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 13, 2016 | 4.9 | Jan 09, 2017 | Dec 16, 2016 | Jan 06, 2017 |
| Nov 28, 2016 | 4.9 | Dec 14, 2016 | Dec 16, 2016 | Jan 06, 2017 |
| Feb 24, 2011 | 14 | May 03, 2011 | Apr 01, 2011 | May 02, 2011 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04, 2021 | 1:7 | +47.68% | +17.43% |

