History and Origin of Green Shoe Option

The green shoe option, also known as an over-allotment option, was first introduced in the United States in the 1930s by the investment banking firm, Green Shoe Manufacturing Company. The company’s initial public offering was oversubscribed, indicating a higher demand for shares than the number of shares available for sale. To address this demand, the underwriters of the offering exercised Read More …

Syndicate Underwriting: An Overview Syndicate underwriting is a process in which multiple underwriters join together to provide financing for a large-scale project or investment. This approach allows for the sharing of risk and resources among the underwriters, and can help to ensure that large-scale investments are adequately funded. How Syndicate Underwriting works: When a company or organization needs to raise Read More …