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CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 9, 2011)

Filed May 9, 2011For Securities:CHD

Summary

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) filed a Form 8-K on May 9, 2011, to announce a significant corporate action: a 2-for-1 stock split. This split, to be executed as a stock dividend, was approved by the Board of Directors on May 5, 2011. The record date for determining eligible shareholders is May 16, 2011, with the dividend payable on June 1, 2011. For investors, this announcement signals the company's confidence in its future growth and financial performance, as stock splits are often undertaken when management believes the stock price has appreciated significantly and may benefit from increased liquidity and broader accessibility. While a stock split does not change the fundamental value of an investor's holdings, it can make the stock more attractive to a wider range of investors by lowering the per-share price.

Key Highlights

  • 1Church & Dwight Co., Inc. announced a 2-for-1 stock split of its common stock.
  • 2The stock split will be effected in the form of a stock dividend.
  • 3The Board of Directors approved the stock split on May 5, 2011.
  • 4The record date for shareholders eligible to receive the dividend is May 16, 2011.
  • 5The stock dividend is payable on June 1, 2011.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to officially announce that Church & Dwight Co., Inc.'s Board of Directors has approved a 2-for-1 stock split, to be implemented as a stock dividend.

For every share of common stock you owned as of the record date (May 16, 2011), you will receive one additional share. This effectively doubles the number of shares you hold, but the total value of your investment will remain the same immediately after the split, as the stock price will be halved on a per-share basis.

The stock dividend, which constitutes the 2-for-1 stock split, is scheduled to be paid on June 1, 2011.

A stock split itself does not increase the intrinsic value of your investment. It simply divides the existing value into more shares at a lower price per share. However, companies often undertake stock splits when they are performing well, and the increased liquidity and accessibility of a lower stock price can sometimes lead to further price appreciation.