LOCK ENTER 1. SHIFT Underwriters generally: E CTRL END > A. Pay a spread to the issuing firm. B. Provide only best efforts underwriting in the U.S. C. Accept the risk of selling the new securities in exchange for the gross spread. D. Market and distribute an entire issue of new securities within their own firm. E. Pass the risk of unsold shares back to the issuing firm via a firm commitment agreement. 2. With firm commitment underwriting, the issuing firm: A B A. Is unsure of the total amount of funds it will receive until after the offering is completed. B. Is unsure of the number of shares it will actually issue until after the offering is completed C. Knows exactly how many shares will be purchased by the general public during the offer period. D. Retains the financial risk associated with unsold shares. E. Knows upfront the amount of money it will receive from the stock offering