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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 01, 2008 | 0.25 | Oct 08, 2008 | Oct 10, 2008 | Oct 17, 2008 |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 0.25 | Jul 02, 2008 | Jul 07, 2008 | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Mar 19, 2008 | 0.25 | Mar 27, 2008 | Mar 31, 2008 | Apr 14, 2008 |
| Dec 14, 2007 | 0.5 | Dec 27, 2007 | Dec 31, 2007 | Jan 14, 2008 |
| Sep 17, 2007 | 0.5 | Sep 26, 2007 | Sep 28, 2007 | Oct 12, 2007 |
| Jun 12, 2007 | 0.5 | Jun 27, 2007 | Jun 29, 2007 | Jul 13, 2007 |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 0.45 | Mar 28, 2007 | Mar 30, 2007 | Apr 13, 2007 |
| Dec 15, 2006 | 0.45 | Dec 27, 2006 | Dec 29, 2006 | Jan 15, 2007 |
| Sep 18, 2006 | 0.4 | Sep 27, 2006 | Sep 29, 2006 | Oct 16, 2006 |
| Jun 15, 2006 | 0.35 | Jun 28, 2006 | Jun 30, 2006 | Jul 17, 2006 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08, 2015 | 5:6 | -1.07% | +1.18% |

