I suppose this question could have been phrased differently as it infers divs are coincidental with the financial report but since it was answered in such a matter of fact fashion one could assume the dates to be the same. As to the circumstances leading up to the reasons for reporting on that date I suggest it's a question of interest but doesn't alter what has been already factored in for the selection of the date. I don't recall any reason being stated for the date and the time required IMHO doesn't appear to be unduly delayed given what we know of the stages we are in of the process.