Which factors affect bond underwriting fees? The role of banking relationships
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- Journal Article
- Citation:
- European Financial Management, 2008, 14 (5), pp. 944 - 961
- Issue Date:
- 2008-11-01
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The question of which factors are relevant in determining bond underwriting fees is empirically investigated by analysing 2,202 bond issues completed by European firms during the 1993 - 2003 period. Four major results emerge from the analysis. First, the introduction of the single currency in 1999 has generated an increase in competition among banks, and, as a result, a reduction in underwriting fees. Second, a strong relationship with the issuer's main bank reduces the level of underwriting fees. Third, new issuers are charged with lower underwriter fees relative to firms that have completed issues without building any strong relationship with a bank. Fourth, higher reputation banks charge lower underwriting fees. The implications of these findings are also discussed. © 2008 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
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