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[Trinityz1]

cut off was Dec 21
the ex date was Dec 17th, I believe

Motorola to Complete Separation on January 4, 2011
- Motorola Mobility distribution ratio will be 1 share for every 8 shares of Motorola common stock
- Motorola, Inc. reverse stock split ratio will be 1 share for every 7 shares of Motorola common stock
- Motorola, Inc. to change name to Motorola Solutions, Inc.



SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Nov. 30, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced that its board of directors has approved the separation of Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc. ("Motorola Mobility") from Motorola, Inc. through a tax-free dividend involving the distribution of all Motorola Mobility common stock held by Motorola to Motorola stockholders and has also approved a reverse stock split of shares of Motorola common stock following the distribution. As a result, the following will occur:
The distribution will be made prior to the market open on Jan. 4, 2011 to Motorola, Inc. stockholders of record as of the close of business on Dec. 21, 2010.
Motorola, Inc. stockholders of record will receive 1 share of Motorola Mobility common stock for every 8 shares of Motorola common stock they hold.
Immediately following the distribution of Motorola Mobility common stock to Motorola stockholders, Motorola will effect a 1-for-7 reverse stock split of Motorola common stock, which will become effective prior to the market open on Jan. 4, 2011.


In a joint statement, Greg Brown, Motorola co-CEO and CEO of Motorola Solutions, and Sanjay Jha, Motorola co-CEO and CEO of Motorola Mobility, said: "Today's announcement marks another important milestone toward the upcoming separation that is expected to benefit Motorola, its stockholders, as well as each company's respective customers and employees. We look forward to taking advantage of the opportunities before us as we begin the new year as two independent, publicly traded companies."

On Jan. 4, 2011, Motorola, Inc. will change its name to Motorola Solutions, Inc. and will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol MSI, and Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc. will begin trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol MMI.

Please refer to http://www.motorola.com/investors for additional information, including Frequently Asked Questions, regarding the spin-off of Motorola Mobility and the reverse stock split of Motorola common stock described in this release.

Distribution of Motorola Mobility Shares to Motorola Stockholders

As stated above, prior to the opening of the markets on the distribution date of Jan. 4, 2011, Motorola stockholders of record as of the close of business on Dec. 21, 2010, the record date for the distribution, will receive 1 share of Motorola Mobility common stock for every 8 shares of Motorola common stock they hold.

[longrun]

Read this part!

I know the part that you posted and yes it was true for the distribution you are correct.

Now read what I wanted you to read. Same Doc

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Trading of Motorola Common Stock

Shares of Motorola common stock will continue to trade "regular way" on the NYSE through the period leading up to the distribution date of Jan. 4, 2011. Any holders of shares of Motorola common stock who sell Motorola shares "regular way" on or before the close of business on Jan. 3, 2011, also will be selling their right to receive shares of Motorola Mobility common stock in the distribution. Motorola Mobility common stock is expected to begin trading on a "when-issued" basis on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "MMI WI" (when-issued) on Dec. 17, 2010. On Jan. 4, 2011, Motorola Mobility will begin trading "regular way" under the symbol "MMI" and Motorola Solutions will begin trading under the symbol "MSI." Investors are encouraged to consult with their financial advisers regarding the specific implications of buying or selling Motorola common stock on or before the distribution date.