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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 CommissionUnderwriting CommissionThe fee investment bankers charge for underwriting a security 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 feeUnderwriting feeThe portion of the gross underwriting spread that compensates the securities firms that underwrite a public offering for their services. UnderwritingUnderwritingActing as the underwriter in the issue of new securities for a firm. Further SuggestionsFirm commitment underwritingUnderwriting income Negotiated underwriting underwriting All or none underwriting |
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