The board of directors of Meadow Corporation declared a cash dividend on

January 18, 20x5 , to be paid on February 18, 20x5 , to shareholders holding the

stock on February 2, 20x5 . Given these facts, the date February 2, 20x5 , is

referred to as the

a.

date of declaration.

b.

date of payment.

c.

ex-dividend date.

d.

date of record.