The only date that matters is the ex-date.If you were holding...

The only date that matters is the ex-date.

If you were holding the share at the close on the date BEFORE the ex-date then you will receive the entitlement.

The record date is when they look at the share registry to see who was holding on the day before the ex-date.

Since settlement takes (at least) 3 days the record date is usually around 5 days after the day before the ex-date.

So, if you held on the morning of the day before the ex-date but sold later in the afternoon, you will not be entitled to anything.

Cheers,
Richard.