The Difference Between the Price an Underwriter Pays an Issuer

question 41

Multiple Choice

The difference between the price an underwriter pays an issuer and the underwriter's offering price is called the:

• A)spread.
• B)margin.
• C)offer differential.
• D)firm commitment.
• E)underwriting capital.

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