Bookbuilding
Add strike, limit or stepped orders to a book, set limit prices and order amounts, and monitor order status to see how the book is developing in real time.
Manage the whole bookbuilding process
Order management
Easily add, modify and organise orders in real time, helping you build the book.
Live book view
Get a clear, real-time snapshot of the book's status, including how covered the book is at different price levels.
Collaboration and reporting
Work together in a shared space, with admin controls that manage permissions, ensuring effective teamwork and accountability.
Key benefits for organisations
- Time saved on each deal through faster execution
- 20hrs
- Less time spent on admin in a typical month
- 55hrs
- Reduction in exposure to compliance risk
- 90%
Why use DealBridge for bookbuilding?
Learn how our platform can help your organisation.
Increased efficiency
Simplify order management and gain real-time insight, enabling your team to focus on high-value activities and drive faster deal execution.
Better decision-making
Use comprehensive pricing insights to make informed, quick decisions that achieve the best possible execution for your deals.
Enhanced collaboration
Encourage teamwork with intuitive permission management, allowing the right team members to contribute effectively throughout the process.
Bookbuilding FAQs
What is bookbuilding?
Bookbuilding is a systematic process companies use to determine demand for their securities before an initial public offering (IPO) or other capital raising event. It involves collecting orders from investors, so the issuer can gauge interest and set an optimal price for the offering.
How does bookbuilding work?
Underwriters solicit bids from institutional investors over a set period. Investors indicate how many shares they are willing to buy and at what price. This helps the issuer assess demand and decide on the final offer price and the allocation of shares.
How does a team manage bookbuilding?
By coordinating communication among team members, collecting investor orders and monitoring demand in real time. With a specialised platform, teams can organise data, analyse insights and make informed decisions throughout the process.
What are the UK regulatory considerations for bookbuilding in listed equity markets?
In the UK, bookbuilding must comply with the rules of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Key considerations include transparency in communication, adherence to insider dealing laws and fair treatment of all investors during the offering.
How does DealBridge support bookbuilding?
DealBridge provides a secure platform for order management, real-time book visibility and pricing insights. Teams can collaborate effectively, track demand and make informed decisions, which simplifies the whole bookbuilding process.
What makes DealBridge a good choice for bookbuilding?
DealBridge offers a user-friendly interface and strong features designed for finance professionals. Unlike Excel, it provides real-time order management, analytics and collaboration tools that simplify the process.
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