Write notes on the following: (ii) Green Shoe Option

CS Executive · Capital Markets & Securities Laws · PYQS · June 2017
Write notes on the following: (ii) Green Shoe Option

Answer & Explanation:

Green Shoe Option "Green Shoe Option" means an option of allocating shares in excess of the shares included in the public issue and operating a post-listing price stabilizing mechanism in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 45 of SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2009. A company desirous of availing this option, should in the resolution of the general meeting authorizing the public issue, seek authorization also for the possibility of allotment of further shares to the 'Stabilizing Agent' (SA) at the end of the stabilization period. The company should appoint one of the merchant bankers or book runners, amongst the issue management team, as the "stabilizing agent" (SA), who will be responsible for the price stabilization process, if required. The SA shall enter into an agreement with the issuer company, prior to filing of offer document with SEBI, clearly stating all the terms and conditions relating to this option including fees charged/expenses to be incurred by SA for this purpose. The SA should also enter into an agreement with the promoter(s) or pre-issue shareholders who will lend their shares under the provisions of this scheme, specifying the maximum number of shares that may be borrowed from the promoters or the shareholders, which shall not be in excess of 15% of the total issue size. The details of the agreements mentioned above should be disclosed in the draft prospectus, the draft Red Herring prospectus, Red Herring prospectus and the final prospectus. The agreements should also be included as material documents for public inspection. The lead merchant banker or the Lead Book Runner, in consultation with the SA, shall determine the amount of shares to be over-allotted with the public issue, subject to the maximum number specified above. SA shall maintain a register for minimum (3) years from the end of stabilisation period. SA shall submit a report to stock exchange on daily basis and final report to SEBI after stabilisation period. Promoters or any person holding 5% or more shares may transfer share to SA in GSO. Stabilisation period for maximum 30 days. Prior to filling the draft offer document there shall be agreement between Issuer and Stabilising Agent.

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