Definitions for "Books Closing Date"
The date a share registry is closed off after the declaration of a dividend, so as to determine the amount paid to each shareholder.
The date at which a company's share register is closed off to identify the shareholders and to calculate any entitlement to new issues and dividends.
The date in which a company's share registry rules off processing any changes in share ownership so as to determine shareholder entitlements, for example, in the case of dividends.