Selected firms may be asked to provide underwriting services for UMBA, such as fixed rate debt, [serve as a remarketing agent for variable rate debt issues, serve as dealer for taxexempt or taxable commercial paper] and provide other investment banking services as may be required. The scope of services to be provided by investment banking firms can be expected to include, but not be limited to, the following: i. Development and presentation of financing structures that are consistent with UMBA’s goals for a proposed bond issuance; ii. Participation in the preparation and review of various legal documents associated with a proposed bond issuance. iii. Assistance with the process of obtaining credit ratings; iv. Development and assistance with execution of a marketing strategy that addresses both retail and institutional investors as may be applicable; v. Preparation and presentation of preliminary pricing information, syndicate price views, and relevant economic and market data prior to the issuance of bonds; vi. Management of the underwriting syndicate formed for a particular UMBA bond issuance, and compliance with issue price regulations; vii. Underwriting bonds, as may be necessary, to meet UMBA’s goals for a specific bond issuance; and viii. Development and delivery of post-sale information to UMBA.
