Answer:
In terms of dividend payment procedures, the payment date refers to the date:
on which the firm actually sends the dividend to investors.
Explanation:
There are three dates with regard to the payment of dividends. Â The first date is the declaration date when the board of directors of the company decides to pay the dividends to stockholders. Â The second date is the date of record when the records are checked to establish the stockholders entitled to receive dividends. Â The last is the payment date when actual payment of the dividend is made to the investors through the issue of dividend warrants or certificates.