Standby Underwriting (Standby)
A type of underwriting in which an investment bank (the underwriter) agrees to purchase the portion of the new securities issue that remains after a public offering.
Investopedia Commentary
This eliminates the issuer's risk, but it increases the investment banker's risk.
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See also: Investment Bank, IPO, Issuer, New Issue, Underwriting
Also spelled: stand by underwriting