A balloon note is the name given to a promissory note in which repayment involves a balloon payment. A balloon mortgage is a written instrument that exchanges real property as security for the repayment of a debt, the last installment of which is a balloon payment, frequently all the principal of the debt.
Direct Stock Purchase and Dividend Reinvestment Plan. American Stock Transfer, Microsoft's transfer agent, administers a direct stock purchase plan and a dividend reinvestment program for the company. To find out more about these programs you may contact AST directly at (800) 285-7772, Option 1, between the hours of 5 A.M. and 5 P.M. Pacific Time, Monday through Fridays. Alternatively, you can the view program online by going to AST's Web site. Microsoft pays a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share.
The long-term projected earnings growth rate serves as a proxy for future dividend growth, assuming the payout ratio stays unchanged. In 2013, Microsoft paid $0.92 per share in dividends. Assuming a 7.5% growth rate, the company will pay $0.99 per share ($0.92 Ã 1.075) in 2014.