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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2012 | 340 | May 23, 2012 | May 25, 2012 | May 31, 2012 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 640 | Mar 12, 2012 | Mar 14, 2012 | Mar 22, 2012 |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 640 | Oct 27, 2011 | Oct 31, 2011 | Nov 09, 2011 |
| Jun 09, 2011 | 640 | May 13, 2011 | May 17, 2011 | May 31, 2011 |
| May 07, 2011 | 640 | Jun 15, 2011 | Jun 17, 2011 | Jul 28, 2011 |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 640 | Mar 04, 2011 | Mar 08, 2011 | Mar 17, 2011 |
| Dec 03, 2010 | 640 | Dec 15, 2010 | Dec 17, 2010 | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Aug 26, 2010 | 451.6 | Sep 15, 2010 | Sep 17, 2010 | Sep 24, 2010 |
| Aug 14, 2008 | 4304 | Sep 03, 2008 | Sep 05, 2008 | Sep 19, 2008 |
| Mar 20, 2008 | 1169.6 | Apr 09, 2008 | Apr 11, 2008 | May 07, 2008 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2020 | 1:100 | -11.11% | +14.65% |
| Oct 15, 2018 | 1:10 | +7.50% | +2.16% |
| Oct 20, 2016 | 1:4 | -16.07% | +5.21% |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1:4 | 0 | 0 |

