Stocks Trading Ex-Dividend on 10/28/2014

First Republic (NYSE: FRC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share, or $0.56 annualized.The dividend will be payable on November 13, 2014, to stockholders of record on October 30, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of October 28, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.2 percent.
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share, or $0.28 annualized. This is a 40% increase from the prior dividend of $0.05.The dividend will be payable on November 7, 2014, to stockholders of record on October 30, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of October 28, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 0.9 percent."We're pleased that our continued strong financial performance, combined with our excellent visibility, enables us to return greater value to our shareholders by increasing our quarterly dividend," said Lionsgate Chief Executive Officer Jon Feltheimer and Vice Chairman Michael Burns. "This is an important part of our strategy of allocating cash towards repurchasing our stock, growing our yearly dividend and re-investing in our content portfolio."
Marlin Midstream Partners, LP (Nasdaq: FISH) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.365 per share, or $1.46 annualized. This is a 1.4% increase from the prior dividend of $0.36.The dividend will be payable on November 4, 2014, to stockholders of record on October 30, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of October 28, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 7.4 percent. Peapack-Gladstone Financial (Nasdaq: PGC) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, or $0.2 annualized.The dividend will be payable on November 14, 2014, to stockholders of record on October 30, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of October 28, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.1 percent.
Rhino Resources (NYSE: RNO) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, or $0.2 annualized. This is an 88.8% decrease from the prior dividend of $0.445. The dividend will be payable on November 14, 2014, to stockholders of record on October 30, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of October 28, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.7 percent.Chris Walton, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rhino's general partner, stated, "The distribution reduction is the result of prolonged weakness in the coal markets, which has continued to adversely affect our cash flow. In conjunction with the distribution reduction, Rhino will redouble its cost cutting efforts, including reducing overhead to reflect market realities and the company's smaller size. There will be an increased focus on cost and productivity improvements at our ongoing core operations, along with a focus on reducing the carrying costs of non-core and idled operations. Together, these actions are designed to preserve liquidity while retaining the flexibility to continue making non-coal investments, which we believe will enhance the long term value of the Partnership."
Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq: BSRR) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share, or $0.36 annualized.The dividend will be payable on November 13, 2014, to stockholders of record on October 30, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of October 28, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.1 percent.
Superior Energy Services (NYSE: SPN) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, or $0.32 annualized.The dividend will be payable on November 19, 2014, to stockholders of record on October 30, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of October 28, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 1.4 percent.
Susquehanna Bancshares (SUSQ) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share, or $0.36 annualized.The dividend will be payable on November 20, 2014, to stockholders of record on October 30, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of October 28, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 3.6 percent.
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers (NYSE: SKT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, or $0.96 annualized.The dividend will be payable on November 14, 2014, to stockholders of record on October 30, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of October 28, 2014.The annual yield on the dividend is 2.8 percent.... Read more