underwritten capital

[/ˌʌndərˈrɪtn ˈkæpɪtəl/]
nounpl: underwritten capitals
capital subscrito
1. The amount of capital that has been committed or guaranteed by underwriters in a company, typically in the context of insurance, investment banking, or corporate financing
The insurance company's underwritten capital exceeded $500 million after the new policy offerings.
O capital subscrito da companhia de seguros ultrapassou $500 milhões após as novas ofertas de apólices.
2. In corporate finance, the amount of shares or capital that investors have agreed to purchase or guarantee during an initial public offering or capital raising event
The underwritten capital for the IPO was fully committed within the first week of the offering period.
O capital subscrito para o IPO foi totalmente comprometido na primeira semana do período de oferta.
In Brazil, 'capital subscrito' is a fundamental concept in corporate law and financial regulations, particularly for companies operating in the insurance and banking sectors. The term is formally used in financial documents, prospectuses, and regulatory filings with the Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM). In the USA, underwritten capital is a critical metric in the insurance industry, determining an insurer's capacity to cover claims and obligations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
subscribed capitalcommitted capitalguaranteed capitalunderwritten funds
Antonyms / Antônimos
unsubscribed capitaluncommitted capitalauthorized capital

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capital subscrito
Most common and formal term used in Brazilian financial and corporate contexts
São Paulo
capital subscrito / capital garantido
Both terms are used interchangeably in financial markets and investment banking sectors
Portugal
capital subscrito
Formal term used in Portuguese corporate law and financial regulations
USA/General English
underwritten capital
Standard terminology in American banking, insurance, and securities industries

Related Words

underwritercapital subscriptionIPO (Initial Public Offering)capital raisingissued capitalshare capitalsyndication

Related Idioms & Phrases

underwritten capital commitment
fully underwritten capital
underwritten capital requirements
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