Abstract
We show that corporate bond issuers benefit from utilizing existing underwriter relationships when rolling over bonds, but at the same time become exposed to underwriter distress. A strong relationship enables the underwriter to credibly certify the issuer resulting in lower direct issuance costs and lower underpricing. However, if the underwriter becomes distressed, this spills over to the issuer’s credit risk, because it weakens the relationship and increases the risk of involuntary relationship termination. The credit risk spillover is more pronounced for risky, opaque issuers with high rollover exposure, i.e., those issuers most in need of certification by an underwriter.
Original language | English |
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Publication date | 2018 |
Number of pages | 44 |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Event | 2018 Financial Management Association European Conference - University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway Duration: 13 Jun 2018 → 15 Jun 2018 http://www.fmaconferences.org/Norway/NorwayProgram.htm |
Conference
Conference | 2018 Financial Management Association European Conference |
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Location | University of Agder |
Country/Territory | Norway |
City | Kristiansand |
Period | 13/06/2018 → 15/06/2018 |
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Keywords
- Underwriter relationship
- Corporate bonds
- Certification
- Rollover risk
- Relationship banking