- Thu Jan 16 2003 Gates' dividend payout: $100 million
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, CEO Steve Ballmer and other executives will rake in big gains from the company's newly instated stock dividend program.
- Mon Jul 7 2003 Microsoft may raise dividend again
Shares in the software giant rally Monday, fueled by speculation that Microsoft is mulling whether to share more of its cash hoard with investors.
- Tue Nov 9 2004 Shareholders rubber-stamp Microsoft payout
Approval of changes to employee stock compensation paves way for $32 billion bonanza for shareholders.
- Thu Jan 16 2003 Microsoft sets dividend, splits stock
The software giant sets its first-ever annual stock dividend and says it will split its stock as earnings surpass expectations.
- Wed Jun 8 2005 Siebel announces first-ever stock dividend
Move presented as 'positive news' on the eve of meeting where controversial directors face continued pressure from investors.
- Tue Jul 20 2004 Microsoft to share its wealth with investors
The answer to dealing with its $56 billion bank account: a per-share, one-time payout and massive stock buyback.
- Fri Jan 17 2003 Microsoft learns the value of sharing
The software giant springs some surprises on Wall Street and the tech world by announcing its first-ever dividend for shareholders. Also: Windows source code revealed.
- Tue Oct 28 2008 Why most tech companies won't pay you back
Most tech companies, regardless of their success, won't pay you back in dividends if you're a shareholder. Don Reisinger explores why in his latest from The Digital Home.
- Thu Jul 17 2003 Iomega cuts jobs, hands out cash
The storage product maker announces its plans to cut 200 jobs at the same time that it prepares to dole out a $5-per-share dividend to shareholders.
- Thu Mar 19 2009 Oracle delivers solid third quarter
The software company declares its first-ever dividend to spin off excess cash directly to shareholders, but fourth-quarter guidance was a little lighter than expected.
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