HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt Lead underwriterThe financial definition for Lead underwriter:The head of a syndicate of financial firms that are sponsoring an initial public offering of securities or a secondary offering of securities. Could also apply to bond issues. Similar MatchesManaging underwriterManaging underwriterThe leading firm in an underwriting group, which originates the deal and acts as an agent for the group. UnderwriterUnderwriterA firm, usually an investment bank, that buys an issue of securities from a company and resells it to investors. In general, A party that guarantees the proceeds to the firm from a security sale, thereby in effect taking ownership of the securities. Underwriters discountUnderwriters discountSee: Gross spread Click to compare definitions of Lead underwriter Click to view definitions beginning le |