greenshoe option

noun

A provision in an initial public offering underwriting agreement, allowing an underwriter to sell more shares than initially planned if demand exceeds expectations.

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Meanings

noungreenshoe option (plural greenshoe options)

plural greenshoe options

  1. businessA provision in an initial public offering underwriting agreement, allowing an underwriter to sell more shares than initially planned if demand exceeds expectations.
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