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Underwriting 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 agreement 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 CommissionUnderwriting CommissionThe fee investment bankers charge for underwriting a security issue. All 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. Further SuggestionsFirm commitment underwritingNegotiated underwriting Underwriting underwriting Underwriting income |
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