Corporate actions are decisions taken by a publicly traded company that can directly or indirectly affect its shareholders. These actions can influence a stock’s price, number of shares, or other key features (such as the ticker symbol).

Common corporate actions include stock splits, dividends, mergers, acquisitions, rights issues, and spin-offs. They are typically approved by the company’s board of directors and authorized by shareholders. Corporate action dates are publicly announced and available through various financial information sources.