11. Whitehall would then be able to participate on a pro rata basis in the rights offering. 12. It also recommended a pro rata distribution of GST with top ups to the supported States. 13. Pro rata has a Latin etymology, from " feminine ablative of calculated ( rate or change ).14. Within New South Wales a pro rata system was set up in order to raise funds more efficiently. 15. The larger counties have wanted payment on a pro rata method, to reflect their larger share of treatment. 16. The newly created counties, however, were immediately saddled with their pro rata share of their parent county's debt. 17. Under this plan, 2, 300 people who didn't get refunds will be compensated on a pro rata basis. 18. Pro rata bond structures pay each tranche a proportionate share of principal throughout the life of the security.19. Seven producer partnerships were formed by the shareholders who had been allocated looms on a pro rata basis. 20. Johnson said that if the sale closes after that time, additional dividends will paid on a pro rata basis.