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Backstop Commitment

A type of underwriting in which an investment bank commits to a worst-case price, just contrary to a bought deal...

League Table

A list of underwriting participations by all banks in the investment banking industry. This list is used as a basis...

RTO

Abbreviation for reverse takeover; the acquisition of a public company by a private company so that the latter can become...

Underwriting Cycle

In relation to underwriting in insurance, it is the successive up- and-down pattern that characterizes the property and casualty (P&C)...

Qualifying Insurance Policy

In accounting, it is an insurance policy is issued by an insurance firm not related (i.e., not a related party)...

Underwriting Discipline

In connection with underwriting in insurance, it is the process undertaken by an insurer whereby it properly evaluates the risk...

Sticky IPO

An initial public offering (IPO) issue that the underwriter cannot sell easily. IPO deals become sticky when the issuer experiences...

Sticky Initial Public Offering

An initial public offering (IPO) issue that the underwriter cannot sell easily. IPO deals become sticky when the issuer experiences...

Primary Market

A market for new issues of securities where buyers (investors) deals directly with sellers (issuers). In a primary market, the...

Price Stabilization

A market action that aims to protect a newly issued stock. It involves a lead underwriter intervening in the market...