1; ex-div May 27.

Southwest Airlines (LUV) declares $0.10/share quarterly dividend, 33.3% increase from prior dividend of $0.075. Forward yield 0.94% Payable June 29; for shareholders of record June 8; ex-div June 6.

Towne Bank (TOWN) declares $0.13/share quarterly dividend, 8.3% increase from prior dividend of $0.12. Forward yield 2.51% Payable July 12; for shareholders of record June 30; ex-div June 28.

First Financial Corporation Indiana (THFF) declares $0.50/share semi-annual dividend, 2% increase from prior dividend of $0.49. Forward yield 2.84% Payable July 1; for shareholders of record June 17; ex-div June 15.

Blue Hills Bancorp (BHBK) declares $0.03/share quarterly dividend, 50% increase from prior dividend of $0.02. Forward yield 0.83% Payable June 15; for shareholders of record June 1; ex-div May 27.

Burberry Group Plc ADR (BURBY) declares 37.0p/share annual dividend, 5.1% increase from prior dividend of 35.2p (payout ratio of 53%). Payable Aug. 5; for shareholders of record July 8; ex-div July 6.

S.Y. Bancorp (SYBT) declares $0.18/share quarterly dividend, 7.8% increase from prior dividend of $0.167. Forward yield 1.82% Payable July 1; for shareholders of record June 13; ex-div June 9.

Cineplex (CPXGF) declares C$0.135/share monthly dividend, 3.8% increase from prior dividend of C$0.13. Forward yield 3.16% Payable June 30; for shareholders of record May 31; ex-div May 26.

Group 1 Automotive (GPI) declares $0.23/share quarterly dividend, 4.5% increase from prior dividend of $0.22. Forward yield 1.53% Payable June 15; for shareholders of record June 1; ex-div May 27.

Leggett & Platt (LEG) declares $0.34/share quarterly dividend, 6.3% increase from prior dividend of $0.32. Forward yield 2.79% Payable July 15; for shareholders of record June 15; ex-div June 13.

Clorox Company (CLX) declares $0.80/share quarterly dividend, 3.9% increase from prior dividend of $0.77. Forward yield 2.42% Payable Aug. 12; for shareholders of record July 27; ex-div July 25.

DHT Holdings (DHT) declares $0.25/share quarterly dividend, 19% increase from prior dividend of $0.21. Forward yield 17.83% Payable May 25; for shareholders of record May 16; ex-div May 12.

Kohl's (KSS) announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share

On 5/12/16, KSS announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share, payable on 6/22/16 to shareholders, with an ex-dividend date of 6/6/16.

• Div/yield 0.50/5.52

American Capital Agency (AGNC) maintains quarterly dividend at $0.20/share

American Capital Agency announces estimated book value per common share of $22.44 as of April 30, 2016 & maintains quarterly dividend at $0.20/share

• Div/yield 0.20/12.57

Microsoft (MSFT) announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share

On 3/16/16, MSFT announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share, payable on 6/9/16 to shareholders, with an ex-dividend date of 5/17/16.

• Div/yield 0.36/2.82
• ex-dividend date 5/17/16

Pilgrim’s Pride (PPC) declared a special cash dividend of $2.75 per share

The company declared a special cash dividend of $2.75 per share to improve its capital structure and generate shareholder value. The total value of the special dividend will be ~$700 million, based on current shares outstanding. The special cash dividend will be paid on May 18, 2016, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 10, 2016.