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Greenshoe Option

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Greenshoe Option
An option that allows the underwriting of an IPO to sell additional shares to the public if the demand is high.

Notes:
The name comes from the fact that the Green Shoe Company was the first to issue this type of option.

See also: IPO, Underwriting
Greenshoe option
 Option that allows the underwriter for a new issue to buy and resell additional shares.
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