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DOMINION ENERGY, INC 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Oct 29, 2007)

Filed October 29, 2007For Securities:D

Summary

Dominion Resources, Inc. (D) announced significant corporate actions on October 26, 2007, impacting its shareholders. The company's Board of Directors approved a two-for-one stock split, doubling the number of outstanding shares. This move is accompanied by an increase in authorized common stock to 1,000,000,000 shares, effective November 9, 2007. Additionally, the quarterly dividend rate was raised by 11% to $0.79 per share pre-split. Following the stock split, shareholders of record on November 30, 2007, will receive a dividend of $0.395 per share, establishing an annualized rate of $1.58 per share on a post-split basis. Furthermore, the Board awarded a $2 million cash bonus to CEO Thomas F. Farrell, II, recognizing his leadership in successfully divesting the company's exploration and production operations in September 2007. This divestiture was completed within the established timeframe despite challenging market conditions. These announcements signal strategic moves by Dominion to restructure its operations and reward executive performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dominion Resources, Inc. approved a two-for-one stock split for its common stock, effective November 9, 2007.
  • 2The company is increasing its authorized shares of common stock from 500,000,000 to 1,000,000,000.
  • 3A quarterly dividend increase of 11% was approved, raising the rate to $0.79 per share (pre-split).
  • 4Post-stock split, the quarterly dividend for shareholders of record on November 30, 2007, will be $0.395 per share, equating to an annual rate of $1.58 per share.
  • 5CEO Thomas F. Farrell, II, received a $2 million cash bonus for his leadership in the successful sale of the company's E&P operations.
  • 6The sale of exploration and production (E&P) operations was completed in September 2007 despite deteriorating market conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

A two-for-one stock split means that for every share of Dominion common stock you owned as of the close of business on November 9, 2007, you will receive one additional share. This effectively doubles the number of shares you hold, but the total value of your investment is expected to remain the same immediately after the split, as the price per share will be halved.

The stock split will adjust the dividend amount per share. While the quarterly dividend rate was increased to $0.79 per share before the split, after the split, shareholders of record on November 30, 2007, will receive $0.395 per share. This new rate reflects an annualized dividend of $1.58 per share on the increased number of shares, maintaining the increased payout on a post-split basis.

The $2 million cash bonus was awarded to CEO Thomas F. Farrell, II, by the Board of Directors to recognize his excellent performance and strategic leadership in successfully executing the sale of Dominion's exploration and production (E&P) operations. The sale was completed in September 2007, on time and despite challenging market conditions.

Increasing the authorized number of common shares to 1,000,000,000 is primarily to accommodate the two-for-one stock split. It ensures the company has sufficient shares available for issuance to facilitate the split and for future corporate activities, such as potential stock offerings or acquisitions.