Banking Investment Banking

Question 1

What is the primary role of an investment bank in an IPO?

Accepted Answer

Underwrite and distribute the new shares to the public

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Provide FDIC insurance on the offering

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Set the federal funds rate for the offering period

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Issue regulatory approval on behalf of the SEC

Question 2

In a 'bought deal,' who bears the risk if the securities cannot be sold at the agreed price?

Accepted Answer

The investment bank

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The issuing company

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The SEC

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Retail investors

Question 3

What does the term 'tombstone advertisement' refer to in investment banking?

Accepted Answer

A notice announcing a completed securities offering

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An ad warning of a failed merger

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A regulatory filing for a bankrupt firm

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A prospectus for a bond default

Question 4

Which document provides potential investors with detailed financial and business information before an IPO?

Accepted Answer

Prospectus (S-1)

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Term sheet

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Form 10-K

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Commitment letter

Question 5

What is a 'greenshoe option' in an underwriting agreement?

Accepted Answer

An option allowing underwriters to sell additional shares if demand is high

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A penalty clause for late filings

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A lock-up period restriction on insiders

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A cap on underwriter fees

Question 6

In M&A advisory, what is a 'fairness opinion'?

Accepted Answer

A written assessment by a bank that a transaction price is fair

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A legal ruling by the DOJ on antitrust grounds

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A shareholder vote approving the merger terms

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An SEC letter confirming the deal complies with securities law