What are the important dates related to Peabodys February 2006 stock split?
There are several key dates. • The Record Date – February 7, 2006 – Determines which shareholders are entitled to receive additional shares due to the split; • The Mailing or Payment Date – February 22, 2006 – The date when holders of record or brokers are mailed notification of the shares subject to split; and • The Ex-split Date – February 23, 2006 – The date when BTU common shares begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the new split-adjusted price.