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Good morning, and happy Friday!

If you’ve got options expiring today, I hope they close in your favor.

We’re wrapping up the week with two dividend increases and a one-time special distribution from a pharmaceutical company.

Let’s start with the largest raise, a double-digit increase.

BRP Inc. ($DOO) Raises Dividend By 16.3%

Jet ski and ATV sales appear to be picking up, as BRP Inc. reported a 12% increase in sales year over year.

The company designs, manufactures, and sells powersports vehicles across Mexico, Canada, Austria, the United States, Finland, Australia, and Germany. Its product lineup includes all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, jet skis, and pontoon boats.

Recently, BRP announced a 16.3% dividend increase.

BRP Inc. will now pay a CAD 0.25/share quarterly dividend.

  • Ex-dividend date: 4/10/26

  • Payout date: 4/24/26

  • Forward starting dividend yield: 1.07%

BankUnited, Inc. ($BKU) Raises Dividend By 6.5%

BankUnited, Inc. is a national bank headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida.

As of December 31, 2025, the company holds over $35.0 billion in total assets. It operates across multiple regions, including Florida, New York, Dallas, Atlanta, Morristown (New Jersey), and Charlotte (North Carolina).

Yesterday, the company announced a 6.5% dividend increase.

BankUnited, Inc. will now pay a $0.33/share quarterly dividend.

  • Ex-dividend date: 4/10/26

  • Payout date: 4/30/26

  • Forward starting dividend yield: 2.93%

SIGA Technologies, Inc. ($SIGA) Declares $0.60 Special Dividend

SIGA Technologies, Inc. is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the health security market in the United States. Its lead product is an antiviral treatment for smallpox.

This positions the company as something of a “defense sector” play within the pharmaceutical niche.

CEO Diem Nguyen recently announced a special distribution, noting it “reflects the strength of our balance sheet and focus on maximizing shareholder value.”

SIGA Technologies, Inc. will pay a one-time $0.60/share special dividend.

  • Ex-dividend date: 4/7/26

  • Payout date: 4/23/26

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