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 03, 2016 | 0.11 | Jun 01, 2016 | Jun 03, 2016 | Jul 01, 2016 |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 0.11 | Mar 23, 2016 | Mar 28, 2016 | Apr 01, 2016 |
| Nov 10, 2015 | 0.11 | Nov 24, 2015 | Nov 27, 2015 | Dec 14, 2015 |
| Aug 04, 2015 | 0.11 | Aug 19, 2015 | Aug 21, 2015 | Aug 28, 2015 |
| May 05, 2015 | 0.11 | May 20, 2015 | May 22, 2015 | May 29, 2015 |
| Mar 18, 2015 | 0.11 | Mar 20, 2015 | Mar 24, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Nov 04, 2014 | 0.11 | Nov 14, 2014 | Nov 18, 2014 | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Aug 05, 2014 | 0.11 | Aug 20, 2014 | Aug 22, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 |
| May 06, 2014 | 0.1 | May 16, 2014 | May 20, 2014 | May 30, 2014 |
| Mar 11, 2014 | 0.1 | Mar 20, 2014 | Mar 24, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2009 | 1:2 | -2.39% | +5.88% |

