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A technology company with $900 million in annual revenue chooses a Direct Listing instead of a traditional IPO.

Which of the following is a primary risk or trade-off associated with this decision?

  1. Total underwriter fees are higher due to complexity
  2. Insiders are forced into a 360-day lock-up
  3. Lack of price stabilization and 'Greenshoe' support
  4. The company cannot raise any new capital

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