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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 03, 2007 | 0.5 | Sep 06, 2007 | Sep 10, 2007 | Sep 21, 2007 |
| May 03, 2007 | 0.5 | Jun 07, 2007 | Jun 11, 2007 | Jun 22, 2007 |
| Feb 06, 2007 | 0.5 | Mar 07, 2007 | Mar 09, 2007 | Mar 22, 2007 |
| Nov 03, 2006 | 0.5 | Dec 07, 2006 | Dec 11, 2006 | Dec 22, 2006 |
| Aug 10, 2006 | 0.5 | Sep 07, 2006 | Sep 11, 2006 | Sep 22, 2006 |
| May 05, 2006 | 0.5 | Jun 08, 2006 | Jun 12, 2006 | Jun 22, 2006 |
| Feb 02, 2006 | 0.5 | Mar 08, 2006 | Mar 10, 2006 | Mar 22, 2006 |
| Nov 09, 2005 | 0.5 | Dec 07, 2005 | Dec 09, 2005 | Dec 21, 2005 |
| Aug 03, 2005 | 0.5 | Sep 08, 2005 | Sep 12, 2005 | Sep 22, 2005 |
| May 11, 2005 | 0.5 | Jun 08, 2005 | Jun 10, 2005 | Jun 22, 2005 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2012 | 1:5 | -3.02% | +2.25% |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 3:1 | -1.40% | -0.06% |

