Amgen Announces 2-for-1 Stock Split

Amgen, a biotechnology company based in Thousand Oaks, announced a 2-for-1 stock split in the form of a 100% stock dividend.

The dividend will be paid Aug. 10 to stockholders of record July 31, the company said.

Amgen also said that on July 25, it will redeem its $50 million face amount of 8% convertible debentures, which are debt securities convertible into Amgen common stock.