Stock Dividends: Reasons for Declaration

Reasons for Declaring Stock Dividends

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Why do the corporation's directors declare stock dividends?

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Declaring a stock dividend will increase the number of shares outstanding and thereby keep the per share price low enough to be an attractive investment. Stock dividends may also show the company management's confidence in the present and future performance of the company.