Lender
The entity or entities, typically commercial banks, which purchases the bonds pursuant to a private placement for its own portfolio.
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Private Placement or Direct Purchase
The negotiated offering of a New Issue of Bonds directly to one or a limited number of purchasers without using an Underwriter. The Bond purchasers are typically institutional or private investors who may agree to restrictions as to resale, and the purchasers may be required to sign an agreement acknowledging these transfer restrictions.
See Also
Private Placement Memorandum
A type of offering document used in a private placement.
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Negotiated Sale
The sale of a new issue of bonds by an issuer through an exclusive agreement with an underwriter or underwriting syndicate selected by the issuer.