Devolvement

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Definition: Devolvement


Devolvement


Full Definition of Devolvement


The process of buying back unsubscribed securities following a public offering. When an offering of securities is met with low demand, the shares must be purchased by the underwriter that will then hold them in its own account or sell them on the secondary market.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Devolvement are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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