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 27, 2010 | 1 | Jan 27, 2010 | Jan 29, 2010 | Feb 12, 2010 |
| Feb 03, 2005 | 0.06 | Feb 23, 2005 | Feb 25, 2005 | Mar 11, 2005 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 1994 | 100:105 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 100:105 | 0 | -6.82% |
| Jul 10, 1992 | 100:105 | +8.82% | +10.81% |

