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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2014 | 0.09 | Dec 29, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | Jan 29, 2015 |
| Jul 22, 2014 | 0.165 | Sep 22, 2014 | Sep 24, 2014 | Oct 08, 2014 |
| Apr 22, 2014 | 0.165 | Jun 23, 2014 | Jun 25, 2014 | Jul 09, 2014 |
| Jan 28, 2014 | 0.165 | Mar 24, 2014 | Mar 26, 2014 | Apr 09, 2014 |
Stock Split History
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