IPO Reservation

• Definition: A process by which a portion of shares in an initial public offering (IPO) is set aside or reserved for specific categories of investors, such as institutional investors, retail investors, employees, or other eligible groups. IPO reservations aim to ensure equitable access to shares and may provide preferential treatment to certain investor categories based on regulatory requirements or the company’s policies.
• Alternate Term: Allocation Reservation, IPO Allotment Set-Aside