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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08, 2000 | 0.05 | Sep 15, 2000 | Sep 19, 2000 | Sep 29, 2000 |
| Jun 07, 2000 | 0.05 | Jun 13, 2000 | Jun 15, 2000 | Jun 30, 2000 |
| Feb 10, 2000 | 0.05 | Mar 13, 2000 | Mar 15, 2000 | Mar 31, 2000 |
| Nov 22, 1999 | 0.05 | Dec 13, 1999 | Dec 15, 1999 | Dec 30, 1999 |
| Sep 09, 1999 | 0.05 | Sep 16, 1999 | Sep 20, 1999 | Oct 05, 1999 |
| Jun 02, 1999 | 0.05 | Jun 10, 1999 | Jun 14, 1999 | Jun 30, 1999 |
| Mar 04, 1999 | 0.05 | Mar 11, 1999 | Mar 15, 1999 | Mar 31, 1999 |
| Nov 24, 1998 | 0.05 | Dec 11, 1998 | Dec 15, 1998 | Dec 30, 1998 |
| Aug 31, 1998 | 0.05 | Sep 11, 1998 | Sep 15, 1998 | Sep 30, 1998 |
| May 28, 1998 | 0.05 | Jun 02, 1998 | Jun 04, 1998 | Jun 19, 1998 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2005 | 3:1 | -0.71% | -8.52% |
| Jul 01, 1996 | 2:1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 09, 1991 | 1:4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 06, 1991 | 1:4 | +1.17% | +1.17% |

