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Underwriter Syndicate

A group of investment banks that jointly underwrite the issuance of securities by a company. The syndicate pools the resources...

Unclean Shell

A general term that may refer to either a dirty shell or a messy shell. Broadly speaking, unclean shells are…

Unclean Shell Corporation

A general term that may refer to either a dirty shell corporation or a messy shell corporation. Broadly speaking, unclean…

Underwriter Discount

The underwriter's profit or compensation in an initial public offering (IPO). It is equal to the difference between the offering...

Unseasoned Equity Issue

An equity issue by a firm that doesn’t have common stock outstanding (i.e., that is not listed). Differently stated, it…

Unseasoned Equity Offering

An equity issue by a firm that doesn’t have common stock outstanding (i.e., that is not listed). Differently stated, it…

Unaccredited Investor

An investor that doesn’t have a minimum net worth of $1 million (excluding primary residence equity) either independently or jointly…

Unclean Shell Company

A general term that may refer to either a dirty shell company or a messy shell company. Broadly speaking, unclean…

Underwriter Discount

The fee that an underwriter earns from underwriting a security (e.g., equity offering). The underwriter discount is the difference between...

Universal Offer

An initial public offering (IPO) in which, and contrary to bookbuilding, the final offer price is determined prior to opening...