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 31, 2007 | 1.106 | Dec 12, 2007 | Dec 14, 2007 | Dec 28, 2007 |
| Aug 07, 2007 | 1.106 | Sep 12, 2007 | Sep 14, 2007 | Sep 28, 2007 |
| May 03, 2007 | 1.106 | Jun 13, 2007 | Jun 15, 2007 | Jun 29, 2007 |
| Jan 22, 2007 | 1.106 | Mar 14, 2007 | Mar 16, 2007 | Mar 30, 2007 |
| Oct 31, 2006 | 1.106 | Dec 13, 2006 | Dec 15, 2006 | Dec 29, 2006 |
| Aug 09, 2006 | 1.106 | Sep 13, 2006 | Sep 15, 2006 | Sep 29, 2006 |
| May 03, 2006 | 1.106 | Jun 13, 2006 | Jun 15, 2006 | Jun 30, 2006 |
| Feb 14, 2006 | 1.106 | Mar 13, 2006 | Mar 15, 2006 | Mar 31, 2006 |
| Nov 08, 2005 | 1.106 | Dec 13, 2005 | Dec 15, 2005 | Dec 30, 2005 |
| Jul 22, 2005 | 1.106 | Sep 13, 2005 | Sep 15, 2005 | Sep 30, 2005 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2016 | 1:10 | +4.29% | +5.37% |

