bought deal

Definition

In securities underwriting, arrangement where (in contrast to best efforts) the entire bond or stock issue is bought (or a firm commitment is given) by a syndicate of investment bankers to ensure the sale of the entire issue in the shortest possible time. Most new issues are underwritten on bought-deal basis.


bought deal is...

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