Laddering
The promotion of inflated pre-IPO prices for the sake of obtaining a greater allotment of the offering.

Investopedia Says:
An underwriter will push up the issue price of an IPO through promotion in order to please the issuer and secure a larger allotment.

Related Terms:
Allotment
Bond Ladder
IPO
Underwriter

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