GREAT NECK, N.Y., March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assaf Ran, Chairman of the Board and CEO, stated, “2022 was a good year for Manhattan Bridge Capital. We had a new net earnings record of over $5.2 million, and despite the uncertainty in the real estate market, we avoided losses and collection difficulties. However, the dramatic increase in our interest expense caused by a significant rate increase on our line of credit is a burden on our income from operations. Therefore, we believe that in order to preserve the company’s capital, and to increase shareholder value, a dividend of $0.1125 per share is what the company should pay for the first quarter of 2023. As the biggest shareholder of the company and a personal guarantor on the company’s line of credit, I moved and supported this decision,” added Mr. Ran.
Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOAN) announced today that, in accordance with the board approved dividend declared on March 13, 2023, a cash dividend of $0.1125 per share will be paid to all shareholders of record on April 10, 2023. The dividend will be paid on April 17, 2023.
Forward Looking Statements
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SOURCE: Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc.
Contact: Assaf Ran, CEO (516) 444-3400
