Based on the information provided within the question the term being described in this situation is known as the underwriting spread. Like mentioned in the question this term refers to the difference between the amount paid by the underwriting group in a new issue of securities and the price at which securities are offered for sale to the public. This is a term used mainly when dealing with bonds or stocks.
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