CareCloud Declares Dividends on Non-Convertible Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (2024)

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SOMERSET, N.J., Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareCloud, Inc.(the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MTBC) (Nasdaq: MTBCP), a leading provider of proprietary, cloud-based healthcare IT solutions and services, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared monthly cash dividends for its 11% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock ("Series A Preferred Stock") for December 2021, January and February 2022. This represents 76 consecutive months of dividends declared since the Series A Preferred Stock was initially sold in November 2015.

The following table shows the monthly dividends and associated record and payment dates:

Dec. 2021Jan. 2022Feb. 2022
Dividend per share$0.22917$0.22917$0.22917
Ex-dividend dateDec.30, 2021Jan. 28, 2022Feb. 25, 2022
Record dateDec. 31, 2021Jan. 31, 2022Feb. 28, 2022
Payment dateJan. 18, 2022Feb. 15, 2022Mar. 15, 2022

Holders of shares of the Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to receive cumulative cash dividends at the rate of 11% per annum of the $25.00 per share liquidation preference (equivalent to $2.75 per annum per share). Dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock are cumulative and payable monthly on the 15th day of each month; provided that if any dividend payment date is not a business day, then the dividend may be paid on the next succeeding business day. Dividends are payable to holders of record on the applicable record date, which shall be the last day of the calendar month, whether or not a business day.

About MTBCP

CareCloud's Series A Preferred Stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker symbol "MTBCP." The Company may, at its option, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ written notice, redeem the Series A Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at any time or from time to time, for cash at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends thereon to, but not including, the date fixed for redemption.

About CareCloud

CareCloud (Nasdaq: MTBC) (Nasdaq: MTBCP) brings disciplined innovation to the business of healthcare. Our suite of technology-enabled solutions helps clients increase financial and operational performance, streamline clinical workflows and improve the patient experience. More than 40,000 providers count on CareCloud to help them improve patient care while reducing administrative burdens and operating costs. Learn more about our products and services including revenue cycle management (RCM), practice management (PM), electronic health records (EHR), business intelligence, telehealth and patient experience management (PXM) at www.carecloud.com.

For additional information, please visit our website at www.carecloud.com.

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This press release is for information purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

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Our operations involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside our control, and any one of which, or a combination of which, could materially affect our results of operations and whether the forward-looking statements ultimately prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements reflecting management's expectations for future financial performance and operating expenditures, expected growth, profitability and business outlook, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on our financial performance and business activities, and the expected results from the integration of our acquisitions.

These forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are only predictions, are uncertain and involve substantial known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our (or our industry’s) actual results, levels of activity or performance to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity or performance expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of the risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements, including without limitation, risks and uncertainties relating to the Company’s ability to manage growth, migrate newly acquired customers and retain new and existing customers, maintain cost-effective global operations, increase operational efficiency and reduce operating costs, predict and properly adjust to changes in reimbursem*nt and other industry regulations and trends, retain the services of key personnel, develop new technologies, upgrade and adapt legacy and acquired technologies to work with evolving industry standards, compete with other companies products and services competitive with ours, and other important risks and uncertainties referenced and discussed under the heading titled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, there is uncertainty about the spread of the Covid-19 virus and the impact it may have on the Company’s operations, the demand for the Company’s services, and economic activity in general.

The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by the Company on its website or otherwise. The Company does not assume any obligations to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circ*mstances that exist after the date on which they were made.

SOURCECareCloud

Company Contact:
Bill Korn
Chief Financial Officer
CareCloud
bkorn@carecloud.com

Investor Contact:
Matt Kreps
Managing Director
Darrow Associates Investor Relations
mkreps@darrowir.com

Media Inquiries:
Kaitlyn Mode
Corporate Communications Manager
CareCloud
kmode@carecloud.com

CareCloud Declares Dividends on Non-Convertible Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (1)
CareCloud Declares Dividends on Non-Convertible Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (2)

CareCloud Declares Dividends on Non-Convertible Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (3)

Source: CareCloud, Inc

Released November 8, 2021

CareCloud Declares Dividends on Non-Convertible Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (2024)

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CareCloud Declares Dividends on Non-Convertible Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock? ›

(the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CCLD, CCLDP, CCLDO), a leader in healthcare technology solutions for medical practices and health systems nationwide, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared monthly cash dividends for its 11% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock ("Series A Preferred Stock") ...

Did Carecloud suspend dividends? ›

The Board of Directors suspended the monthly cash dividends for Series A and Series B Preferred Stock beginning with the payment scheduled for December 15, 2023. During this suspension, dividends will continue to accrue in arrears on the Series A and Series B Preferred Stock.

What is a cumulative redeemable preferred stock? ›

Cumulative preferred stock is an equity investment that guarantees dividend payments to shareholders. Unpaid dividends–also referred to as dividends in arrears–accumulate and are then paid out at a future date. Those dividend payments are made before any dividends are paid out to common stock shareholders.

What is a non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock? ›

Non-Cumulative Preferred A type of preferred stock that does not pay the holder any unpaid or omitted dividends. If the corporation chooses to not pay dividends in a given year, the investor does not have the right to claim any of those forgone dividends in the future.

How to calculate non-cumulative preferred dividends? ›

Non-cumulative preferred stock doesn't have an accumulation feature, so if dividends are not declared in a certain year, they will not get paid any dividends. Cumulative dividends per share are calculated by multiplying the par value by the dividend rate and adding all dividends in arrears.

What is Carecloud dividend yield? ›

CCLDP pays dividends monthly. Last paid amount was $0.229 at Mar 15, 2024. As of today, dividend yield (TTM) is 25.00%.

What will happen to dividends in arrears of cumulative preferred stock? ›

If the preferred shares are cumulative, the amount of dividends in arrears grows with each missed deadline for payment. Dividends in arrears must be paid in full before the company sets aside any money for dividends awarded to common shareholders.

Is it mandatory to pay dividends on cumulative preference shares? ›

Cumulative dividends are required dividend payments made by a firm to its preferred shareholders. Cumulative dividends must be paid, even if they are paid at a later date than originally stated. If a firm is unable to pay the dividend on time, they must accumulate sufficient funds until it can make the payment.

What is the difference between preferred stock and redeemable preferred stock? ›

Redeemable preferred stock is a type of preferred stock that includes a provision allowing the issuer to buy it back at a specific price and retire it. Also known as callable preferred stock, redeemable preferred stock can be advantageous for issuers because it gives them more financial flexibility.

What is the difference between preferred stock and perpetual preferred stock? ›

Key Takeaways. A perpetual preferred stock is a type of preferred stock that pays a fixed dividend to the investor for as long as the company is in business. Perpetual preferred stock doesn't have a maturity, or specific buyback date but does have redemption features.

What is the difference between cumulative and non-cumulative preferred dividends? ›

Noncumulative describes a type of preferred stock that does not entitle investors to reap any missed dividends. By contrast, "cumulative" indicates a class of preferred stock that indeed entitles an investor to dividends that were missed.

What are the benefits of cumulative preferred stock? ›

The main advantage of owning cumulative preferred stock is the ability to accumulate company dividends and know the company will pay at a future date.

Are non-cumulative preferred shareholders entitled to dividends? ›

Noncumulative refers to a type of preferred stock for which dividends are not accumulated over time. The company is not obliged to pay noncumulative stockholders any unpaid dividends.

Why buy non-cumulative preferred stock? ›

In the event of the company's liquidation or bankruptcy, non-cumulative preferred stockholders have a higher priority claim on the company's assets than common stockholders. They have a greater likelihood of receiving their initial investment back before common stockholders.

Are preferred dividends the same as dividends paid? ›

Preferred dividends refer to the cash dividends that a company pays out to its preferred shareholders. One benefit of preferred stock is that it typically pays higher dividend rates than common stock of the same company.

What is a cumulative preferred dividend? ›

Cumulative preferred stock is a type of preferred stock with a provision that stipulates that if any dividend payments have been missed in the past, the dividends owed must be paid out to cumulative preferred shareholders first.

Can I still claim my unclaimed dividends? ›

Submit completed e-Dividend Mandated forms at the nearest branch of your Bank or Registrar to register for the collection of your unclaimed dividends and subsequent dividends electronically. At the end of the process, the due dividends will be credited to your preferred Bank Account.

What happens when a company suspends dividends? ›

The Bottom Line. When a company suspends dividend payments, this means that it has canceled the payment it intended to issue to shareholders. This can happen for a period of time or for the foreseeable future, and can disrupt the plans of people who own that company's shares.

What happens to my dividends? ›

Cash dividends are paid out either as a check sent to the investor or as a credit to a brokerage account, which can then be reinvested. Stock dividends are paid in fractional shares. If a company issues a stock dividend of 5%, shareholders will receive 0.05 shares in dividends for every share they already own.

Why did companies stop paying dividends? ›

The chief cause of a dividend suspension is the issuing company is under financial strain. Because dividends are issued to shareholders out of a company's retained earnings, a struggling company may choose to suspend dividend payments to safeguard its financial reserves for future expenses.

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