Treatment of 2007
Dividends
During 2007, declared dividends for GateHouse Media, Inc.Ős common stock (NYSE: GHS) were $1.57 per share. The following table summarizes the common stock dividends that are taxable for 2007.
|
Declared Date |
Record Date |
Pay Date |
Cash Distribution |
Tax Treatment (1) |
|
12/07/2006 |
12/29/2006 |
01/15/2007 |
$0.24 |
Return of Capital |
|
03/09/2007 |
03/30/2007 |
04/16/2007 |
$0.37 |
Return of Capital |
|
06/18/2007 |
06/29/2007 |
07/16/2007 |
$0.40 |
Return of Capital |
|
09/13/2007 |
09/28/2007 |
10/15/2007 |
$0.40 |
Return of Capital |
|
11/13/2007 |
12/31/2007 |
01/15/2008 |
$0.40 |
Return of Capital |
(1) Since dividends were in excess of earnings and profits they have been classified as a return of capital (Internal Revenue Code 316).
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The data is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Stockholders are urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding any issues or decisions regarding the proper tax treatment of their shares of GateHouse Media, Inc.