Underwriters exercise full option in Forgent Power Solutions IPO
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📌 Key Takeaways
- Underwriters exercised the full over-allotment (greenshoe) option for Forgent Power Solutions.
- The move was driven by significantly high investor demand following the company's IPO.
- Exercising the option allows the company to raise more capital than originally planned.
- The successful execution suggests strong market confidence and a stable stock price performance.
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NEW YORK - Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:FPS) announced Tuesday that underwriters have fully exercised their option to purchase additional shares in connection with the company’s initial public offering. The stock has shown significant momentum since its debut, with shares now trading at $33.41, representing a 15.52% return in its first week on the market.