Which of the Following Describes a Firm Commitment Underwriting

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a firm commitment underwriting?

A) Finding a large institutional buyer or investor such as another FI for a private placement.
B) Investment bankers acting as agents on a fee basis related to their success in placing the issue.
C) Investment bankers act as agents and purchase securities from the issuer at one price for sale to the public at a different price.
D) Bank using its lending powers to coerce customers to buy the products sold by its securities affiliate.
E) Purchase of securities from the issuer at one price for resale to the public at a slightly higher price.