What Is a Compound Gearset

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What is a compound gearset?

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Underwriting Syndicate

A group of underwriters who come together to share the financial risk of underwriting large transactions, such as issuing new securities.

Green Shoe Provision

An option in a stock market offering that allows underwriters to buy up to an additional 15% of company shares at the offering price.

Seasoned Equity Offering (SEO)

Refers to a new equity issue of shares by a company after its initial public offering (IPO) to raise additional capital.

Standby Underwriting Agreement

An arrangement where an underwriter agrees to buy any unsold shares after a public offering to ensure the issuing company raises the full amount of capital.