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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2015 | 0.05 | Feb 10, 2015 | Feb 12, 2015 | Mar 02, 2015 |
| Nov 14, 2013 | 0.1 | Nov 21, 2013 | Nov 25, 2013 | Nov 29, 2013 |
| Nov 12, 2012 | 0.1 | Nov 15, 2012 | Nov 19, 2012 | Nov 30, 2012 |
| Nov 09, 2011 | 0.06 | Nov 09, 2011 | Nov 11, 2011 | Nov 30, 2011 |
| Nov 08, 2010 | 0.06 | Nov 09, 2010 | Nov 12, 2010 | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Nov 03, 2009 | 0.06 | Nov 12, 2009 | Nov 16, 2009 | Nov 30, 2009 |
| Oct 23, 2008 | 0.06 | Nov 12, 2008 | Nov 15, 2008 | Nov 30, 2008 |
| Oct 23, 2007 | 0.05 | Nov 13, 2007 | Nov 15, 2007 | Nov 30, 2007 |
| Oct 26, 2006 | 0.025 | Nov 13, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 | Nov 30, 2006 |
| Nov 02, 2005 | 0.025 | Nov 10, 2005 | Nov 15, 2005 | Nov 30, 2005 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2008 | 2:1 | +10.53% | -2.68% |

