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If an underwriter exercises the greenshoe, the company issues shares and receives cash.

Where does this 'extra' cash appear on the company's balance sheet?

  1. Cash increases, and Retained Earnings increases.
  2. Cash increases, and Common Stock / APIC increases.
  3. The cash is held in an 'Underwriter Escrow' account and is not on the company's balance sheet.
  4. Cash increases, and a 'Greenshoe Liability' is recorded.

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