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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 04, 2016 | 0.08 | Aug 16, 2016 | Aug 18, 2016 | Sep 08, 2016 |
| May 06, 2016 | 0.08 | May 25, 2016 | May 27, 2016 | Jun 09, 2016 |
| Feb 26, 2016 | 0.08 | Mar 09, 2016 | Mar 11, 2016 | Mar 24, 2016 |
| Dec 10, 2015 | 0.08 | Dec 17, 2015 | Dec 21, 2015 | Dec 30, 2015 |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 0.18 | Aug 17, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 | Sep 16, 2015 |
| May 01, 2015 | 0.18 | May 22, 2015 | May 27, 2015 | Jun 17, 2015 |
| Feb 25, 2015 | 0.18 | Mar 09, 2015 | Mar 11, 2015 | Mar 25, 2015 |
| Dec 05, 2014 | 0.18 | Dec 12, 2014 | Dec 16, 2014 | Dec 24, 2014 |
| Jul 31, 2014 | 0.18 | Aug 18, 2014 | Aug 20, 2014 | Sep 17, 2014 |
| May 01, 2014 | 0.18 | Jun 03, 2014 | Jun 05, 2014 | Jun 18, 2014 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 1999 | 2:1 | -1.94% | -6.70% |

