The following companies announced a change in their dividend payouts today.

Companies Increasing Dividend Payouts
LTC Properties (LTC) has raised its annual dividend payout from $1.76 to $1.86. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $35.59, is 4.95%. LTC is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

National Health Investors (NHI) has raised its annual dividend payout from $2.60 to $2.68. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $52.97, is 5.06%. NHI is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

Terra Nitrogen Corp (TNH) has raised its annual dividend payout from $16.00 to $16.84. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $230.47, is 7.31%. TNH is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

Companies Suspending Dividend Payouts
Assisted Living Concepts (ALC) has elected to suspend its third quarter dividend. We will halt coverage of the stock for the time being.

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