"bookrunner" meaning in English

See bookrunner in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: bookrunners [plural]
Etymology: From book + runner. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|book|runner}} book + runner Head templates: {{en-noun}} bookrunner (plural bookrunners)
  1. The main underwriter or manager in equity, debt, or hybrid securities issuances, who syndicates with other investment banks in order to lower the risk. Wikipedia link: bookrunner
    Sense id: en-bookrunner-en-noun-ILjzcHXB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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