The Offer Price of Shares in an IPO Is Generally

question 60

Multiple Choice

The offer price of shares in an IPO is generally less than the price those shares sell for at the end of the first trading day. Which of the following parties suffer most from this situation?

• A) the underwriters of the IPO
• B) the lead underwriter of the IPO
• C) the buyers of shares after the initial offering
• D) the pre-IPO shareholders of the issuing firm

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