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MarketsDefinition
Option granted to underwriters in an IPO to purchase up to 15% additional shares from the issuing company at the offering price within 30 days. Used to stabilize the stock price.
If the stock pops, underwriters exercise → buy more from the company at the offer price, sell at market. If the stock falls below offer, underwriters buy in the open market to support the price.
If the stock pops, underwriters exercise → buy more from the company at the offer price, sell at market. If the stock falls below offer, underwriters buy in the open market to support the price.