Green Shoe Option
Recently, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) is set to raise short-term debt of Rs. 50,000 crore from scheduled banks for a three-month tenure, with a green shoe option to mop up an additional Rs. 25,000 crore.
Meaning of Green Shoe Option
- A green shoe option is a clause contained in the underwriting agreement of an IPO.
- This option permits the underwriters to buy up to an additional 15% of the shares at the offer price if public demand for the shares exceeds expectations and the shares trade above their offering price.
- It is also known as an over-allotment provision.
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