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 25, 2000 | 0.004 | Feb 04, 2000 | Feb 08, 2000 | Feb 22, 2000 |
| Nov 11, 1999 | 0.004 | Nov 29, 1999 | Dec 01, 1999 | Dec 15, 1999 |
| Jul 27, 1999 | 0.004 | Aug 06, 1999 | Aug 10, 1999 | Aug 24, 1999 |
| Apr 27, 1999 | 0.004 | May 07, 1999 | May 11, 1999 | May 25, 1999 |
| Jan 26, 1999 | 0.004 | Feb 05, 1999 | Feb 09, 1999 | Feb 23, 1999 |
| Nov 10, 1998 | 0.004 | Nov 20, 1998 | Nov 24, 1998 | Dec 07, 1998 |
| Jul 27, 1998 | 0.004 | Aug 07, 1998 | Aug 11, 1998 | Aug 25, 1998 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2006 | 3:1 | -1.53% | -2.17% |

