Sunday, July 13, 2008

Greeshoe Option

The explanation for greenshoe option has been taken from investopedia.

Greenshoe option gives the underwriter an option to increase the allotment of shares.

In case the issuer feels there is a need for more capital or even to stabilize the price of the security it may be decided to over-allot the securities.This could also be done in case the demand for the security increases far more than expected.

Greenshoe option may allow the underwriter to issue 15% more shares than the original decided number

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