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COMCAST CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 1, 2007)

Filed February 1, 2007For Securities:CMCSACCZ

Summary

Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) filed an 8-K on February 1, 2007, to report a significant corporate action approved by its Board of Directors: a three-for-two stock split in the form of a 50% stock dividend. This dividend is scheduled to be paid on February 21, 2007, to shareholders of record as of February 14, 2007. This move is typically intended to make the stock price more accessible to a broader range of investors and can sometimes signal management's confidence in future growth. Following the stock dividend, the company also noted adjustments to its existing rights plan. Each share of common stock will now represent two-thirds of a preferred stock purchase right. Investors should note that while the number of shares will increase, the total market capitalization of the company is not expected to change immediately as a direct result of the stock split itself. The primary impact for shareholders will be a lower per-share price with more shares held.

Key Highlights

  • 1Comcast Corporation announced a 3-for-2 stock split, equivalent to a 50% stock dividend.
  • 2The stock dividend is payable on February 21, 2007.
  • 3Shareholders of record on February 14, 2007, will receive the stock dividend.
  • 4The stock split is intended to increase the number of outstanding shares and reduce the per-share trading price.
  • 5Following the dividend payment, each share of common stock will represent two-thirds of a preferred stock purchase right under the company's rights plan.
  • 6The company filed a press release dated February 1, 2007, detailing this announcement, which is included as an exhibit.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of a stock split, such as the three-for-two split announced by Comcast, is generally to lower the per-share trading price of the stock. This can make the stock more accessible to a wider range of investors, potentially increasing liquidity and trading volume.

In theory, a stock split itself does not change the total market value of your investment. While you will own more shares, the price per share will decrease proportionally. For example, if you owned 100 shares at $60 each (total value $6,000), after a 3-for-2 split, you would own 150 shares at approximately $40 each (total value $6,000).

The stock dividend is payable on February 21, 2007, to shareholders who are on record as of February 14, 2007. You should see the additional shares credited to your brokerage account on or shortly after the payment date.

The company's rights plan is being adjusted so that after the stock dividend, each share of Comcast common stock will represent two-thirds of a preferred stock purchase right. This ensures the rights plan continues to function as intended with the increased number of shares outstanding.