HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt Underwriting agreementThe financial definition for Underwriting agreement:The contract between a corporation issuing new publicly offered securities and the managing underwriter as agent for the underwriting group. Compare to agreement among underwriters. Similar MatchesAll or none underwritingAll or none underwritingAn arrangement whereby a security issue is cancelled if the underwriter is unable to resell the entire issue. Firm commitment underwritingFirm commitment underwritingAn underwriting in which an investment banking firm commits to buy and sell an entire issue of stock and assumes all financial responsibility for any unsold shares. Negotiated underwritingNegotiated underwritingA securities offering process in which the purchase price paid to the issuer and the public offering price are determined by negotiation rather than through competitive bidding. Further SuggestionsUnderwritingUnderwriting Commission Underwriting fee Underwriting income Underwriting spread Underwriting syndicate Click to compare definitions of Underwriting agreement Click to view definitions beginning un |