Associated Capital Announces 100% Dividend Increase and Expansion of Share Repurchase Authorization
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Associated Capital (OTCQX: ACGP) said its Board approved a 100% increase in the regular cash dividend and expanded the share repurchase program.
Beginning in 2026 the Company set a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, compared with the current practice of paying $0.10 per share semi‑annually. The Board also declared a semi‑annual dividend of $0.10 per share payable on December 16, 2025 to holders of record on December 2, 2025. Additionally, the Board authorized an increase of 500,000 shares to the existing share repurchase program, with actual repurchases dependent on financial position, earnings, cash uses, macroeconomic issues, and market conditions.
Positive
- Board approved 100% dividend increase
- Set a $0.10 quarterly dividend beginning in 2026
- Declared $0.10 semi‑annual dividend payable Dec 16, 2025
- Authorized 500,000 additional shares for repurchase
Negative
- Timing and size of repurchases uncertain and subject to financial conditions
- Higher regular dividends increase near‑term cash outflow
News Market Reaction – ACGP
In the Nov 7 session, ACGP gained 2.32%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
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GREENWICH, Conn., Nov. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associated Capital Group, Inc. (“AC” or the “Company”) (OTCQX: ACGP), announced today several shareholder compensation initiatives.
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved a
In addition, the Board declared a semi-annual dividend of
The Board also authorized an increase of 500,000 shares to the Company’s existing share repurchase program. Shares may be purchased from time to time in the future, however share repurchase amounts and prices may vary after considering a variety of factors, including the Company's financial position, earnings, other alternative uses of cash, macroeconomic issues, and market conditions.
About Associated Capital Group, Inc.
Associated Capital Group, Inc. (OTCQX: ACGP), based in Greenwich, Connecticut, is a diversified global financial services company that provides alternative investment management through Gabelli & Company Investment Advisers, Inc. (“GCIA”). We have also earmarked proprietary capital for our direct investment business that invests in new and existing businesses. The direct investment business is developing along several core pillars including Gabelli Private Equity Partners, LLC (“GPEP”), formed in August 2017 with
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Contact:
Ian J. McAdams
Chief Financial Officer
(914) 921-5078
Associated-Capital-Group.com
