Stocks Trading Ex-Dividend on 2/13/2014

The following is a list of companies trading ex-dividend on Thursday, February 13th:

Southwest Gas Corp. (NYSE: SWX) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share, or $1.32 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 3, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.5 percent.
Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, or $1.2 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 3, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.5 percent.
Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE: DLPH) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, or $1 annualized. This is a 47.1% increase from the prior dividend of $0.17. The dividend will be payable on February 27, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.7 percent. In addition, Delphi's Board has authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $1 billion of its outstanding ordinary shares. This program will commence following the completion of the company's previous share repurchase programs. "The strength of our balance sheet and free cash flow generation allow us to take these positive shareholder actions today, while maintaining our focus on driving growth and executing our strategy," said Rodney O'Neal, Delphi's chief executive officer and president. "The increase in the cash dividend, along with the new share repurchase program, continue to reflect our confidence in the business and further demonstrates our continued commitment to deliver shareholder value." Under the new share repurchase program, Delphi is authorized to repurchase up to $1 billion of its outstanding ordinary shares. The timing and amount of any share repurchases will be determined based on market conditions, share price and other factors. Repurchases may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions.
UMH Properties (NYSE: UMH) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share, or $0.72 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 17, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 7.7 percent.
Monmouth Real Estate Investment (NYSE: MNR) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, or $0.6 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 17, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 6.8 percent.
Summit State Bank (Nasdaq: SSBI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share, or $0.44 annualized. The dividend will be payable on February 24, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 4.1 percent.
Silicon Motion Technology (Nasdaq: SIMO) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, or $0.6 annualized. The dividend will be payable on February 25, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 4 percent.
Hanesbrands (NYSE: HBI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, or $1.2 annualized. This is a 50% increase from the prior dividend of $0.20. The dividend will be payable on March 11, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.9 percent. Commenting on the Company's performance, William R. Berkley, chairman and chief executive officer, said: "We were pleased with our fourth quarter results. Net written premiums were up 11% and the Company’s combined ratio improved. Price increases are outpacing loss cost trends, and although the fourth quarter rate increases were not as strong as the full year, margins have expanded further. We are beginning to make headway on our expense ratio, and anticipate additional improvement in both our overall underwriting results and our combined ratio in 2014. We remain focused on raising prices in order to maintain current margins and regain targeted profitability in some currently lagging lines of business. The challenge that our industry faces is the threat of inflation, which impacts pricing as well as adequate reserving. "We again reported positive reserve development, and anticipate this will continue if inflation remains below our expectation. Our paid loss ratio on our ongoing business is approximately 52%, which demonstrates a positive trend for the ultimate loss ratio. "Our investment performance was good while maintaining a high level of liquidity. The year-end portfolio duration was 3.3 years and our current investment strategy is likely to result in no material change in duration in 2014. We believe this strategy creates long term value for our shareholders by reducing risk, despite the fact that investment income declines in the short term. The constant tension between deflation fears and inflationary worries requires that we maintain a fixed income portfolio duration that approximates the duration of our liabilities. We continued to invest in non-fixed income securities and had over $125 million in realized gains for the year. We would expect 2014 will continue to generate significant gains. "Looking ahead, we expect profitability to improve further without giving consideration to unusual catastrophe activity over the next several years. And while there is new competition, a similar number of players have disappeared from the marketplace. Ultimately, the insurance business is rational over the long run, and the trends we currently see cause us to be optimistic as more rational players enter the industry. These investors search for good risk adjusted returns. We are confident that 2014 will be an excellent year," Mr. Berkley concluded.
Callaway Golf Co. (NYSE: ELY) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share, or $0.04 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 11, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 0.5 percent.
PartnerRe Ltd. (PRE) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.67 per share, or $2.68 annualized. This is a 4.7% increase from the prior dividend of $0.64. The dividend will be payable on February 28, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.7 percent.
National Instruments Corp (Nasdaq: NATI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, or $0.6 annualized. This is a 7.1% increase from the prior dividend of $0.14. The dividend will be payable on March 10, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.9 percent.
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: HR) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, or $1.2 annualized. The dividend will be payable on February 28, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 5.3 percent.
VIEWPOINT FINL (VPFG) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, or $0.48 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 4, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2 percent.
Nice Systems Ltd (Nasdaq: NICE) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share, or $0.64 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 4, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.7 percent.
ARAMARK Holdings (NYSE: ARMK) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share, or $0.3 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 11, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.2 percent.
Carlisle Cos. (NYSE: CSL) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share, or $0.88 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 1, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.2 percent.
ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.69 per share, or $2.76 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 3, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 4.4 percent.
Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE: WTR) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.152 per share, or $0.608 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 1, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.6 percent.
Rockwell Automation Corp. (NYSE: ROK) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.58 per share, or $2.32 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 10, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.1 percent.
Koppers Holdings (NYSE: KOP) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, or $1 annualized. The dividend will be payable on April 7, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.6 percent.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, or $1 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 4, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.1 percent.
Orchids Paper Products, Inc. (NYSE: TIS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share, or $1.4 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 3, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 4.6 percent.
Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE: HIW) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.425 per share, or $1.7 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 11, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 4.6 percent.
GUARANTY BANCORP (Nasdaq: GBNK) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, or $0.2 annualized. This is a 100% increase from the prior dividend of $0.025. The dividend will be payable on February 25, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.5 percent.
Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSBK) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share, or $0.28 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 18, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.3 percent.
Bemis Co., Inc. (NYSE: BMS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share, or $1.08 annualized. This is a 3.8% increase from the prior dividend of $0.26. The dividend will be payable on March 3, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.9 percent.
Weis Markets, Inc. (NYSE: WMK) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, or $1.2 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 4, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.5 percent.
Kla-Tencor Corp (Nasdaq: KLAC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share, or $1.8 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 3, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.9 percent.
Seaspan (NYSE: SSW) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3125 per share, or $1.25 annualized. The dividend will be payable on February 26, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 5.5 percent.
AmerisourceBergen Corp. (NYSE: ABC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.235 per share, or $0.94 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 3, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.4 percent.
Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share, or $1.56 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 3, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 2.1 percent.
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share, or $1.36 annualized. The dividend will be payable on March 21, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 18, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2014. The annual yield on the dividend is 1.9 percent.... Read more