Rand Capital Corporation is a business development company and regulated investment company specializing in private equity investments. The firm prefers to make investments through equity or debt instruments in lower middle market and in small to medium-sized privately held companies. It generally lends to more mature companies. The firm does not prefer to invest in real estate sector. It invests in companies that are engaged in the exploitation of new or unique products, technologies, or services. The firm invests in healthcare, consumer products, manufacturing, software, and professional services. It seeks to invest in companies based in the Western and Upstate New York region and its surrounding states with focus on Buffalo and Niagara region. The firm may invest in region within three to five hour drives from Western New York including Canada. It typically invests between $0.5 million and $1.5 million and the total investment in rounds is between $1 million and $5 million. The firm seeks to invest up to maximum of $3 million total per company as part of follow-on investments. It invest in startups and companies having annual revenue up to $10 million. It invest companies having EBITDA up to $5 million. The firm Follow-on investment(s) up to a targeted maximum of $2 million to $3 million total per company. The firm frequently participate three investment round. The firm seeks to be a lead investor in companies within its geographical area and participates in syndicate/co-invest with other investors outside it. It prefers to invest in businesses that are unique or possess proprietary right. The firm prefers to be a minority investor and seeks to take a Board seat in its portfolio companies. It typically holds its investments for a period of five to seven years. Rand Capital Corporation was founded in 1969 and is based in Buffalo, New York.
Rand Capital Dividend Announcement
• Rand Capital announced a quarterly dividend of $4.20 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2025-01-24. Ex dividend date: 2024-12-16
• Rand Capital annual dividend for 2024 was $5.03
• Rand Capital annual dividend for 2023 was $1.33
• Rand Capital's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 6.9%
• Rand Capital's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 29.30%
Rand Capital Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-12-16 | $4.20 | quarterly | 2025-01-24 |
2024-08-30 | $0.29 | quarterly | 2024-09-13 |
2024-05-31 | $0.29 | quarterly | 2024-06-14 |
2024-03-12 | $0.25 | quarterly | 2024-03-29 |
2023-12-15 | $0.63 | quarterly | 2023-12-29 |
2023-08-30 | $0.25 | quarterly | 2023-09-14 |
2023-05-30 | $0.25 | quarterly | 2023-06-14 |
2023-03-10 | $0.20 | quarterly | 2023-03-27 |
2022-12-16 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2022-12-30 |
2022-08-31 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2022-09-15 |
2022-05-31 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2022-06-15 |
2022-03-11 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2022-03-28 |
2021-12-17 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2021-12-31 |
2021-09-01 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2021-09-16 |
2021-06-01 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2021-06-16 |
2021-03-12 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2021-03-29 |
2020-12-30 | $1.33 | quarterly | 2021-01-19 |
2020-05-12 | $0.32 | quarterly | |
2020-04-01 | $0.18 | quarterly | |
1994-06-14 | $0.22 | quarterly |
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1. Determination of Dividend: Rand Capital's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, Rand Capital publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Rand Capital distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from Rand Capital are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: Rand Capital sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Rand Capital distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Rand Capital declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of Rand Capital's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review Rand Capital's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.