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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 02, 2004 | 1215:1000 | +0.69% | -4.80% |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 1065:1000 | +12.24% | +12.08% |
| Mar 29, 2004 | 83:80 | -2.77% | +1.32% |
| Dec 29, 2003 | 83:80 | +7.11% | -7.14% |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 83:80 | -3.55% | +3.25% |
| Jun 26, 2003 | 83:80 | -0.19% | -3.43% |
| May 29, 2002 | 115:100 | -4.92% | -4.90% |
| May 23, 2001 | 115:100 | +11.53% | -7.94% |
| Oct 25, 1994 | 1:2 | +1.99% | 0 |

