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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2015 | 0.03 | Dec 09, 2015 | Dec 11, 2015 | Dec 18, 2015 |
| Jul 22, 2015 | 0.03 | Sep 09, 2015 | Sep 11, 2015 | Sep 18, 2015 |
| May 21, 2015 | 0.03 | Jun 10, 2015 | Jun 12, 2015 | Jun 19, 2015 |
| Feb 13, 2015 | 0.03 | Mar 11, 2015 | Mar 13, 2015 | Mar 20, 2015 |
| Oct 23, 2014 | 0.03 | Dec 10, 2014 | Dec 12, 2014 | Dec 19, 2014 |
| Jul 30, 2014 | 0.03 | Sep 10, 2014 | Sep 12, 2014 | Sep 19, 2014 |
| May 22, 2014 | 0.03 | Jun 11, 2014 | Jun 13, 2014 | Jun 20, 2014 |
| Feb 19, 2014 | 0.028 | Mar 12, 2014 | Mar 14, 2014 | Mar 21, 2014 |
| Nov 21, 2013 | 0.028 | Dec 11, 2013 | Dec 13, 2013 | Dec 20, 2013 |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 0.028 | Sep 11, 2013 | Sep 13, 2013 | Sep 20, 2013 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2000 | 3:2 | +4.89% | -4.16% |
| Jul 01, 1996 | 2:1 | +2.78% | -2.47% |

