Patent ID: 7987131
Filing Date: 2011-07-26
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method for allocating dividends to a block of common stock shares, comprising: selling a plurality of Class A common stock shares associated with a company, utilizing a stock exchange computer; selling a plurality of Class No-Dividend common stock shares associated with the company, the plurality of Class A common stock shares and the plurality of Class No-Dividend common stock shares forming the block of common stock shares, utilizing the stock exchange computer; determining a total dividend amount for the block of common stock shares, utilizing a client computer; allocating a first percentage of the total dividend amount to the plurality of Class A common stock shares, utilizing the client computer; allocating a second percentage of the total dividend amount to the plurality of Class No-Dividend common stock shares, utilizing the client computer; performing a share buyback of a predetermined number of Class No-Dividend common stock shares of the plurality of Class No-Dividend common stock shares, utilizing a monetary amount substantially equal to the second percentage of the total dividend amount, utilizing the stock exchange computer; and distributing the first percentage of the total dividend amount to dividend accounts of owners of the Class A common stock shares, utilizing the client computer.