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NEW YORK , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Royce Global Trust, Inc. (NYSE-RGT) (the "Fund") has declared a year-end distribution of $0.47 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock, or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on December 23, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 12, 2024 (ex-dividend on December 12 , 2024). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on December 19 , 2024. The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on December 23, 2024 are as follows: Estimated Allocations as of November 30, 2024 FUND DISTRIBUTION PER SHARE NET INVESTMENT INCOME NET REALIZED SHORT-TERM GAINS NET REALIZED LONG-TERM GAINS RETURN OF CAPITAL RGT $0.47 $0.4289 (91 %) $0.0411 (9 %) $0.00 (0 %) $0.00 (0 %) You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribution. The amounts and sources of distributions reported herein are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. About Royce Global Trust, Inc. Royce Global Trust, Inc. is a closed-end diversified management investment company whose shares are listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The Fund invests in both U.S. and non-U.S. common stocks (generally market caps up to $10 billion ). For further information on The Royce FundsSM, please visit our web site at: www.royceinvest.com . View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/royce-global-trust-inc-nyse-rgt-declares-year-end-common-stock-distribution-of-0-47-per-share-302320057.html SOURCE Royce Global Value Trust, Inc. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
The pork market has been experiencing a rollercoaster ride in recent months, with fluctuating pig prices creating uncertainty among industry players. After a period of decline, pig prices have rebounded, sparking questions about the sustainability of this upward trend. As we head into the peak season for salted pork production, known as "La Month," experts are closely observing market dynamics to determine whether the rebound in pig prices can be sustained.
Are you up to date with the latest adventures in "Black Myth: Wukong"? If not, don't miss out on the excitement and join the millions of players who are exploring this incredible world. Get ready to embark on an epic journey, unleash your inner power, and experience the thrill of becoming the legendary Monkey King. "Black Myth: Wukong" awaits – are you ready to rise to the challenge?In the end, the story of the 26-year-old tech prodigy serves as a cautionary tale of the dangers of unchecked ambition and the devastating consequences of ignoring the warning signs of mental distress. Let it be a call to action for us all to prioritize our well-being and the well-being of those around us. Only through empathy, understanding, and support can we prevent the brightest stars from burning out too soon.
As the video continued to circulate online, it sparked discussions on the responsibilities of both the driver and the passenger when riding a two-wheeler. While it is essential for the driver to have the necessary skills and experience, passengers also need to be mindful of their weight and how it might affect the balance of the vehicle. Safety should always be the top priority when riding any form of transportation, and being aware of these factors can help prevent accidents and ensure a smooth journey.Offensively, Chelsea has also been impressive under Tuchel, with players like Mason Mount, Timo Werner, and Hakim Ziyech stepping up to deliver match-winning performances. The team's attacking fluidity and creativity have been evident in their ability to break down stubborn defenses and create scoring opportunities.
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Wu Liufang, a rising star in the world of social media, has recently achieved a remarkable milestone. Her latest video has garnered over 1.91 million likes and received more than 250,000 comments, indicating a steep rise in her fan base. This surge in popularity stands as a testimony to the arduous journey she has undertaken to reach this point.
With the inaugural LaWa Cup set to kick off soon, the video featuring Chen Meng serves as a timely reminder of the passion and dedication that drive athletes to excel in their chosen sport. As fans eagerly await the start of the competition, Chen Meng's words offer a glimpse into the mindset of a champion and provide a preview of the intense battles that lie ahead.As we grapple with the aftermath of this tragic incident, it serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of mental health and well-being in today's fast-paced and competitive world. The pursuit of success should not come at the cost of one's happiness and sanity. We must strive to create a culture that values personal growth and fulfillment over external measures of achievement. Only then can we hope to prevent future tragedies like this from occurring.The Special Adviser to the Governor of Kogi State on Arts & Culture, Juwon Demas Olorunnipa, is one of the arrow heads of the Kogi International Carnival, slated for the first week of December. In this interview with JOSEPHINE AMAOLE, he speaks on the importance of the carnival and the uniqueness of Kogi State. Between December 1 and 7, Kogi State will be hosting millions of people from Nigeria and people in the Diaspora who will be participating in the Kogi State International carnival; what informed the carnival? Generally speaking, you will agree with me that Carnival is an important platform for a society to showcase its culture and allow an opportunity for tourists to be immersed in various traditions. The Kogi International Carnival is long overdue because Kogi State has a rich cultural heritage and a lot of potential to put Nigeria on a global map if well harnessed. All over the world, carnivals contribute a lot of cultural and economic derivatives to a nation. In line with the drive of the current Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, we see the need to organise the carnival and make it a yearly event to tell the world the untapped resources in Kogi. Historically, Kogi is one of the most relevant states to Nigeria’s political and social development but only a few people know this and the time to bring what we have to the fore is now. Growing up and till date, we hear, read and watch on television about Notting Hill Carnival, a yearly Caribbean Carnival that has taken place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill of Kensington. It is led by members of the British Caribbean community and attracts around two million people yearly, making it one of the world’s largest street festivals, and a significant event in the British African Caribbean. In 2006, the UK public voted it onto a list of icons of England. In Nigeria, there is the popular Calabar Carnival that has become a popular platform for tourists all over the world to explore Nigeria during the yuletide period. In the last 10 to 15 years, the carnival had featured distinct themes and remains one of the best platforms for acquiring education and dissecting cultures across Nigeria and the world. What should participants be looking forward to? With the theme, “Come, Experience, Explore, and Invest in the Confluence State,” the Kogi International Carnival is designed to show to the world through a week-long celebration of culture, tourism, and community development, potential in the Confluence State. Scheduled to run from December 1 to December 7, 2024, the carnival will be held across four cities, namely Lokoja, Kabba, Okene, and Ayingba. In all the cities, visitors should be looking forward to new experiences and opportunities as we determine to use the carnival to promote unity, celebrate Kogi’s rich cultural heritage, and drive economic growth through tourism and entertainment. Succinctly speaking Kogi International Carnival (KIC) 2024 is more than just a celebration because it’s meant to fostering cultural exchange, community bonding, and global recognition of Kogi State’s unique offerings. It’s a celebration of our shared humanity, and showcasing Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage to the world. Visitors will have a unique experience that highlights our state’s beauty, talent, and investment potential. To this end, we invite everyone to join us for this unforgettable experience. Do you think Kogi State has the expected infrastructure and facilities to host such a huge crowd or what measures are the team putting in place to make sure attendees are secured and comfortable? Let me start by stating that Kogi’s geographical location is a blessing. It’s common to hear our people describing their state as a gateway to Nigeria because of its closeness to the Federal Capital Territory and by extension to Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport. From Abuja Airport to Kogi State is a journey of less than three hours and this will be a great advantage to people flying in through Abuja Airport and people who are resident in Abuja and want to participate in the carnival. In the area of security, Kogi is one of the safest states in Nigeria because the government has invested so much to tackle insecurity. Till date, Kogi remains the only state where kidnappers, regardless of their status in the society, are not pampered. Through the drastic intervention of the government in this regard, kidnapping has been reduced to the barest minimum and this is commendable. In the area of accommodation, Kogi has a lot of international standard hotels that are currently underutilised. From Lokoja, to Kabba, Ida to Ayingba, there are hotels that tourists will find attractive and comfortable. Can you speak on the economic benefits of this carnival to the people of the state? I just mentioned that we have many good hotels that are under utilised. With thousands of visitors around for the one week of the carnival, there will be a boost in the hospitality sector in the state. Naturally, there is always boost in business during festivities; given that the influx of people into the area tends to boost the local economy. This is so because there is increasing demand for accommodation; increasing demand for food; increasing demand for transportation and other facilities and businesses. From the feedback so far, can you say the carnival has got the buy-in of stakeholders? Surprisingly, yes. In fact, it’s like Kogi people within and outside were waiting for the whistle to be blown because since we muted the idea of the carnival, it has attracted huge support from Kogi indigenes all over the world. Don’t forget, Kogi is blessed with many successful men and women; in business, politics, entertainment and in other various endeavours. One of such people is our son, the immediate past President of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria, (AAAN), Steve Babaeko, who has identified with us fully and given us necessary support. Like him, many others are doing the same so that we can have a robust carnival. Today, we are all speaking with one voice; the Kogi International Festival must be held to showcase Kogi State to the world.
Epic Games Store's partnership with "Black Myth: Wukong" marks a significant milestone for both the game developers and the platform itself. By offering players the chance to experience the game on Epic's user-friendly interface, complete with exclusive deals and bonuses, the partnership is poised to bring "Black Myth: Wukong" to a wider audience and solidify its position as a must-play title in the gaming community.2024 was a big year for discontinuations. Not only were several long-running models axed, but an entire brand – Citroen – announced it was pulling up stumps. While it wasn’t quite the massacre that 2020 was (when Holden and Infiniti shut up shop) or 2021 (when a new Australian Design Rule killed off several popular models), this year saw plenty of high-profile axings. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . Ford killed one of its last remaining SUVs in Australia, Toyota officially pulled the plug on its V8-powered LandCruiser 70 Series, and global production ended for a raft of Jaguar and Maserati models. We’ve split up this year’s casualties into two articles: one focusing on the SUVs and utes discontinued this year, and one focusing on the passenger cars. Scroll below for all the SUVs and utes axed this year, or click on one of the links below to take you directly to a retired model. Citroen C5 Aircross The C5 Aircross was Citroen’s best-selling vehicle in Australia, but that’s not saying much. Just 53 examples of the mid-sized SUV, related to the Peugeot 3008 , were sold this year to the end of November. While that’s up from last year’s tally, it still puts the Citroen dead last in its segment, with Peugeot selling more than six times as many 3008s – itself not a huge seller. Between its local launch in 2019 and the end of November, Citroen sold just 350 C5 Aircross SUVs in Australia. Not helping the niche Toyota RAV4 rival was Citroen’s limited dealer network, as well as a limited lineup. A 2023 facelift brought not only visual tweaks but also an upgraded powertrain. Still using a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, the updated model substituted the six-speed automatic for an eight-speed, gaining 12kW and 10Nm for total outputs of 133kW and 250Nm. However, the facelift brought with it a price increase, and Citroen sales had dwindled so much over the years that it could scarcely afford to charge a premium over more mainstream brands. There’s a new generation of C5 Aircross coming to Europe, but it won’t be boarding the ship here as the Citroen brand was retired this year. MORE: Citroen leaving Australia after more than 100 years, importer focusing on Peugeot MORE: Everything Citroen C5 Aircross Ford Puma This cat didn’t have nine lives. The Ford Puma lives on in Europe, where it’s been treated to a facelift and was even joined by an electric version called the Gen-E . The Puma Gen-E was supposed to come here, but Ford Australia recently cancelled its plans . “There are many factors that influence whether a vehicle’s business case stacks up – such as economic trends, material costs, consumer incentives and global supply chain – and after weighing these up, we took the call that we were better to focus our electrified lineup on other models,” said Ford Australia early in December. As for the facelifted combustion-powered Puma, Ford Australia made no such commitment to bring it here. In axing the Puma in February this year, shortly before the reveal of the facelifted model, Ford Australia said it hadn’t made the decision lightly but had decided to focus on commercial vehicles and the Mustang family. This follows last year’s announcement from the Blue Oval that the mid-sized Escape would also be axed, so the facelifted version of Ford’s Toyota RAV4 rival never ended up coming here either. Axing the Escape laves Ford without an entrant in Australia’s largest segment by volume, while axing the Puma sees the brand without a traditional entry-level model to attract people to the brand. The most affordable Ford is now the single-cab/chassis Ranger, while the Blue Oval’s most affordable SUV is the circa-$54,000 Everest – which costs close to twice the price of the defunct Puma, which opened at just over $30,000 before on-roads. While the Puma sold in similar numbers to the Escape, it commanded a greater share of the less competitive light SUV segment. It comfortably outsold the Renault Captur and Nissan Juke in recent years, though rivals like the Hyundai Venue and Toyota Yaris Cross outsold it by around three-to-one. That was despite the Puma being quite a good thing. It launched here in 2020 as a replacement for the unloved Ecosport , a light SUV initially designed for developing markets. The Puma shared its platform with the Fiesta , and was widely regarded as a genuinely good steer like its hatchback sibling. Sadly, we never got the more powerful ST version here, with all Pumas instead featuring a 92kW/170Nm turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Ford sold 597 examples of the Puma that year, growing to 3218 in 2021, but this slipped to 2408 sales in 2022 and then 2027 sales in 2023. To the end of November this year, Ford sold 839 examples as it ran out remaining stock. Ford’s local SUV lineup here now consists solely of the electric Mustang Mach-E and the diesel-powered Everest. MORE: Ford Australia kills its most affordable vehicle in favour of vans, electric cars MORE: Everything Ford Puma Jaguar E-Pace It’s not often a brand axes almost its entire lineup without also being shuttered itself, but that’s just what has happened at Jaguar. The British brand’s attempts this century to take on BMW and Mercedes-Benz directly, first with the S-Type and X-Type and more recently with its current lineup of sedans and SUVs, have come to nought. Jaguar executives themselves have said the brand today has “no equity whatsoever”. Yikes. Jaguar is reinventing itself as a more exclusive, more expensive, electric-only brand, which means chip chip cheerio to the current F-Type sports car, the E-Pace , F-Pace and I-Pace SUVs, and the XE and XF sedans. Piecing together what is being retired when, however, is a little complicated. Vehicles built in the Castle Bromwich plant in the UK – the F-Type, XE and XF – all ended production earlier this year. Overseas reports have subsequently indicated the E-Pace and I-Pace, built by Magna Steyr in Austria, were also exiting production this year, with the UK-built F-Pace reportedly getting a stay of execution until 2025 or 2026. The F-Pace arguably is the more impressive of Jaguar’s two combustion-powered SUVs, not just because it can be had in hot supercharged V8 SVR guise, but because all models have largely aluminium construction. This means despite being larger, the F-Pace weighs essentially the same as the E-Pace – comparing P250 models, there’s a difference of around 40kg. While the F-Pace shares its rear/all-wheel drive platform with the Range Rover Velar , the E-Pace features the same front/all-wheel drive underpinnings as the Range Rover Evoque . It entered production in 2017, around a year after the F-Pace, and arrived here in 2018. Jaguar offered a range of petrol and diesel powertrains during the E-Pace’s run, though Australia missed out on plug-in hybrid power (something the local-spec F-Pace has finally received). The E-Pace became Jaguar’s best-seller locally, at least until 2022 when the F-Pace took the lead. Parent JLR was prioritising production of more upmarket, higher-margin models during this time, and sales of the E-Pace and its Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport platform-mates all dropped around this time. To the end of November 2024, Jaguar sold 3710 E-Paces in Australia during its run. But while it may have been the brand’s best-seller for several years, it lived in the shadow of its Range Rover Evoque cousin, which has consistently outsold it – not to mention its German SUV rivals, which left it in the dust. Jaguar is expected to still offer an SUV in its new, more exclusive, electric-only era, but it won’t be as accessible as the E-Pace. MORE: Everything Jaguar E-Pace Jaguar I-Pace You can’t accuse Jaguar of being late to the EV game. The Jaguar I-Pace first entered production in 2018, before other premium brands like Lexus, Maserati and Volvo, among others, would enter the EV space. And while the first EV efforts of some premium brands were based on combustion-powered models, the I-Pace debuted a dedicated EV platform and featured futuristic and yet distinctively Jaguar styling penned under former design boss Ian Callum. Critical acclaim was immense, with the I-Pace winning various awards including European Car of the Year. And yet despite the effort Jaguar went to, the I-Pace is being discontinued without a replacement like the rest of the brand’s current lineup. Where BMW’s first EV, the i3, was a quirky city car, the I-Pace targeted the mid-sized SUV market, the volume-selling space where models like the BMW iX3 and Lexus RZ now dwell. Like the BMW i3 , however, the I-Pace’s platform never underpinned anything else. But where BMW eventually rolled out other EVs, the I-Pace remained Jaguar’s only EV. It has proved a rather disappointing seller for the British brand, peaking in 2019 with 17,355 sales globally. I-Pace sales have continued to decline since then, with sales dropping to around 7000 units last year. In Australia, it has been a virtual non-entity. From a height of 155 sales in 2019, Jaguar sold just 23 examples here in 2022. From its 2018 launch until the end of November this year, Jaguar has sold 377 examples in Australia. Updates during its run were minor – a new infotainment system in 2020, and minor visual tweaks for model year 2024. Even as the I-Pace comes to its end, it still packs the same powertrain as it did at launch: a 294kW/696Nm dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain powered by a 90kWh lithium-ion battery. Range is a claimed 446km on the NEDC cycle and the DC fast-charge rate is 104kW, figures that were much more impressive in 2018 than they are today. The I-Pace has also suffered from an increasingly large range of rivals, with even Cadillac launching in Australia’s luxury electric SUV fray. MORE: Everything Jaguar I-Pace Maserati Levante The Maserati Levante is another model that technically remains on price lists, but which ended production this year. Maserati revealed the Kubang concept car at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show, which previewed what would become the Trident brand’s first SUV. The Levante didn’t debut until the 2016 Geneva motor show, riding the M156 platform of the Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans. The Porsche Cayenne had been seen as sacrilegious by fans of the German brand at launch, but by the time Maserati put its trident badge on an SUV the controversy had calmed. Launched here in 2017, the Levante went up against the Cayenne and, until the smaller Grecale arrived in 2023, it was Maserati’s most affordable model and its only SUV. A variety of powertrains were offered during the Levante’s run, including twin-turbocharged V6 and V8 petrol engines, a turbo-diesel V6, and a turbocharged four-cylinder mild-hybrid. However, all Levantes were all-wheel drive and used an eight-speed automatic transmission. Unlike the Cayenne, the Levante was never offered with plug-in hybrid power. The highlight of the Levante range was the twin-turbo 3.8-litre V8 developed and supplied by Ferrari, which powered the GTS and later Trofeo versions of the large SUV. The latter had outputs of 427kW and 730Nm. From first registrations in 2016 to the end of November 2024, Maserati sold 2342 Levantes in Australia. Over the same period Porsche sold just over five times as many Cayennes. Its best year was actually towards the end – 2022, when Maserati sold 436 examples. That saw it outsell the Audi Q8 (423 sales), Jaguar F-Pace (316), and Range Rover Velar (319). The Levante and its Quattroporte sibling are set to be replaced by electric vehicles (EVs). However, Maserati confirmed earlier this year that these won’t arrive until 2027 and 2028, respectively. From 2028, Maserati plans to only sell EVs, though it’s unclear if this will change now that the CEO of parent company Stellantis, Carlos Tavares, has stepped down. Stellantis’ new family of STLA-branded platforms support multiple propulsion types, so a petrol-powered next-generation Levante isn’t completely out of the question. Just don’t expect it to pack a sweet V8 like the outgoing model. MORE: Everything Maserati Levante Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 After launching a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder automatic version of the iconic LandCruiser 70 Series in 2007, Toyota officially axed the long-running ‘1VD-FTV’ 4.5-litre turbo-diesel V8 manual option in July. However, with a long order list to get through after orders had been paused for two years, Toyota said the V8-powered 70 Series wasn’t disappearing just yet. It said production of V8-powered 70 Series models would end in September 2024, except for 79 Series GXL single- and double-cab utes, with final deliveries of V8-powered wagons, Troop Carriers, and Workmate and GX utes due this year. Production of GXL utes, in contrast, is set to continue “well into next year”, with customer deliveries to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2025. Between 2007 and June 2024, Toyota says it sold more than 171,010 V8-powered 70 Series vehicles in Australia. So why kill the 70 Series V8 now, when it appears as sought-after as ever? In July, Toyota Australia vice president of sales, marketing and franchise operations, Sean Hanley, said that while the incoming New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) played a part, it was “consumer sentiment” that played the biggest role. Toyota Australia claims it was a “joint decision” between it and head office in Japan. If you want to place an order for a new 70 Series, you’ll have to settle for one powered by the same 2.8-litre turbo-diesel as the HiLux and Prado (but without mild-hybrid tech), though it will comewith something the V8 never did – an automatic transmission. Not only that, the four-cylinder 70 Series actually makes 70Nm more torque at 500Nm, while being just 1kW less powerful at 150kW. MORE: Everything Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series MORE: Why ‘community sentiment’ helped kill Toyota’s V8 4WD, but not its US pickup MORE: Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 axed, but manual will live on MORE: Every car and SUV discontinued in Australia in 2023 MORE: Every car discontinued in 2022 MORE: Every car discontinued in 2021 MORE: The cars we lost in 2020
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