a dividend is a bit like an inheritance isnt it?
you're not entitled to it until you get it.
shorters who have had it deducted on account (this can occur on ex date) should get it refunded if it is cancelled
and vice versa ,
I reckon anyway.
Of course they should pull it if the period they need to look forward (to determine their ability to meet committements) is more than a week or two. If its 12 months then not a shadow of a doubt it should be pulled. UNLESS of course they already have a committment by the state to cover their arse in which case they could continue to pay it - they may know a lot more than we do.