Block Party: Market Trends 2020/21: Block Trades

Block trades, or “bought deals,” are offerings of a “block” of securities in a transaction in which the underwriters purchase the securities without the marketing that would otherwise accompany the offering. Explore notable transactions, deal structure and process, deal terms, and an outlook for future block trades in this practice note.

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