Series 52: 3.2.2.3. Formulating And Submitting The Bid

3.2.2.3. Formulating and Submitting the Bid

With the preliminary official statement, continuing disclosure agreement, and syndicate letter in tow, the syndicate will attempt to collect as much information as possible on the issuer, the bond issue itself, and the strength of the market for the bond. It may share the preliminary official statement with potential investors and gather indications of interest. However, a syndicate will not invest as much effort into soliciting early interest from investors as it would in a negotiated sale where the issuer has already committed to using its services.

Just prior to the issuer’s announced date for the bidding, syndicate members will meet to:

• Discuss possible bids

• Set the reoffering sca