Q. Consider the following statements:
- A greenshoe option is an under-allotment option in the context of initial public offering.
- A Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) is a document that is prepared to introduce a new business or product to a potential investor.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer:
Only 2
Notes:
- A greenshoe option is an over-allotment option. In the context of an initial public offering (IPO), it is a provision in an underwriting agreement that grants the underwriter the right to sell investors more shares than initially planned by the issuer if the demand for a security issue proves higher than expected.
- A Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) is a document that is prepared to introduce a new business or product to a potential investor. It is a way of demonstrating value and providing investors with enough information for them to decide whether they want to invest in the company or not.