lead bank

• Institution financière qui gère un crédit syndiqué ou coordonne un groupe de prêteurs dans une opération de financement importante, en agissant comme organisateur principal et administrateur.

A financial institution that manages a syndicated loan or coordinates a group of lenders in a large financing deal, acting as the primary organizer and administrator.

1. Primary financial institutionC1formal

   The main bank that arranges and manages a syndicated loan or a bond issuance, coordinating with other participating banks.

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   • The lead bank negotiated the terms of the loan on behalf of the syndicate.
   • Several banks participated in the deal, but only one acted as the lead bank.
   • The lead bank is responsible for underwriting the bond offering.