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Brancous LP1, a shareholder of Braemar Hotels & Resorts, criticizes the Board for wasting company resources attacking shareholders instead of negotiating a lower Ashford termination payment. The shareholder claims the Board is pursuing a 'stealth liquidation' through asset sales to trigger a $480 million Change of Control payment to Ashford, which Brancous estimates at $7.00 per share. Brancous demands the Board declare a special dividend of at least $1.00 per share, renegotiate the Ashford payment, and allow shareholders to elect an independent Board.

Parke Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PKBK) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable on July 17, 2026, to stockholders of record as of July 3, 2026. The Board anticipates paying dividends on a quarterly basis, subject to future determination and declaration, while noting that dividends may be reduced or eliminated based on financial condition and regulatory restrictions.

Boyd Group Services Inc. announced a cash dividend of C$0.156 per common share for the second quarter of 2026, payable on July 29, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2026. The company operates one of North America's largest non-franchised collision repair center networks under brands including Boyd Autobody & Glass, Gerber Collision & Glass, and Glass America.

GO Residential REIT completed acquisitions of 7 Dey Street in Tribeca and Ivy Tower in Times Square, increasing its portfolio to 2,545 residential suites (26% growth). The transactions are expected to be immediately accretive to AFFO per unit and were funded through available cash and $146.3 million in fixed-rate mortgage debt at 4.50%. The REIT approved a monthly cash distribution of $0.05325 per unit for June 2026.

Lowe's Companies announced a 4% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $1.25 per share, payable August 5, 2026. The increase reflects the board's confidence in the company's strategic trajectory and disciplined capital allocation. Lowe's has maintained its Dividend Aristocrat status with over 25 consecutive years of dividend increases.

Altimmune announced 48-week data from its IMPACT Phase 2b trial showing that pemvidutide, a glucagon/GLP-1 dual receptor agonist, significantly reduced triglycerides (-23.7%), total cholesterol (-15.4%), and improved weight loss (7.5%), blood pressure, and waist circumference in MASH patients. The drug demonstrated a favorable safety profile with minimal discontinuations due to adverse events. The company plans to initiate the PERFORMA Phase 3 trial in the second half of 2026.

Galectin Therapeutics presented new data from its NAVIGATE trial at EASL 2026 showing that belapectin 2 mg/kg demonstrated statistically significant reduction in new varices development at 18 months (p=0.04) and improvements in liver stiffness in patients with advanced MASH cirrhosis. The poster presentation on portal hypertension risk reduction was designated a TOP Poster at the conference. These findings support belapectin's potential as a disease-modifying therapy, with no currently approved alternatives available for this indication.

Trading Symbol: TSX/NYSE AMERICAN: SVM VANCOUVER, BC , May 26, 2026 /CNW/ - Silvercorp Metals Inc. ("Silvercorp" or the "Company") (TSX: SVM ) (NYSE: SVM ) reported its financial and operating results for the three months ("Q4 Fiscal 2026") and twelve months ("Fiscal 2026") ended March 31, 2026. All amounts are expressed in US dollars, and figures may not add due to rounding. HIGHLIGHTS FOR Q4 FISCAL 2026 Ongoing production during Chinese New Year : Produced approximately 1.5 million ounces of silver, 2,492 ounces of gold, or approximately 1.6 million ounces of silver equivalent 1 (silver and gold only) during the quarter; Record quarterly revenue : Sold approximately 1.5 million ounces of silver, 2,623 ounces of gold, 13.6 million pounds of lead, and 3.9 million pounds of zinc, for revenue of $147.4 million, an increase of 96% over the three months ended March 31, 2025 ("Q4 Fiscal 2025"), mainly driven by a 183% higher average realized silver price of $78.6 per ounce, with silver representing 78% of the quarterly revenue; Cash cost per ounce of silver 1 (net of by-product credits): Negative $1.92, significant improvement from $2.49 in Q4 Fiscal 2025 attributable to the more mechanized and less expensive shrinkage mining method; All-in sustaining cost ("AISC") per ounce of silver 1 (net of by-product credits): $17.35, 21% higher than $14.31 in Q4 Fiscal 2025, mainly due to higher government taxes linked to increased revenue and higher sustaining capital expenditures; Record adjusted earnings before interest, income tax, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") 1 attributable to equity shareholders of $98.1 million, or $0.44 per share, compared to $29.8 million or $0.14 per share in Q4 Fiscal 2025; Record adjusted net income 1 attributable to equity shareholders of $59.3 million, or $0.27 per share, after excluding the non-cash or one-time items, compared to $14.7 mill

Valhi, Inc. (NYSE: VHI) announced a regular quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share payable on June 25, 2026. At its annual stockholder meeting on May 21, 2026, shareholders elected six directors for one-year terms and approved executive compensation on an advisory basis. The board appointed Randy L. Hill to fill a vacancy resulting from W. Hayden McIlroy's death in April.

Ottawa Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX:OTTW), the holding company for OSB Community Bank, announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share, payable on June 17, 2026, to stockholders of record as of June 3, 2026.

Pomerantz LLP is investigating potential securities fraud claims on behalf of investors in Washington Trust Bancorp, PicS N.V., and Alstom S.A. Washington Trust's stock fell 16.9% on April 21, 2026, following disappointing Q1 2026 earnings results driven by a sharp rise in non-accrual commercial loans.

Farmers and Merchants Bancshares, Inc. announced a 5.9% increase in its cash dividend to $0.36 per share on May 18, 2026. The dividend will be paid on June 18, 2026 to stockholders of record on June 2, 2026, representing an annualized payout ratio of 33%. The company, parent of Farmers and Merchants Bank chartered in Maryland in 1919, operates eight branches across Carroll and Baltimore Counties.

Farmers and Merchants Bancshares, Inc. declared a cash dividend of $0.36 per share, representing a 5.9% increase from the previous dividend paid in December, with an annualized payout ratio of 33%. The dividend will be paid on June 18, 2026 to stockholders of record on June 2, 2026.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:WH) announced its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.43 per share on common stock, payable June 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 15, 2026. The company operates approximately 8,400 hotels across 100 countries with a portfolio of 25 hotel brands.

The Schall Law Firm is investigating Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) for potential securities law violations related to allegedly false or misleading statements. Ashland reported Q2 2026 results that missed analyst estimates, citing operational challenges at its Hopewell manufacturing facility, softer energy demand due to Middle East conflict, and reduced EV-driven demand. The stock fell 13.8% following the announcement.

KeyCorp announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.205 per share on common stock payable June 15, 2026, along with dividends on multiple preferred stock series. The company also authorized a new $3.0 billion share repurchase program, replacing its previous $1.0 billion authorization with approximately $280 million remaining.

H&M announces a menswear collaboration with LOTTO, the Italian heritage sportswear brand founded in 1973. The collection, launching May 21 in select stores and online, blends LOTTO's archived designs with contemporary fashion, featuring soccer-inspired pieces like jerseys, polos, and athleisure wear designed for both on and off-field styling.