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When the benefit of firm underwriting is not given to the underwriters


If the credit for firm underwriting is not to be given to the individual underwriter, those shall be treated as unmarked applications. Rosy Ltd. made a public issue of 4,00,000 equity shares of Rs 10 each, Rs 2 payable on application.

When the benefit of the firm underwriting is given to the underwriters?

firm underwriting is treated at par with unmarked applications and its benefit is given to all the underwriters in the ratio of amount underwritten.

How the benefit of unmarked application is given to underwriter?

Unmarked applications are received directly from public. Benefit is given first to company to the extent issue is not underwritten by underwriters in case of partial undertaking. If there is surplus, then benefit of such unmarked applications is given to the underwriters.

What are the benefits of underwriters?

Underwriting helps to set fair borrowing rates for loans, establish appropriate premiums, and create a market for securities by accurately pricing investment risk.

How do you treat firm underwriting application in determination of underwriters liability?

If the entire issue is underwritten by one person he will be given the full credit. As such, his liability will be just equal to the number of shares underwritten minus the number of shares applied for; and, if the shares are fully or over-subscribed, there will be no liability.