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Gross Underwriting Spread

The differential between the price paid to the issuer of a security (stock, bond, etc.) and the price at which...

Effective Spread

The gross underwriting spread (gross spread) that is adjusted for the impact of a common stock initial public offering's announcement...

No-Talk Clause

In connection with acquisitions and takeovers, and broadly M&As, under a no-talk clause, a target agrees to not engage with...

No-Talk Provision

In connection with acquisitions and takeovers, and broadly M&As, under a no-talk provision, a target agrees to not engage with...

No-Talk Restriction

In connection with acquisitions and takeovers, and broadly M&As, under a no-talk restriction, a target agrees to not engage with...

RLBO

It stands for reverse leveraged buyout; a leveraged buyout (LBO) that involves conducting an initial public offering (IPO) for a...

Reverse Leveraged Buyout

A leveraged buyout (LBO) that involves conducting an initial public offering (IPO) for a company that was previously taken private...

No-Shop Restriction

One of multiple restrictions that are imposed on actions of a target firm (or a shareholder). A no-shop restriction prevents...

Lock-Up Device

In the context of acquisitions and takeovers, it is an arrangement that is designed to entice or facilitate a control...

Crown Jewel Lock-Up

A situation that arises when a target firm, in an acquisition bid (particularly, a hostile takeover), grants an option to...