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XV NISM Series XV
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Which of the following best describes a ‘Green Shoe Option’ in an IPO?

Practice question from NISM XV Mock Test 5 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    Right of investors to sell shares to the company

  2. Right of underwriters to buy additional shares

    Correct answer

  3. C

    Right of the company to repurchase shares

  4. D

    Right of promoters to sell bonus shares

Why this is the answer

A Green Shoe Option allows underwriters to buy additional shares (usually up to 15%) at the offering price if demand exceeds expectations. This stabilizes the market price and allows the company to raise extra funds. Options A, C, and D misinterpret the function of this provision.

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