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Firm commitment underwritingAn underwriting in which an investment banking firm commits to buy and sell an entire issue of stock and assumes all financial responsibility for any unsold shares.Firm commitment underwriting Similar MatchesAll or none underwritingAll or none underwritingAn arrangement whereby a security issue is cancelled if the underwriter is unable to resell the entire issue. Underwriting spreadUnderwriting spreadThe income that is generated by the underwriting syndicate and the selling group, which is essentially the difference between the amount paid to the issuer of securities in a primary distribution and the public offering price. Underwriting CommissionUnderwriting CommissionThe fee investment bankers charge for underwriting a security issue. Underwriting incomeUnderwriting incomeFor an insurance company, the difference between the premiums earned and the costs of settling claims. Underwriting feeUnderwriting feeThe portion of the gross underwriting spread that compensates the securities firms that underwrite a public offering for their services. Further SuggestionsunderwritingUnderwriting Negotiated underwriting Underwriting agreement Underwriting syndicate |
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