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 Home > Investors > Securities History Lookup > Securities History
RJ REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO.
RJ REYNOLDS INDUSTRIES, INC.
RJR NABISCO HOLDINGS CORP.
RJ REYNOLDS TOBACCO HOLDINGS, INC.
A STOCK HISTORY - SEQUENCE OF EVENTS |
| DATE | | EVENT |  | | 1899 | | RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. Common Stock originally issued. (CUSIP: Unknown) | | | | | November 1914 | | Shareholders received one (1) share of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. 7% Series Preferred Stock (CUSIP: Unknown) for every four (4) shares of Common Stock held. The 7% Series Preferred Stock originated with this distribution which was effective January 2, 1915. | | | | | November 1914 | | Shareholders received one (1) share of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. 7% Series Preferred Stock (CUSIP: Unknown) for every four (4) shares of Common Stock held. The 7% Series Preferred Stock originated with this distribution which was effective January 2, 1915. | | | | | 1917 | | During the year, the Company’s charter was amended to allow two (2) types of Common Stock – Class A and Class B. (CUSIP’s are unknown.) All outstanding shares of the former “Common Stock” were designated Class A. | | | | | February 1917 | | Shareholders received one (1) share of 7% Series Preferred Stock for every four (4) shares of Common Stock held. | | | | | February 1917 | | Shareholders received one (1) share of 7% Series Preferred Stock for every four (4) shares of Common Stock held. | | | | | May 1917 | | Shareholders received one (1) share of 7% Series Preferred Stock for every two (2) shares of Common Stock held. | | | | | May 1917 | | Shareholders received one (1) share of 7% Series Preferred Stock for every two (2) shares of Common Stock held. | | | | | April 1, 1918 | | Shareholders of Class A Common Stock were offered, for $100 per share, one share of Class B Common Stock for every four (4) shares of Class A held. This was the original issue date of the Class B security. | | | | | July 1, 1918 | | Shareholders of Class A Common Stock were offered, for $100 per share, one share of Class B Common Stock for every two (2) shares of Class A held. | | | | | November 1919 | | Shareholders of Class A Common Stock were offered, for $100 per share, one share of 7% Series Preferred Stock for every two (2) shares of Class A or Class B held. | | | | | November 1919 | | Shareholders of Class A Common Stock were offered, for $100 per share, one share of 7% Series Preferred Stock for every two (2) shares of Class A or Class B held. | | | | | August 16, 1920 | | Four (4) shares of $25 par value Class B Common Stock were exchanged for one share of $100 par value Class B Common Stock. Also, a 200% stock dividend in Class B Common Stock was paid to both Class A and Class B shareholders. | | | | | 1922 | | Class A and Class B Common Stock were listed on the New York Stock Exchange. | | | | | December 2, 1922 | | A 33 1/3% stock dividend in Class B Common Stock was paid to both Class A and Class B shareholders. | | | | | January 1, 1926 | | All outstanding shares of 7% Series Preferred Stock were redeemed for cash at a rate of $120 per share. | | | | | February 15, 1927 | | A 25% stock dividend in Class B Common Stock was paid to both Class A and Class B shareholders | | | | | January 31, 1929 | | One share of $25 par value Class B Common Stock was exchanged for 2 1/2 shares of $10 par value Class B. | | | | | July 1945 | | Original issue date for RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co 3.60% Series Preferred Stock (CUSIP: Unknown). This security was offered to Class A and Class B Common Stockholders at a rate of one share of 3.60% Series Preferred Stock for each 20 shares of Class A or Class B Common Stock held. Cost basis in the 3.60% Series Preferred Stock: $100.00 per share. | | | | | July 1945 | | Original issue date for RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co 3.60% Series Preferred Stock (CUSIP: Unknown). This security was offered to Class A and Class B Common Stockholders at a rate of one share of 3.60% Series Preferred Stock for each 20 shares of Class A or Class B Common Stock held. Cost basis in the 3.60% Series Preferred Stock: $100.00 per share. | | | | | June 29, 1949 | | Shareholders approved a plan to exchange one share of Class A Common Stock for 1 1/4 shares of Class B Common Stock. The exchange option was available until late 1959 when all Class A shares outstanding had been surrendered. The shareholder’s basis in Class A Common Stock, in total, was allocated, in total, to the Class B Common Stock received in the exchange. | | | | | March 31, 1959 | | Class B Common Stock was reclassified as Common Stock. | | | | | April 9, 1959 | | 2-for-1 Common Stock split. | | | | | September 7, 1961 | | 2-for-1Common Stock split. | | | | | May 13, 1969 | | RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. acquired McLean Industries, Inc. Each share of McLean Industries, Inc. Common Stock (CUSIP: Unknown) was converted to one share of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. $2.25 Convertible Preferred Stock (CUSIP: 761753 30 0). Also, in conjunction with this acquisition, all outstanding shares of 3.60% Series Preferred Stock were converted to RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. 7% Subordinated Debentures Due June 1, 1989 (CUSIP: 761831 AB 2) at a rate of $80.00 principal amount of Debentures for each share of 3.60% Series Preferred Stock, plus $0.425 per share, accrued and unpaid dividends April 1, 1969 through May 13, 1969. | | | | | May 13, 1969 | | RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. acquired McLean Industries, Inc. Each share of McLean Industries, Inc. Common Stock (CUSIP: Unknown) was converted to one share of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. $2.25 Convertible Preferred Stock (CUSIP: 761753 30 0). Also, in conjunction with this acquisition, all outstanding shares of 3.60% Series Preferred Stock were converted to RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. 7% Subordinated Debentures Due June 1, 1989 (CUSIP: 761831 AB 2) at a rate of $80.00 principal amount of Debentures for each share of 3.60% Series Preferred Stock, plus $0.425 per share, accrued and unpaid dividends April 1, 1969 through May 13, 1969. | | | | | May 13, 1969 | | RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. acquired McLean Industries, Inc. Each share of McLean Industries, Inc. Common Stock (CUSIP: Unknown) was converted to one share of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. $2.25 Convertible Preferred Stock (CUSIP: 761753 30 0). Also, in conjunction with this acquisition, all outstanding shares of 3.60% Series Preferred Stock were converted to RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. 7% Subordinated Debentures Due June 1, 1989 (CUSIP: 761831 AB 2) at a rate of $80.00 principal amount of Debentures for each share of 3.60% Series Preferred Stock, plus $0.425 per share, accrued and unpaid dividends April 1, 1969 through May 13, 1969. | | | | | May 13, 1969 | | RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. acquired McLean Industries, Inc. Each share of McLean Industries, Inc. Common Stock (CUSIP: Unknown) was converted to one share of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. $2.25 Convertible Preferred Stock (CUSIP: 761753 30 0). Also, in conjunction with this acquisition, all outstanding shares of 3.60% Series Preferred Stock were converted to RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. 7% Subordinated Debentures Due June 1, 1989 (CUSIP: 761831 AB 2) at a rate of $80.00 principal amount of Debentures for each share of 3.60% Series Preferred Stock, plus $0.425 per share, accrued and unpaid dividends April 1, 1969 through May 13, 1969. | | | | | April 1970 | | RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. became RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. Certificates were not recalled. | | | | | April 1970 | | RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. became RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. Certificates were not recalled and the CUSIP number was not effected. | | | | | April 1970 | | RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. became RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. Certificates were not recalled. | | | | | February 2, 1979 | | RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. acquired through a merger Del Monte Corporation. Approximately 45% of Del Monte Corporation Capital Stock (CUSIP: 245217 10 4), was exchanged for $48.50 per share, cash, plus $0.0331 per share accrued and unpaid dividends for the period January 25, 1979 through February 2, 1979. Remaining outstanding shares of Del Monte Corporation Capital Stock were converted, 1-for-1, to RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock (CUSIP: 761753 40 9). | | | | | February 2, 1979 | | RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. acquired through a merger Del Monte Corporation. Approximately 45% of Del Monte Corporation Capital Stock (CUSIP: 245217 10 4), was exchanged for $48.50 per share, cash, plus $0.0331 per share accrued and unpaid dividends for the period January 25, 1979 through February 2, 1979. Remaining outstanding shares of Del Monte Corporation Capital Stock were converted, 1-for-1, to RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock (CUSIP: 761753 40 9). | | | | | December 10, 1979 | | 2-for-1 RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. Common Stock split. | | | | | October 1, 1982 | | All outstanding shares of $2.25 Convertible Preferred Stock were called for redemption. Shareholders could redeem their shares for cash at a rate of $50.00 per share, plus $0.5625 accrued and unpaid dividends as of October 1, 1982, or convert to RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. Common Stock at a rate of one (1) share of $2.25 Convertible Preferred Stock, plus $22.00 payment by the holder, for three (3) shares of Common Stock. The option to convert to Common Stock was available until the close of business on October 1, 1982. Failure to convert by that date resulted in automatic redemption at the price specified. | | | | | October 1, 1982 | | All outstanding shares of $2.25 Convertible Preferred Stock were called for redemption. Shareholders could redeem their shares for cash at a rate of $50.00 per share, plus $0.5625 accrued and unpaid dividends as of October 1, 1982, or convert to RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. Common Stock at a rate of one (1) share of $2.25 Convertible Preferred Stock, plus $22.00 payment by the holder, for three (3) shares of Common Stock. The option to convert to Common Stock was available until the close of business on October 1, 1982. Failure to convert by that date resulted in automatic redemption at the price specified. | | | | | October 12, 1982 | | RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc., through a merger with its subsidiary RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co, acquired Heublein, Inc. Approximately 15,350,000 shares of Heublein, Inc. Common Stock (CUSIP: 428182 10 9) were exchanged for $63.00 per share, cash. This offer expired on August 26, 1982. All remaining Heublein, Inc. Common Stock outstanding was exchanged for 0.644 of a share of RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. Common Stock and 0.25 of a share of RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock (CUSIP: 761753 50 8). This was the original issue date for the Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock security. | | | | | October 12, 1982 | | RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc., through a merger with its subsidiary RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co, acquired Heublein, Inc. Approximately 15,350,000 shares of Heublein, Inc. Common Stock (CUSIP: 428182 10 9) were exchanged for $63.00 per share, cash. This offer expired on August 26, 1982. All remaining Heublein, Inc. Common Stock outstanding was exchanged for 0.644 of a share of RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. Common Stock and 0.25 of a share of RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock (CUSIP: 761753 50 8). This was the original issue date for the Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock security. | | | | | October 12, 1982 | | RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc., through a merger with its subsidiary RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co, acquired Heublein, Inc. Approximately 15,350,000 shares of Heublein, Inc. Common Stock (CUSIP: 428182 10 9) were exchanged for $63.00 per share, cash. This offer expired on August 26, 1982. All remaining Heublein, Inc. Common Stock outstanding was exchanged for 0.644 of a share of RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. Common Stock and 0.25 of a share of RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock (CUSIP: 761753 50 8). This was the original issue date for the Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock security. | | | | | August 18, 1983 | | RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp. Series B Depositary Shares (CUSIP: 74960K 70 2) were originally issued (Ticker: RNPrB). Each Series B Depositary Share represented 1,000th of a share of Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock. | | | | | 1984 | | The Company offered to purchase up to 10,000,000 of shares of RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. Common Stock at a rate of $73.50 per share, cash. The offer expired November 14, 1984. | | | | | June 14, 1984 | | RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. spun-off Sea-Land Corporation to shareholders. Common Stockholders of record on May 12, 1984 received one (1) share of Sea-Land Corporation Common Stock (CUSIP: 811408 10 3) for every five (5) shares of RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. Common Stock held. | | | | | June 14, 1984 | | RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. spun-off Sea-Land Corporation to shareholders. Common Stockholders of record on May 12, 1984 received one (1) share of Sea-Land Corporation Common Stock (CUSIP: 811408 10 3) for every five (5) shares of RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. Common Stock held. | | | | | May 1, 1985 | | Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock was partially redeemed (2,015,320 of the shares outstanding) at a rate of $48.50 per share, cash, plus $0.68 1/3 per share accrued and unpaid dividends. | | | | | June 15, 1985 | | 5-for-2 RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. Common Stock split. | | | | | September 10, 1985 | | RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. acquired Nabisco Brands, Inc. Nabisco Brands, Inc. Common Stock (CUSIP: 629525 10 6) was exchanged for 0.35 of a share of RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. Series C Cumulative Preferred Stock (CUSIP: 761753 60 7), and $42.50 principal amount of RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. 11.20% Notes, due August 1, 1997 (CUSIP: 761753 AJ 1). This was the original issue date for each of these securities. | | | | | September 10, 1985 | | RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. acquired Nabisco Brands, Inc. Nabisco Brands, Inc. Common Stock (CUSIP: 629525 10 6) was exchanged for 0.35 of a share of RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. Series C Cumulative Preferred Stock (CUSIP: 761753 60 7), and $42.50 principal amount of RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. 11.20% Notes, due August 1, 1997 (CUSIP: 761753 AJ 1). This was the original issue date for each of these securities. | | | | | September 10, 1985 | | RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. acquired Nabisco Brands, Inc. Nabisco Brands, Inc. Common Stock (CUSIP: 629525 10 6) was exchanged for 0.35 of a share of RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. Series C Cumulative Preferred Stock (CUSIP: 761753 60 7), and $42.50 principal amount of RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. 11.20% Notes, due August 1, 1997 (CUSIP: 761753 AJ 1). This was the original issue date for each of these securities. | | | | | January 21, 1986 | | Rights certificates were issued to Sea-Land Corporation Common Stock shareholders at a rate of 1-for-1. | | | | | March 1, 1986 | | All outstanding shares of Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock were redeemed at a rate of $48.50 per share, cash, plus $0.68 1/3 per share accrued and unpaid dividends. | | | | | April 25, 1986 | | RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. became RJR Nabisco, Inc. | | | | | April 25, 1986 | | RJ Reynolds Industries, Inc. became RJR Nabisco, Inc. | | | |
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