Dividends & Stock Splits

All dividends paid on ATCO Ltd. shares on or after January 1, 2006 are designated "eligible dividends" for Canadian income tax purposes unless ATCO Ltd. indicates otherwise. You should consult your tax advisor for advice with respect to the income tax consequences of receiving eligible dividends. Further information regarding the taxation of eligible dividends is also available from the Canada Revenue Agency.


 

2012 Dividend Payment Dates

The declaration and payment of dividends is at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Please note that the following dates are tentative and to be used as guidelines only.

 
ATCO Class I Non-Voting & Class II Voting
 
Record Date Payment Day
March 9 March 31
June 8 June 30
September 10 September 30
December 6 December 31
 

Dividends on Class I Non-Voting and Class II Voting Shares

  Payment Day Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Amount
         
2012 Mar 31 Mar 09 Mar 07 0.3275
         
2011 Mar 31 Mar 10 Mar 08 0.285
  Jun 30 Jun 09 Jun 07 0.285
  Sep 30 Sep 09 Sep 07 0.285
  Dec 31 Dec 10 Dec 08 0.285
         
2010 Mar 31 Mar 10 Mar 08 0.265
  Jun 30 Jun 09 Jun 07 0.265
  Sept 30 Sep 09 Sep 07 0.265
  Dec 31 Dec 10 Dec 08 0.265
         
2009 Mar 31 Mar 09 Mar 05 0.25
  Jun 30 Jun 08 Jun 04 0.25
  Sep 30 Sep 08 Sep 03 0.25
  Dec 31 Dec 07 Dec 03 0.25
         
2008 Mar 31 Mar 12 Mar 10 0.235
  Jun 30 Jun 11 Jun 09 0.235
  Sep 30 Sep 10 Sep 08 0.235
  Dec 31 Dec 10 Dec 08 0.235
         
2007 Mar 31 Mar 14 Mar 12 0.22
  Jun 30 Jun 13 Jun 11 0.22
  Sep 30 Sep 12 Sep 10 0.22
  Dec 31 Dec 12 Dec 10 0.22
         
2006 Mar 31 Mar 15 Mar 13 0.205
  Jun 30 Jun 14 Jun 12 0.205
  Sep 30 Sep 13 Sep 11 0.205
  Dec 31 Dec 13 Dec 11 0.205
         
2005 Mar 31 Mar 16 Mar 14 0.19
  Jun 30 Jun15 Jun 13 0.19
  Sep 30 Sep 14 Sep 12 0.19
  Dec 31 Dec 14 Dec 12 0.19
 


Stock Split History

  • On August 29, 2005, ATCO Ltd. effected a two-for-one stock split.
  • On February 5, 1981, ATCO Class A shares converted to ATCO Class I shares on a two-for-one basis. ATCO Class B shares converted to Class II shares on a one-to-one basis.
  • On August 15, 1975, both ATCO Class A and B shares effected a two-for-one stock split.
  • On November 19, 1973, ATCO Limited Shares converted to Class A shares on a one-for-one basis and ATCO Class B shares were created.