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pro rata

[proh ray-tuh, rah-] / proʊ ˈreɪ tə, ˈrɑ- /


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Informa’s largest institutional shareholder plans to take part in the placing on a pro rata basis, the group said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

There is one wrinkle, he adds: The pro rata rule.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 9, 2026

Burdis says it is possible that redemption requests at some might exceed the threshold of 5% of assets, after which Blue Owl is allowed to only honor them partially, in a pro rata fashion.

From Barron's ● Dec. 10, 2025

In that case, you’d only owe pro rata rent through the date when you vacate the unit and a landlord couldn’t charge you any fines or fees for terminating the lease.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 20, 2024

As a temporary expedient—to keep the bank sufficiently under cover and still allow Boyne the publicity he needs—replace this money pro rata among yourselves.

From The Million-Dollar Suitcase by Alice MacGowan


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