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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 06, 2014 | 0.6 | Dec 17, 2014 | Dec 19, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 |
| Aug 07, 2014 | 0.6 | Sep 03, 2014 | Sep 05, 2014 | Oct 01, 2014 |
| May 08, 2014 | 0.6 | Jun 04, 2014 | Jun 06, 2014 | Jul 01, 2014 |
| Mar 06, 2014 | 0.6 | Mar 19, 2014 | Mar 21, 2014 | Apr 01, 2014 |
| Nov 06, 2013 | 0.6 | Dec 17, 2013 | Dec 19, 2013 | Dec 30, 2013 |
| Aug 07, 2013 | 0.6 | Sep 04, 2013 | Sep 06, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 |
| May 06, 2013 | 0.6 | Jun 04, 2013 | Jun 06, 2013 | Jul 01, 2013 |
| Mar 06, 2013 | 0.6 | Mar 15, 2013 | Mar 19, 2013 | Apr 01, 2013 |
| Nov 08, 2012 | 0.6 | Dec 17, 2012 | Dec 19, 2012 | Dec 31, 2012 |
| Aug 10, 2012 | 0.6 | Sep 17, 2012 | Sep 19, 2012 | Oct 01, 2012 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 01, 2015 | 1:10 | +2.35% | +2.49% |

