Rockwell Automation Declares Quarterly Dividend at $1.38 Per Share on Common Stock

Rockwell Automation Declares Quarterly Dividend at $1.38 Per Share on Common Stock

MILWAUKEE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
The Board of Directors of Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), following its regular review, today declared a quarterly dividend of $1.38 per share on its outstanding common stock, payable June 10, 2026, to shareowners of record at the close of business on May 18, 2026.

About Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 26,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2025. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

Investor Relations contact:

Aijana Zellner

Head of Investor Relations and Market Strategy

+1 440-289-8439

[email protected]

Media contact:

Ed Moreland

Head of Government Affairs and Corporate Communications

+1 571-296-0391

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: Wisconsin Illinois United States North America

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Data Management Technology Manufacturing Other Technology Other Manufacturing Software Networks Engineering Machinery Hardware Electronic Design Automation

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Presidio Declares First Dividend as a Public Company

Presidio Declares First Dividend as a Public Company

Board Approves Pro Rata Special Dividend for Q1 2026 at $1.35 Per Share Per Year Rate and Establishes Regular Quarterly Dividend Schedule

FORT WORTH, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Presidio Production Company (NYSE: FTW) (“Presidio” or the “Company”), a yield-focused, differentiated oil and gas operator in the United States focused on the acquisition and optimization of producing oil and natural gas wells, without drilling, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of $0.10125 per share of Class A Common Stock.

The Q1 2026 special dividend of $0.10125 reflects a pro rata amount for the period from March 5, 2026, the first day following the date of the closing of the Company’s business combination, through March 31, 2026, based on an anticipated quarterly dividend rate of $0.3375 ($1.35 per share per year).

The Q1 2026 special dividend will be payable on May 18, 2026 to stockholders of record as of May 4, 2026.

Anticipated Dividend Schedule

The Company intends to declare and pay regular quarterly dividends coinciding with its quarterly earnings cycle. The following table sets forth the anticipated schedule for the Q1 2026 special dividend and the subsequent four quarters, subject to Board of Directors approval each quarter:

Dividend Period:

Q1 ’26 Special

Q2 ’26

Q3 ’26

Q4 ’26

Q1 ’27

Declaration Date:

Apr 14, 2026

Aug 11, 2026

Nov 12, 2026

Feb 12, 2027

May 12, 2027

Record Date:

May 4, 2026

Aug 31, 2026

Dec 2, 2026

Mar 4, 2027

Jun 1, 2027

Payment Date:

May 18, 2026

Sep 14, 2026

Dec 16, 2026

Mar 18, 2027

Jun 15, 2027

Future dividends, including the amount and timing thereof, will be declared at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, and other factors the Board deems relevant.

“Today’s dividend declaration marks a significant milestone for Presidio as we deliver on our foundational commitment to provide consistent cash to shareholders,” said Will Ulrich, Chairman and Co-CEO of Presidio. “We built this company around the conviction that cash-flowing producing assets can generate reliable, attractive returns for our investors. This first dividend is a tangible demonstration of that thesis, and we look forward to building a consistent track record of paying and increasing the dividend over time.”

Chris Hammack, Co-CEO of Presidio continued, “Establishing a predictable, quarterly dividend cadence is a core element of the Presidio value proposition. Our portfolio of low-decline, producing wells generates substantial free cash flow, and we are committed to a disciplined framework that prioritizes dividends to shareholders alongside accretive acquisitions.”

About Presidio

Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, Presidio (NYSE: FTW) is a leading operator of oil and gas wells across the Mid-Continent. Presidio is a yield-focused, differentiated oil and gas operator in the United States focused on the acquisition and optimization of producing oil and natural gas wells, without drilling. To learn more about Presidio, please visit https://bypresidio.com/.

Cautionary Note, Forward-Looking Statements

The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including our expectations regarding the issuance of future dividends and the anticipated benefits of the Canyon Creek acquisition. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting the Company will be those that we have anticipated. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date this press release is actually delivered and involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements.

Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company or others; (2) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Canyon Creek acquisition, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the Company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (3) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (4) the possibility that the Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (5) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political conditions, and in applicable laws and regulations; (6) the ability to meet stock exchange listing standards; (7) the ability of the Company to build or maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (8) risks related to commodity price volatility and its impact on cash flows and dividend sustainability; (9) risks related to oil and gas operations, including production declines, operational challenges, and regulatory changes; (10) risks related to the Company’s acquisition strategy and its ability to identify, complete, and integrate acquisitions; (11) risks related to the Company’s ability to pay, maintain or increase dividend payments; and (12) other risk factors described herein as well as the risk factors and uncertainties described in documents filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and similar sections in its filings with the SEC, and any periodic Exchange Act reports filed with the SEC such as its Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K. The recipient of this press release should carefully consider the foregoing risk factors and the other risks and uncertainties which will be more fully described in the documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements.

In addition, there may be additional risks that the Company presently does not know, or that it currently believes are immaterial, that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Nothing in this communication should be regarded as a representation or warranty, either express or implied, by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made.

In addition, the information contained in this press release is provided as of the date hereof and may change, and the Company and its representatives and affiliates specifically disclaim any obligation to, and do not intend to, update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, inaccuracies, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. Information contained on our website is not a part of or incorporated into this press release. Dividends are not guaranteed and may be adjusted, suspended, or discontinued at the discretion of the Board of Directors based on liquidity, legal surplus, business conditions, commodity price volatility, market conditions and other factors.

Presidio Media and Investor Contact:

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: Texas United States North America

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Oil/Gas Energy

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FEMSA Schedules Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter Financial Results

MONTERREY, Mexico, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (“FEMSA” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FMX; BMV: FEMSAUBD, FEMSAUB) is pleased to invite you to participate in its First Quarter Conference Call that will be held on:

Thursday, April 30, 2026

11:00 AM Eastern Time

(9:00 AM Mexico City Time)

To participate in the conference call please register at the following link:


Registration: FEMSA Conference Call | 1Q26

The quarterly results will be released on April 30 before markets open.

The conference call will be live through our Zoom link. For registration, please visit https://bit.ly/FEMSA__1Q26

If you are unable to participate live, the conference call replay will be available on http://ir.femsa.com/results.cfm

About FEMSA

FEMSA is a company that creates economic and social value through companies and institutions and strives to be the best employer and neighbor to the communities in which it operates. It participates in the retail industry through a Proximity Americas Division operating OXXO, a small-format store chain, and other related retail formats, and Proximity Europe which includes Valora, our European retail unit which operates convenience and foodvenience formats. In the retail industry it also participates though a Health Division, which includes drugstores and related activities and Spin, which includes Spin by OXXO and Spin Premia, among other digital financial services initiatives. In the beverage industry, it participates through Coca-Cola FEMSA, the largest franchise bottler of Coca-Cola products in the world by volume. Across its business units, FEMSA has more than 392,000 employees in 18 countries. FEMSA is a member of the Dow Jones Bestin-Class World Index & Dow Jones Best-in-Class MILA Pacific Alliance Index, both from S&P Global; FTSE4Good Emerging Index; MSCI EM Latin America ESG Leaders Index; S&P/BMV Total México ESG, among other indexes.



Investor Contact
(52) 818-328-6000
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femsa.gcs-web.com

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femsa.com

Nine Energy Service Announces Timing of First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Nine Energy Service Announces Timing of First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Nine Energy Service, Inc. (NYSE American: NINE) announced today that it has scheduled its first quarter 2026 earnings conference call for Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. During the call, Nine will discuss its financial and operating results for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, which are expected to be released prior to the conference call.

Participants may join the live conference call by dialing U.S. (Toll Free): (877) 524-8416 or International: (412) 902-1028 and ask for the “Nine Energy Service Earnings Call”. Participants are encouraged to dial into the conference call ten to fifteen minutes before the scheduled start time to avoid any delays entering the earnings call.

For those who cannot listen to the live call, a telephonic replay of the call will be available through May 28, 2026, and may be accessed by dialing U.S. (Toll Free): (877) 660-6853 or International: (201) 612-7415 and entering passcode 13759688.

About Nine Energy Service

Nine Energy Service is an oilfield services company that offers completion solutions within North America and abroad. The Company brings years of experience with a deep commitment to serving clients with smarter, customized solutions and world-class resources that drive efficiencies. Serving the global oil and gas industry, Nine continues to differentiate itself through superior service quality, wellsite execution and cutting-edge technology. Nine is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with operating facilities in the Permian, Eagle Ford, Haynesville, SCOOP/STACK, Niobrara, Barnett, Bakken, Marcellus, Utica and Canada.

For more information on the Company, please visit Nine’s website at nineenergyservice.com.

Nine Energy Service Investor Contact:

Heather Schmidt

Senior Vice President, Strategic Development and Investor Relations

(281) 730-5113

[email protected]

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INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Oil/Gas Energy

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LocaliQ ANZ Launches AI Voice Agent to Help Businesses Capture and Convert Every Call

LocaliQ ANZ Launches AI Voice Agent to Help Businesses Capture and Convert Every Call

Sydney, Australia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LocaliQ ANZ, the digital marketing Solutions business of USA TODAY Co., announced the launch of its next-generation AI Voice Agent, a powerful new addition to Dash by LocaliQ, an AI-powered lead management platform designed to help businesses capture, manage and convert enquiries in real time.

Building on the success of Dash’s capabilities, the new AI Voice Agent introduces seamless voice interactions, giving businesses an edge to engage with customers 24/7 across multiple channels. Together, these tools create a smarter, more connected experience, helping businesses turn more enquiries into actual customers.

“Across Australia and New Zealand, local businesses work hard to generate enquiries, but too many opportunities are still lost, simply because no one is available to answer the phone or manage bookings in the moment,” said Rooman Osmany, Head of Product at LocaliQ ANZ.

Powered by advanced conversational AI, the AI Voice Agent engages customers instantly through natural, human-like conversations. It can answer questions, qualify leads, handle common objections, and guide prospects through the next step, whether that’s booking an appointment or requesting a quote.

Unlike traditional call handling or basic automation tools, Dash doesn’t just capture leads, it actively works to convert them.

One of the biggest challenges small and medium businesses face today is missed opportunities. LocaliQ data shows that around 1 in 4 inbound calls go unanswered, often from high-intent customers ready to buy. Dash addresses this by ensuring every call is answered, even outside business hours, helping businesses stay responsive around the clock.

To further close the gap between enquiry and conversion, Dash includes an integrated AI-powered Scheduler.

The Scheduler allows customers to book appointments instantly during a call, removing the back-and-forth and reducing drop-off, by connecting directly with a business’ availability. It ensures bookings happen in real time, not hours later.

“With Dash Voice Agent and Scheduler, we’re removing the gap between a customer raising their hand and a business being able to respond helping SMBs capture and convert leads instantly” said Rooman Osmany.

Key capabilities include:

  • Voice Conversational AI — A tool that hat never sleeps and works around the clock
  • AI Call Handling & Transcription – Automatically captures inbound conversations, transcribes them and surfaces key insights
  • Smart AI Scheduler – Automatically books appointments directly into the calendar based on availability, business rules and lead priority
  • Real-Time Lead Scoring – Identifies high-intent prospects using AI-powered analysis
  • Sentiment & Intent Analysis – Understands tone and urgency to prioritise opportunities

With AI embedded across every stage of the customer journey, Dash enables businesses to move faster, respond smarter and ultimately convert more leads into revenue. Learn more by visiting: https://localiq.com/au/.

ABOUT USA TODAY Co., Inc.

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. Our mission is to inspire, inform, and connect audiences. As a media and digital marketing solutions company we are focused on sustainable growth. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver trusted unbiased journalism when and where consumers want it. LocaliQ, our digital marketing solutions brand, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions.

ABOUT LOCALIQ ANZ

LocaliQ ANZ is an AI-powered marketing platform helping businesses across Australia and New Zealand attract, convert and retain customers more effectively. As a subsidiary of USA TODAY Co. LocaliQ combines both global expertise with local market insight to transform how businesses connect with the audience that matters the most.

Powered by proprietary AI technology, LocaliQ leverages data and real-time insights to optimise cross-channel marketing and deliver highly relevant customer experiences. Its comprehensive platform brings together AI-driven lead management, digital agents, marketing automation and advanced reporting tools, all in one place. In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, LocaliQ is on mission to help businesses grow and thrive, empowering the communities they serve. For more information, visit www.localiq.com/au.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that relate to our current expectations and views of future events. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements relating to whether this initiative will enable USA TODAY Co. to increase sales or revenues, beliefs, intentions, estimates or strategies regarding the future, which may not be realized. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “expect,” “predict,” “potential,” “could,” “will,” “would,” “ongoing,” “future” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Forward-looking statements are based largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives and financial needs. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, contingencies, changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially and/or significantly different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statement. For a discussion of some of the risks and important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations, see the risks and other factors detailed in “Item 3. Key Information – Risk Factors” in USA TODAY Co.’s (fka Gannett Co., Inc.) 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K and USA TODAY Co.’s (fka Gannett Co., Inc.) quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and USA TODAY Co.’s (fka Gannett Co., Inc.) other filings with the SEC, in each case as such factors may be updated from time to time. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and accordingly undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. USA TODAY Co. disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than to the extent required by applicable law.

Media Contacts

Rooman Osmany

Head of Marketing and Product

[email protected]

Pallavi Tanjavur

Marketing and Communication Specialist

[email protected]

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Liberty All-Star® Growth Fund, Inc. March 2026 Monthly Update

Liberty All-Star® Growth Fund, Inc. March 2026 Monthly Update

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Below is the March 2026 Monthly Update for the Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ASG).

Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc.

Ticker: ASG

Monthly Update, March 2026

Investment Approach:

Fund Style: All-Cap Growth

Fund Strategy: Combines three growth style investment managers, each with a distinct capitalization focus (small-, mid- and large-cap) selected and continuously monitored by the Fund’s Investment Advisor.

Investment Managers:

  • Congress Asset Management Company, LLP*

    Small-Cap Growth

  • Congress Asset Management Company, LLP

    Mid-Cap Growth

  • Westfield Capital Management Company, L.P.

    Large-Cap Growth

*Replaced Weatherbie Capital, LLC effective April 1, 2026.

Top 20 Holdings at Month-End:

 

(36.4% of equity portfolio)

 

1

NVIDIA Corp.

4.6%

2

Apple, Inc.

2.8%

3

Microsoft Corp.

2.3%

4

Alphabet, Inc.

2.2%

5

Amazon.com, Inc.

1.9%

6

FirstService Corp.

1.9%

7

Curtiss-Wright Corp.

1.8%

8

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.

1.7%

9

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

1.6%

10

AAR Corp.

1.6%

11

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.

1.5%

12

Legence Corp.

1.5%

13

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

1.4%

14

Artivion, Inc.

1.4%

15

Ascendis Pharma A/S

1.4%

16

nVent Electric PLC

1.4%

17

Tapestry, Inc.

1.4%

18

Eli Lilly & Co.

1.4%

19

Quanta Services, Inc.

1.3%

20

Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

1.3%

Holdings are subject to change.

Monthly Performance:

Performance

NAV

Market Price

Discount

Beginning of month value

$5.69

$5.13

-9.8%

End of month value

$5.34

$4.75

-11.0%

Performance for month

-6.15%

-7.41%

 

Performance year-to-date

-6.77%

-8.31%

 

Net Assets at Month-End ($millions):

Total

$337.9

Equities

$328.1

Percent Invested

97.1%

Sector Breakdown* (% of equity portfolio):

Information Technology

28.5%

Industrials

27.9%

Consumer Discretionary

14.9%

Health Care

12.8%

Financials

7.3%

Communication Services

4.9%

Real Estate

1.9%

Consumer Staples

1.3%

Energy

0.5%

Total Market Value

100.0%

*Based on Standard & Poor’s and MSCI Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS).

New Holdings:

Cheniere Energy, Inc.

Diamondback Energy, Inc.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

IPG Photonics Corp.

Micron Technology, Inc.

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc.

Teradyne, Inc.

Holdings Liquidated:

AbbVie, Inc.

Compass, Inc.

Danaher Corp.

Pure Storage, Inc.

Vertex, Inc.

The net asset value (NAV) of a closed-end fund is the market value of the underlying investments (i.e., stocks and bonds) in the Fund’s portfolio, minus liabilities, divided by the total number of Fund shares outstanding. However, the Fund also has a market price; the value at which it trades on an exchange. If the market price is above the NAV the Fund is trading at a premium. If the market price is below the NAV the Fund is trading at a discount.

Performance returns for the Fund are total returns, which includes dividends, and are net of management fees and other Fund expenses. Returns are calculated assuming that a shareholder reinvested all distributions. Past performance cannot predict future investment results.

Performance will fluctuate with changes in market conditions. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance information shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares. Shareholders must be willing to tolerate significant fluctuations in the value of their investment. An investment in the Fund involves risk, including loss of principal.

Sources of distributions to shareholders may include ordinary dividends, long-term capital gains and return of capital. The final determination of the source of all distributions in 2026 for tax reporting purposes will be made after year end. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund’s investment experience during its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Based on current estimates no portion of the distributions consist of a return of capital. These estimates may not match the final tax characterization (for the full year’s distributions) contained in shareholder 1099-DIV forms after the end of the year.

All data is as of March 31, 2026 unless otherwise noted.

Liberty All-Star® Growth Fund, Inc.

1-800-241-1850

www.all-starfunds.com

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: Massachusetts United States North America

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Asset Management Professional Services Finance

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Liberty All-Star® Equity Fund March 2026 Monthly Update

Liberty All-Star® Equity Fund March 2026 Monthly Update

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Below is the March 2026 Monthly Update for the Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (NYSE: USA).

Liberty All-Star Equity Fund

Ticker: USA

Monthly Update, March 2026

Investment Approach:

Fund Style: Large-Cap Core

Fund Strategy: Combines three value-style and two growth-style investment managers. Those selected demonstrate a consistent investment philosophy, decision making process, continuity of key people and above-average long-term results compared to managers with similar styles.

Investment Managers:

Value Managers:

  • Aristotle Capital Management, LLC

  • Fiduciary Management, Inc.

  • Pzena Investment Management, LLC

Growth Managers:

  • Sustainable Growth Advisers, LP

  • TCW Investment Management Company

Top 20 Holdings at Month-End:

 

 

(35.8% of equity portfolio)

 

1

 

NVIDIA Corp.

4.9%

2

 

Microsoft Corp.

3.7%

3

 

Alphabet, Inc.

3.6%

4

 

Amazon.com, Inc.

2.4%

5

 

Broadcom Inc.

2.0%

6

 

Capital One Financial Corp.

1.9%

7

 

Meta Platforms, Inc.

1.6%

8

 

Visa, Inc.

1.6%

9

 

Charles Schwab Corp.

1.5%

10

 

Fresenius Medical Care AG

1.4%

11

 

Booking Holdings, Inc.

1.2%

12

 

Wells Fargo & Co.

1.2%

13

 

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.

1.1%

14

 

Accenture Ltd.

1.1%

15

 

Mastercard, Inc.

1.1%

16

 

Ecolab, Inc.

1.1%

17

 

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

1.1%

18

 

CDW Corp.

1.1%

19

 

Aramark

1.1%

20

 

CVS Health Corp.

1.1%

Holdings are subject to change.

Monthly Performance:

Performance

NAV

Market Price

Discount

Beginning of month value

$6.58

$5.99

-9.0%

End of month value

$6.16

$5.55

-9.9%

Performance for month

-6.38%

-7.35%

 

Performance year-to-date

-7.25%

-8.99%

 

Net Assets at Month-End ($millions):

Total

$1,878.7

Equities

$1,845.6

Percent Invested

98.2%

Sector Breakdown* (% of equity portfolio):

Information Technology

24.2%

Financials

19.9%

Health Care

13.2%

Industrials

10.8%

Consumer Discretionary

10.1%

Communication Services

6.7%

Materials

5.8%

Consumer Staples

5.0%

Energy

2.2%

Utilities

1.4%

Real Estate

0.7%

Total Market Value

100.0%

*Based on Standard & Poor’s and MSCI Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS).

New Holdings:

Chevron Corp.

McKesson Corp.

Palantir Technologies, Inc.

Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc.

Holdings Liquidated:

Coterra Energy, Inc.

The net asset value (NAV) of a closed-end fund is the market value of the underlying investments (i.e., stocks and bonds) in the Fund’s portfolio, minus liabilities, divided by the total number of Fund shares outstanding. However, the Fund also has a market price; the value at which it trades on an exchange. If the market price is above the NAV the Fund is trading at a premium. If the market price is below the NAV the Fund is trading at a discount.

Performance returns for the Fund are total returns, which includes dividends, and are net of management fees and other Fund expenses. Returns are calculated assuming that a shareholder reinvested all distributions. Past performance cannot predict future investment results.

Performance will fluctuate with changes in market conditions. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance information shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares. Shareholders must be willing to tolerate significant fluctuations in the value of their investment. An investment in the Fund involves risk, including loss of principal.

Sources of distributions to shareholders may include ordinary dividends, long-term capital gains and return of capital. The final determination of the source of all distributions in 2026 for tax reporting purposes will be made after year end. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund’s investment experience during its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Based on current estimates a portion of the distributions consist of a return of capital. These estimates may not match the final tax characterization (for the full year’s distributions) contained in shareholder 1099-DIV forms after the end of the year.

All data is as of March 31, 2026 unless otherwise noted.

Liberty All-Star® Equity Fund

1-800-241-1850

www.all-starfunds.com

[email protected]

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General (Ret.) Lance W. Lord, to Receive Space Foundation Lifetime Space Achievement Award

MITCHEL FIELD, N.Y., April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frequency Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FEIM) proudly announces that four-star General (Ret.) Lance W. Lord, the company’s distinguished Board Chair, will be honored by the Space Foundation with the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award at the 41st Space Symposium, held April 13–16, 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

General Lord’s distinguished career has spanned the command of ICBM wings, leadership of space launch and missile testing operations, and his tenure as Commander of Air Force Space Command. Across decades of service, he has been a steadfast advocate for advancing the exploration, development, and responsible use of space for the benefit of humankind.

“Lance champions FEI’s relentless pursuit of innovation in precision time and frequency technologies for both space and terrestrial applications, with a dedicated focus on ensuring the security of our nation and allies,” said Tom McClelland, President and CEO. “His leadership and counsel continue to guide our mission and our people.”

This award recognizes General Lord’s many contributions to the global space community and his enduring impact on national security and space operations. All of us at Frequency Electronics extend our sincerest congratulations to General Lord and his family on this well-deserved honor.


About Frequency Electronics

Frequency Electronics, Inc. (FEI) is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of high precision timing, frequency generation and RF control products for space and terrestrial applications. FEI’s products are used in satellite payloads and in other commercial, government and military systems including C4ISR and electronic warfare, missiles, UAVs, aircraft, GPS, secure communications, energy exploration and wireline and wireless networks. FEI-Zyfer provides GPS and secure timing capabilities for critical military and commercial applications; FEI-Elcom Tech provides Electronic Warfare (“EW”) sub-systems and state-of-the-art RF and microwave products. FEI has received over 100 awards of excellence for achievements in providing high performance electronic assemblies for over 150 space and DOD programs. The Company invests significant resources in research and development to expand its capabilities and markets.
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FEI’s Mission Statement: “Our mission is to transform discoveries and demonstrations made in research laboratories into practical, real-world products. We are proud of a legacy which has delivered precision time and frequency generation products, for space and other world-changing applications that are unavailable from any other source. We aim to continue that legacy while adapting our products and expertise to the needs of the future. With a relentless emphasis on excellence in everything we do, we aim, in these ways, to create value for our customers, employees, and stockholders.”


Forward-Looking Statements

The statements in this press release regarding future earnings and operations and other statements relating to the future constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, our inability to integrate operations and personnel, actions by significant customers or competitors, general domestic and international economic conditions, reliance on key customers, continued acceptance of the Company’s products in the marketplace, competitive factors, new products and technological changes, product prices and raw material costs, dependence upon third-party vendors, other supply chain related issues, increasing costs for materials, operating related expenses, competitive developments, changes in manufacturing and transportation costs, the availability of capital, the outcome of any litigation and arbitration proceedings, and failure to maintain an effective system of internal controls over financial reporting. The factors listed above are not exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this release and in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, filed on August 2, 2024 with the Securities and Exchange Commission includes additional factors that could materially and adversely impact the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations, as such factors are updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are accessible on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Moreover, the Company operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict the impact of all these factors on the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not rely on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Any or all of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release and any other public statement made by the Company or its management may turn out to be incorrect. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Contact information: Dr. Thomas McClelland, President and Chief Executive Officer;
  Steven Bernstein, Chief Financial Officer;

 

TELEPHONE: (516) 794-4500 ext.5000   WEBSITE:    www.freqelec.com



MetLife Recommends Shareholders Reject “Mini-Tender” Offer by Potemkin Limited

MetLife Recommends Shareholders Reject “Mini-Tender” Offer by Potemkin Limited

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has received notice of an unsolicited mini-tender offer by Potemkin Limited (“Potemkin”) to purchase up to 100,000 shares of MetLife, Inc. common stock from MetLife shareholders. The offer is for approximately 0.02 percent of MetLife shares of common stock outstanding as of March 31, 2026. Potemkin’s offer price of $44.20 per share is approximately 41.35 percent lower than the $75.36 closing price of MetLife common stock on April 13, 2026.

MetLife does not endorse Potemkin’s unsolicited mini-tender offer and recommends that shareholders do not tender their shares in response to Potemkin’s offer because the offer is at a price that is significantly below the current market value of MetLife’s common stock.

MetLife is not associated in any way with Potemkin, its mini-tender offer, or its mini-tender offer documents. Potemkin’s offer is generally not subject to the information filing requirements of the Securities Exchange Act and Potemkin is not generally required to file reports, proxy statements and other information with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to its business, financial condition and otherwise.

Potemkin has made similar mini-tender offers for shares of other companies. Mini-tender offers, such as this one, seek to acquire less than five percent of a company’s shares outstanding, thereby avoiding many disclosure and procedural requirements of the SEC. As a result, mini-tender offers do not provide investors with the same level of protections as provided by larger tender offers under U.S. securities laws.

The SEC has cautioned investors that some bidders making mini-tender offers at below-market prices are “hoping that they will catch investors off guard if the investors do not compare the offer price to the current market price.” The SEC’s cautionary advice to investors on mini-tender offers is available at https://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/minitend.htm.

MetLife urges investors to obtain current market quotations for their shares, consult with their broker or financial advisor, and exercise caution with respect to Potemkin’s offer.

MetLife urges shareholders who have not responded to Potemkin’s offer to take no action. Shareholders who have already tendered their shares may withdraw them in the manner described in the Potemkin mini-tender offer documents, prior to the expiration of the offer, currently scheduled for Friday, March 26, 2027, at 5 p.m. Eastern time.

MetLife encourages shareholders to review carefully the “Withdrawal Rights” section of the offer documents. MetLife encourages brokers and dealers, as well as other market participants, to review the SEC’s letter regarding broker-dealer mini-tender offer dissemination and disclosure at www.sec.gov/divisions/marketreg/minitenders/sia072401.htm and NASD’s Notice to Members 99-53, issued July 1999, regarding guidance to members forwarding mini-tender offers to their customers, which can be found at http://www.finra.org/sites/default/files/NoticeDocument/p004221.pdf.

MetLife requests that a copy of this news release be included with all distributions of materials relating to Potemkin’s mini-tender offer related to shares of MetLife, Inc. common stock.

About MetLife

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help individual and institutional customers build a more confident future. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.metlife.com.

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Liberty Energy Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

Liberty Energy Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Liberty Energy Inc. (NYSE: LBRT; “Liberty” or the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has declared a dividend of $0.09 per share of Class A common stock, to be paid on June 18, 2026, to holders of record as of June 4, 2026.

Future declarations of quarterly cash dividends are subject to approval by the Board of Directors and to the Board’s continuing determination that the declarations of dividends are in the best interests of Liberty and its stockholders. Future dividends may be adjusted at the Board’s discretion based on market conditions and capital availability.

About Liberty Energy

Liberty Energy Inc. (NYSE: LBRT) is a leading energy services company. Liberty is one of the largest providers of completion services and technologies to onshore oil, natural gas, and enhanced geothermal energy producers in North America. Liberty also owns and operates Liberty Power Innovations LLC, providing advanced distributed power and energy storage solutions, supported by strategic relationships across advanced nuclear, enhanced geothermal, and battery energy storage systems, serving the commercial and industrial, data center, energy, and mining industries. Liberty was founded in 2011 with a relentless focus on value creation through a culture of innovation and excellence and the development of next generation technology. Liberty is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. For more information, please visit www.libertyenergy.com and www.libertypowerinnovations.com, or contact Investor Relations at [email protected].

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