AMERITRUST <AMTR> SETS TWO FOR ONE STOCK SPLIT AmeriTrust Corp said its board declared a two-for-one stock split, and management intends to recommend to directors an increase in the quarterly dividend to at least 50 cts per share presplit from the current 44 cts. The company said shareholders at the May 14 annual meeting will be asked to approve an increase in authorized common shares to 100 mln from 25 mln, as well as a limitation of directors' liability and the establishment of a classified board. The split is subject to approval of the increase in authorized common shares, it said.