The dividend declaration date is the date at which the share transfer books are to be closed for determining the investor to receive the next dividend payment.

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The dividend declaration date is when a company's board of directors announces a forthcoming dividend payment, not the date for closing the share transfer books. The date for closing the share transfer books to determine eligible shareholders is known as the record date.

The Dividend Declaration Date Is the Date at Which the Share