	pier imports pir amending dates on split pier imports inc said it amended its record and distribution dates for its previously announced three for two common and cts preferred stock split the split common and cts preferred shares will be distributed on july to shareholders of record june the stock split requires shareholder approval of an increase in authorized shares of common stock to mln from mln and an increase of authorized shares of preferred stock to five mln from one mln the company said the change in the dates was based on the company s desire to have the additional common and cts preferred shares trade for the shortest practical period of time on a when issued basis following a favorable shareholder vote at the annual meeting june it said the previously announced record and distribution dates were may and june respectively the company said reuter 
