The first part is a total mess. I never said anything like that.
The 2nd part, is only partly true. One more time... for distributions > 25% (exception to the rule) the ex-date will be AFTER the record date. In fact it will be one day after the pay-date even.
And since FINRA hasn't announced the ex-date yet........ hint hint...... you should know in which direction we are heading.