Method, apparatus and article-of-manufacture for managing...

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2000-08-22

2010-10-26

Colbert, Ella (Department: 3694)

Data processing: financial, business practice, management, or co

Automated electrical financial or business practice or...

Finance

C705S03600T, C705S037000

Reexamination Certificate

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07822655

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates generally to the field of computer-assisted business methods, and to system and articles-of-manufacture for implementing such methods. More particularly, the invention relates to computer-based methods, apparatus and articles-of-manufacture for supporting the coordination, communication, record-keeping, accounting, security and scheduling needs for the syndicate associated with an initial public offering (“IPO”) or other new financial issue. While the invention is exemplified and discussed herein with reference to IPO's, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention is equally applicable to other types of securities and debt instruments, such as preferred stock, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, etc.

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