Placement Fee

Definition:

A fee paid to the underwriters or Placement Agent on placing an offering of securities (i.e., on the Closing of an offering), the terms of which are set out in the Engagement Letter or Placing Agreement.

Also referred to as an Underwriting Commission.

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