RE:How soon can the dividend be announced?They announced the divvy for DFN on the morning of December 15th. Not sure why they announced so early unless it was to draw more interest. Ironically they amended the valuation for the end of day on the 15th and the valuation was below $15, so it didn't actually qualify for the divy. They might do the same for FFN if it is just over the $15 cutoff at the end of day on the 14th.