Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 94

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 bluetooth 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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