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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2014 | 1.75 | Jul 25, 2014 | Jul 10, 2014 | Jul 24, 2014 |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 1.8 | Nov 29, 2012 | Dec 03, 2012 | Dec 17, 2012 |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 1.15 | May 09, 2012 | May 11, 2012 | May 25, 2012 |
Stock Split History
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