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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 MatchesUnderwriting syndicateUnderwriting syndicateA group of investment banks that work together to sell new security offerings to investors. The underwriting syndicate is led by the lead underwriter. See also: Lead underwriter. Underwriting feeUnderwriting feeThe portion of the gross underwriting spread that compensates the securities firms that underwrite a public offering for their services. Underwriting incomeUnderwriting incomeFor an insurance company, the difference between the premiums earned and the costs of settling claims. Underwriting agreementUnderwriting agreementThe contract between a corporation issuing new publicly offered securities and the managing underwriter as agent for the underwriting group. Compare to agreement among underwriters. Underwriting CommissionUnderwriting CommissionThe fee investment bankers charge for underwriting a security issue. Further SuggestionsunderwritingAll or none underwriting Negotiated underwriting Underwriting spread Underwriting |
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