The company in Problem I grants a 15 percent overallotment option to the underwriter. The underwriter issues

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The company in Problem I grants a 15 percent overallotment option to the underwriter. The underwriter issues shares that are backed by the entire overallotment option but has not yet exercised the option. 

a. Explain what will happen if the price of the stock increases to $22. Describe the underwriter profits from the overallotment option in your explanation. 

b. Explain what will happen if the price of the stock decreases to $11.50. Describe the underwriter profits from the overallotment option in your explanation.

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Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

ISBN: 978-1305262997

11th Edition

Authors: Frank K. Reilly, Keith C. Brown, Sanford J. Leeds

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