If an Underwriter Overestimates the Demand for a Firm's Securities

question 41

Multiple Choice

If an underwriter overestimates the demand for a firm's securities in a firm commitment offering,the underwriter can

• A)sell the shares back to the issuing firm at a discount.
• B)lower the bid price to the issuing firm.
• C)increase the fees charged to the issuing firm.
• D)cancel the issue and refund the fees paid by the issuing firm.
• E)none of the options

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Stock Price

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