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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 05, 2010 | 1 | Nov 10, 2010 | Nov 15, 2010 | Dec 22, 2010 |
| Aug 06, 2010 | 0.095 | Aug 30, 2010 | Sep 01, 2010 | Oct 04, 2010 |
| May 06, 2010 | 0.095 | May 28, 2010 | Jun 02, 2010 | Jul 05, 2010 |
| Feb 25, 2010 | 0.09 | Mar 04, 2010 | Mar 08, 2010 | Apr 05, 2010 |
| Nov 05, 2009 | 0.09 | Nov 30, 2009 | Dec 02, 2009 | Jan 04, 2010 |
| Aug 07, 2009 | 0.09 | Aug 28, 2009 | Sep 01, 2009 | Oct 05, 2009 |
| May 07, 2009 | 0.09 | May 13, 2009 | May 15, 2009 | Jul 06, 2009 |
| Feb 27, 2009 | 0.375 | Mar 06, 2009 | Mar 10, 2009 | Apr 06, 2009 |
| Nov 07, 2008 | 0.375 | Dec 19, 2008 | Dec 23, 2008 | Jan 05, 2009 |
| Aug 14, 2008 | 0.375 | Aug 21, 2008 | Aug 25, 2008 | Sep 03, 2008 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2000 | 2:1 | -0.91% | -1.50% |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 1:2 | +2.12% | -2.75% |
| Jan 17, 1996 | 1:3 | -7.28% | +0.49% |

