Underwriters generally:
A)pay a spread to the issuing firm.
B)provide only best efforts underwriting in the U.S.
C)receive less compensation under a competitive agreement than under a negotiated agreement.
D)market and distribute an entire issue of new securities within their own firm.
E)pass the risk of unsold shares back to the issuing firm via a firm commitment agreement.

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Underwriters typically receive more compensation under a negotiated agreement because they take on more risk and have more involvement in the pricing and distribution process compared to a competitive agreement.

Underwriters Generally