Over-allotment option

Over-allotment option

The option granted to an underwriter in a public offering giving it the option, for a period of anywhere from 15 to 45 days (usually 30 days) after the effective date, to purchase additional securities from the issuer (usually up to 15% of the shares being sold) at the initial price to the public, for the purpose of covering over-subscriptions for the securities. See 'Green Shoe'.

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