Declaration: On August 25th, the company announces a dividend in a press release
Ex-dividend date: On September 15th, people who buy on this date or after not get dividends. An investor would have to buy on the 14th to get access.
Holder of Record date: Since settlement in the American stock market is T+3, 3+14th = September 17. On September 17th, all the records would have solidified.
Payment date: On September 30th, the company sends cash out to shareholders.
What happens if I bought the stock on September 14th, and sold it on September 16 (after ex-dividend, but before record date)? Would I still be entitled to the cash dividend?