Equity Capital Markets
Lead Arranger
Definition
What is Lead Arranger?
The institution that structures and coordinates a financing transaction.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
A lead arranger organises lenders for an infrastructure loan.
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Equity Capital Markets
Initial Public Offering
The first public sale of a private company's shares, after which the shares may trade on an exchange.
Equity Capital MarketsPrimary Offering
A sale of newly issued securities in which the issuer receives the proceeds.
Equity Capital MarketsSecondary Offering
A sale of existing securities by current holders, so the issuer generally does not receive the proceeds.
Corporate ActionsRights Issue
An offer allowing existing shareholders to buy additional shares, usually in proportion to their holdings.