Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) Underwriters appear to use the information they acquire during the book-building stage to intentionally underprice the IPO, thereby reducing their exposure to losses.
• B) The blue tooth option allows the underwriter to issue more stock, amounting to 15% of the original offer size, at the IPO offer price.
• C) The lead underwriter usually makes a market in the stock and assigns an analyst to cover it.
• D) In most cases, the preexisting shareholders are subject to a 180-day lockup; they cannot sell their shares for 180 days after the IPO. Once the lockup period expires, they are free to sell their shares.

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