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.
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2011 | 1:5 | -2.39% | -0.58% |
| Sep 08, 2009 | 10077:10000 | +2.26% | +4.00% |
| Mar 09, 2009 | 10077:10000 | -14.98% | +9.47% |
| Dec 08, 2008 | 10077:10000 | +6.19% | -2.71% |
| Sep 03, 2008 | 10077:10000 | +0.65% | -3.31% |
| Apr 29, 2004 | 3:2 | -2.20% | -3.60% |
| May 30, 2002 | 2:1 | -0.20% | +2.29% |

