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During an IPO, underwriters often have a 'Greenshoe' option.

What is the primary purpose of this option?

  1. To guarantee that the company receives a minimum, contractually fixed amount of IPO proceeds regardless of prevailing market conditions.
  2. To give the company's existing management team the contractual right to buy back its own shares at the original IPO price.
  3. To legally prevent institutional investors from quickly flipping or reselling their shares soon after the IPO for a fast profit.
  4. To allow underwriters to stabilize the stock price by purchasing shares if the price falls or selling more if demand is high.

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