GREEN SHOE OPTION is a clause contained in the underwriting agreement of an initial public offering (IPO). The green shoe option, which is also often referred to as an over-allotment provision, allows the underwriting syndicate to buy up to an additional 15% of the shares at the offering price if public demand for the shares exceeds expectations and the stock trades above its offering price.
DEFERRED REVENUE EXPENDITURE see DEFERRED EXPENDITURE.
BID TICK RULE is a NASD rule prohibiting a short sale transaction when the current best bid in a security is less than the previous best bid. That is, when it is on a "down-tick." The bid tick rule does not apply to the OTCBB.
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