STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2009 | 0.03 | Jul 16, 2009 | Jul 20, 2009 | Aug 03, 2009 |
| Apr 14, 2009 | 0.03 | Apr 14, 2009 | Apr 15, 2009 | May 01, 2009 |
| Jan 16, 2009 | 0.03 | Jan 16, 2009 | Jan 15, 2009 | Feb 01, 2009 |
| Oct 06, 2008 | 0.03 | Oct 09, 2008 | Oct 14, 2008 | Nov 01, 2008 |
| Jul 10, 2008 | 0.03 | Jul 11, 2008 | Jul 15, 2008 | Aug 01, 2008 |
| Apr 09, 2008 | 0.03 | Apr 11, 2008 | Apr 15, 2008 | May 01, 2008 |
| Jan 10, 2008 | 0.03 | Jan 11, 2008 | Jan 15, 2008 | Feb 01, 2008 |
| Oct 02, 2007 | 0.03 | Oct 10, 2007 | Oct 12, 2007 | Nov 01, 2007 |
| Jul 03, 2007 | 0.03 | Jul 11, 2007 | Jul 15, 2007 | Aug 01, 2007 |
| Apr 01, 2007 | 0.03 | Apr 11, 2007 | Apr 15, 2007 | May 01, 2007 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 07, 1995 | 3:2 | 0 | -1.37% |
| Aug 02, 1994 | 3:2 | -5.77% | -7.46% |
| Mar 16, 1993 | 3:2 | 0 | -2.70% |
| Aug 02, 1984 | 2:1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 03, 1980 | 3:2 | 0 | 0 |

