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Investment Bank
Practical Law Glossary Item 9-383-2622 (Approx. 3 pages)
Glossary
Investment Bank
Investment banks assist companies in raising money through the issuance and sale of equity and debt securities in the capital markets. In addition to new securities offerings, investment banks:
- Facilitate the distribution of previously issued securities through secondary offerings.
- Maintain markets for securities listed on a securities exchange.
- Act as finders in private placements.
An investment bank can act as an underwriter or an initial purchaser in connection with securities offerings.
Investment banks also provide their clients with treasury and other financial services and with strategic advice and execution services for transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and other corporate reorganizations.
For more information on the role of investment banks, see these Practice Notes: