Firm commitment underwriting

Definition

An underwriting in which an investment banking firm commits to buy and sell an entire issue of stock and assumes all financial responsibility for any unsold shares. Also known as bought deal.

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Managing underwriter
The leading firm in an underwriting group, which originates the deal and acts as an agent for the group.

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