A ________ requires that the original owners of the firm maintain ownership of their stock for at least 180 days following an IPO.

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A lock-up agreement is a contract between a company's pre-IPO shareholders and the underwriters of its IPO that prohibits the selling of any shares for a specified period, typically 180 days. This restriction prevents sudden flooding of the market with too many shares, which could cause a decline in the stock's price. The lock-up agreement can also ensure that the original owners maintain their ownership interest in the company for a certain amount of time after the public offering.

A ________ Requires That the Original Owners of the Firm