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GWR Global Water Resources Corp. introduces monthly dividend

7:00 AM ET 3/26/14 | Dow Jones
GWR Global Water Resources Corp. introduces monthly dividend

Canada NewsWire

PHOENIX, March 26, 2014

PHOENIX, March 26, 2014 /CNW/ - GWR Global Water Resources Corp. (TSX: GWR) (the "Company") today announced that its board of directors has approved the introduction of a monthly dividend on the common shares of the Company (the "Shares"). The Board has declared a monthly cash dividend for April in the amount of CAD$0.022 per Share, which represents CAD$0.264 per Share on an annualized basis. The dividend will be paid on April 30, 2014, to holders of record at the close of business on April 14, 2014. The dividend on the Shares is being made as a result of the cash dividend declared by Global Water Resources, Inc., which will be paid to all its shareholders. The Company owns a 48.1% interest in Global Water Resources, Inc.

"With the strong organic growth that has returned to Arizona, coupled with the new rates recently achieved, our top line growth is very strong. The available capacity that exists within our facilities enables us to grow our connections without the need for significant capital expenditure which supports predictable and growing free cash flow for the foreseeable future," said Trevor Hill, Chairman of the Board. "As a pure-play water and wastewater utility with these factors, we are well positioned to generate a stable, sustainable dividend for shareholders."

Pursuant to subsection 89(1) of the Canadian Income Tax Act ("ITA"), the dividend being paid is designated as an "eligible dividend", as defined in subsection 89(1) of the ITA.

Holders of Shares who are non-residents of Canada will be subject to withholding taxes in respect of any distributions made by GWR Global Water Resources Corp.

About GWR Global Water Resources Corp.

The Company was incorporated in British Columbia to acquire shares of U.S. based Global Water Resources, Inc. ("Global Water") and to actively participate in the management, business and operations of Global Water through its representation on the board of directors of Global Water and its shared management of Global Water.

About Global Water Resources, Inc.

Global Water is a pure-play, high-growth water resources company located in Phoenix, Arizona, that owns and operates regulated water, wastewater and recycled water utilities in the metropolitan Phoenix area.

SOURCE GWR Global Water Resources Corp.

/CONTACT: Ross Marshall

Investor Relations

Tel: 416-815-0700 ext. 238

Email: rmarshall@tmxequicom.com

www.gwresources.com

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March 26, 2014 07:00 ET (11:00 GMT)

Merriman Capital Announces Sponsorship of GWR Global Water Resources on OTCQX

(Thomson Reuters ONE via COMTEX) -- SAN FRANCISCO - April 3, 2014 - Merriman Capital, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Merriman Holdings, Inc. (otcqx:MERR), announced today that it will serve as the Principal American Liaison (PAL) for GWR Global Water Resources Corp. (otcqx:GWGWF) ("the Company") as it begins trading on OTCQX(R). The Company announced today that it is now trading on the OTC market's highest tier, the OTCQX.

OTCQX is the premier tier of the OTC markets. OTCQX traded companies are distinguished from more than 9,000 securities traded Over-the-Counter. These companies meet more stringent financial standards and undergo a qualitative review process. For international issuers, a PAL is selected by an OTCQX traded company to serve as a liaison between the issuer and the U.S. market. The PAL can help the issuer communicate more effectively with the U.S. investment community by leveraging the PAL's resources and capital markets experience. PAL eligibility is limited to FINRA member investment banks or ADR banks.

"We are very pleased to add Global Water to our expanding universe of OTCQX companies," commented Douglas Rogers, Managing Director of Merriman's Capital Markets Advisory Group. "Supporting our clients with advice on best practices regarding their material information and financial reporting requirements is a key component of our advisory platform at Merriman. We look forward to sponsoring and supporting the Global Water Resources' management team in our capacity as their PAL to the OTCQX market."

About Merriman Capital, Inc.

Merriman Capital, Inc. is a full service investment bank and Broker-Dealer that facilitates efficient capital formation through a proprietary digital network, and offers Capital Markets Advisory and comprehensive Corporate Brokerage services for public and private companies. The firm also provides equity and options execution services for sophisticated investors and differentiated research for high growth companies. Merriman Capital, Inc. is a wholly owned brokerage subsidiary of Merriman Holdings, Inc. (otcqx:MERR) and is a leading advisory firm for publicly traded, high-growth companies.

Digital Capital Network, powered by Merriman Capital, is a capital marketplace that enables highly targeted and more efficient execution of transactions. Please visit our website for more information on how you can be a part of our Digital Capital Network: http://www.digitalcapitalnetwork.com .

Merriman Capital, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer and member of The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) http://www.finra.org/ and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) http://www.sipc.org/ .

About GWR Global Water Resources Corp.

GWR Global Water Resources Corp. was incorporated in British Columbia to acquire shares of U.S. based Global Water Resources, Inc. ("Global Water") and to actively participate in the management, business and operations of Global Water through its representation on the board of directors of Global Water and its shared management of Global Water. Global Water is a pure-play, high-growth water resources company located in Phoenix, Arizona, that owns and operates regulated water, wastewater and recycled water utilities in the metropolitan Phoenix area. For more information on GWR Global Water Resources, visit http://www.gwresources.com/ .

About OTCQX

The OTCQX marketplace is the premier tier of the U.S. OTC market. Investor-focused companies use the quality-controlled OTCQX platform to offer investors transparent trading, superior information, and easy access through their regulated U.S. broker-dealers. The innovative OTCQX platform offers companies and their shareholders a level of marketplace services formerly available only on a U.S. stock exchange. For more information and to view a full list of OTCQX companies, visit www.otcqx.com/ .