In Brief: United Cos. Declares 18th Straight Dividend

United Companies Financial Corp. has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 8 cents a share for common stockholders and 74.25 cents a share for preferred-stock holders.

It was the subprime mortgage company's 18th straight declaration of a quarterly dividend.

GE Capital is rumored to be close to making a bid for the company, which two weeks ago said it had hired investment bankers to help it "explore alternatives," including looking for a buyer.

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