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 18, 1998 | 0.02 | Dec 29, 1998 | Dec 31, 1998 | Jan 22, 1999 |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 0.017 | Dec 29, 1997 | Dec 31, 1997 | Jan 14, 1998 |
| Nov 21, 1996 | 0.008 | Dec 16, 1996 | Dec 18, 1996 | Jan 04, 1997 |
| Nov 02, 1995 | 0.008 | Dec 14, 1995 | Dec 18, 1995 | Jan 04, 1996 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 02, 2016 | 3:2 | -0.34% | +3.33% |

