Alibaba Readies Additional Offering to Meet Share Demand

The transcript discusses the strong demand for a particular IPO, highlighting its oversubscription and the 100% hit rate in one-on-one investor meetings. It explains the mechanics of overallocation, where underwriters issue more shares and buy them back at the IPO price, profiting only if the shares rise. The IPO is compared to major companies like Facebook, Baidu, Tencent, and Amazon, noting its valuation and associated risks, such as corporate governance and China-related uncertainties. Concerns are raised about the NYSE's ability to handle such a large IPO, especially on a quadruple witching day.

What was the primary concern of the underwriter regarding the IPO?

How does the pricing strategy of the IPO relate to its comparison with companies like Baidu and Tencent?