alleryStart learning →What is the fee retained by underwriters out of IPO proceeds called?
AGreenshoe premium
BUnderwriting spread
CFlipping charges
DCall premium fee
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Underwriting spread
Underwriters keep a portion of the proceeds, calculated as a discount from the share price, as the underwriting spread.
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