book-building

A form of bookbuilding — Making an initial public offering (IPO) by means of a bookbuild; the process of setting the initial price of an IPO based on preliminary bids by potential investors.

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Meanings

nounbook-building (plural book-buildings)

plural book-buildings

  1. alternativeAlternative form of bookbuilding.

    In the book-building process the Lead Manager is appointed by the issuing company as the Book Runner.

    2024, Dr. S. K. Singh , Dr. C. L. Agrawal, NEP Corporate Accounting B. Com. 3rd Sem (Major), page 90
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    However, if during the book-building it becomes clear that demand is either very strong or weak, the price range can be revised and new bids invited from investors.

    2001, Tim Jenkinson, Alexander Ljungqvist, Going Public, page 18

    Up to now, there has been relatively little research attempting to relate the US styled book-building method and the pronounced under-pricing of new issues.

    2024, Dr P Roopa, Book Building Methods of Public issues in India, page 48
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