Securities Offering

Cooling-Off Period
A cooling-off period is an interval designated by regulation or agreement, during which specific actions, such as the launching of securities to the public or striking by a union, are prohibited to provide time for due consideration and resolution.
Originator
An originator can refer to any entity involved in the initial transaction of a mortgage loan, the planning stages of a new securities offering, or the initiation of money transfer instructions.
Restricted Securities
Restricted securities are securities acquired from an issuer in a nonpublic transfer that have sales limitations because they were not part of a public offering and didn't adhere to the Securities Act of 1933.
Sweetener (Finance)
A sweetener is a feature added to a securities offering to make it more attractive to purchasers, often enhancing its appeal and increasing the likelihood of the security being successfully issued.

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