Trading Day

Several local banks paid dividends this week and are rolling out share repurchase programs. Also: Owens & Minor names new CEOand MWV preps for Rock-Tenn merger.

Dominion completes a stock offering, a local bank buys back TARP warrants from the government, while first quarter earnings season and shareholders meetings continue around town.

Apple REIT preps to go public, Genworth sells off a chunk of its Australian subsidiary, and first quarter reports roll in from local banks, REITs, MeadWestvaco and Media General.

A New York-based investment advisor becomes the second-largest owner of shares of Brink’s stock, CarMax reveals executive compensation packages, and first quarter reports for Brink’s, Dominion, Markel, MeadWestvaco and Tredegar.

Apple REIT announces plans to take the company public, CarMax files its annual report, and Altria, MeadWestvaco, Owens & Minor and others file quarterly reports, with varying results.

A local tech company signs first revenue-generating contract; a downtown REIT is buying back $4M worth of its shares; and proxy season continues as more executive pay packages are disclosed.

Altria, Brink’s and First Capital Bancorp disclose executive compensations; two dozen CarMax executives and directors cash out stock options or acquired or dispose of shares; and Community Bankers Trust reports interest and dividend income down, net income up in 2014.

Several major firms prepare for annual meetings, CarMax reports a 14 percent fourth-quarter gain and Village Bank reports that it is back in Nasdaq compliance.

Apple REIT moves to reject a tender offer, Village Bank makes amendments to account for its recent $14 million raise, and Dominion takes a closer look at the financial risks of climate change.