The Key Differences Between a Negotiated Offer and a Competitive

question 56

Multiple Choice

The key differences between a negotiated offer and a competitive offer is that:

• A)the underwriters can not set the spread in a negotiated bid but can in a competitive offer.
• B)the issuing firm can offer its security to the highest bidder in a competitive bid but in a
• Negotiated bid only one investment banker is used.
• C)the issuing firm work the underwriter for the best spread in a negotiated bid which will be
• Less than available in a competitive offer.
• D)the underwriter will not do a full investigation in negotiated bid because the company is at
• Their mercy while in a competitive bid the underwriter must be extra diligent.
• E)None of the above.

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