A company's first sale of stock to the public. Securities offered in an IPO are often, but not always, those of young, small companies seeking outside equity capital and a public market for their [..]

The initial issuance of common stock registered for public trading by a formerly private corporation.Synonyms: IPO

The process of selling stock in a corporation for the first time to the general public. IPOs are handled by investment banking firms, which study the corporation's financial situation and th [..]

(See: Primary distribution)

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When a company reaches a certain stage in its growth, it may decide to issue stock, or go public, with an initial public offering (IPO). The goal may be to raise capital, to provide liquidity for the existing shareholders, or a number of other reasons. Any company planning an IPO must register its offering with the Securities and Exchange Commissio [..]

A company’s first public offering of stock. In an IPO, investment banks buy a company’s shares and then offer them to the public at an offering price. As the stock is traded, the market price may be more or less than the offering price. Keep in mind that the return and principal value of stock prices will fluctuate as market conditions change. And [..]

The first offering of common stock to the public.

An initial public offering occurs when a company first sells its shares to the public.

Definition IPO. The first sale of stock by a company to the public. The most common reason for a company to initiate an IPO is in order to raise more capital. One of the most difficult parts of an IPO [..]

The original sale of a company's securities to the public.

The first time a private company offers securities for sale to the public.

When a private company goes public for the first time.

The first sale of stock by a private company to the public

A company's first sale of stock to the public. When a company "goes public," it sells blocks of stock shares to an investment firm that specializes in initial offerings of stocks and resells them to the public.

An initial public offering (IPO) is the process of launching a firm on to the stock exchange for the first time by inviting the general public and financial institutions to subscribe for shares.

The first time a company issues stock to the general public.

A company's first stock issue offered to the public. Often, companies go public when their need for cash, perhaps to finance growth, exceeds the amount private investors, such as venture capitali [..]

Taking a company public, which means making it possible for investors to buy the stock, the management makes an initial public offering.

See float.

When a company first offers shares on the stock market to sell them to the general public. Also known as floating on the stock market.

First-time public offering of a company (a broad public has the opportunity to invest in the company by buying shares).

The first offering of a company’s shares to the public.

A company’s first sale of stock to the public.

occurs when a company registers its stock with the Securities and Exchange Commission and can sell equity ownership in the company to the public. Access is gained to a source of capital which did not [..]

An initial public offering (IPO) refers to when a company first sells its shares to the public. By their nature, investing in an IPO is a risky and speculative investment. The IPOs of all but the smal [..]

A company's first stock issue offered to the public. Often, companies go public when their need for cash, perhaps to finance growth, exceeds the amount private investors, such as venture capitalists, are willing or able to provide. Investment banks buy shares, and then offer them to the public at an offering price. As the stock is traded, the [..]

A company's first stock issue offered to the public. Often, companies go public when their need for cash, perhaps to finance growth, exceeds the amount private investors, such as venture capitali [..]

A company's first public offering of stock.

A company’s first public offering of stock. In an IPO, investment banks buy a company’s shares and then offer them to the public at an offering price. As the stock is traded, the market price may be m [..]

See float.

A company’s first public offering of stock. In an IPO, investment banks buy a company’s shares and then offer them to the public at an offering price. As the stock is traded, the market price may be m [..]

  -  A security's initial public offering (IPO) is the first offering of that security on the stock markets. The sale must be accomplished in conjunction with a prospectus that defines the provis [..]

The first time a company lists on the stock exchange, and asks investors to buy shares in it, is known as an IPO, new share issue, or flotation.

The first public sale of a company’s equity resulting in a quoted stock price on a stock exchange.

The first sale of shares to the public, usually by subscription from a group of investment dealers. Institutional investors

A company’s first public offering of stock. In an IPO, investment banks buy a company’s shares and then offer them to the public at an offering price. As the stock is traded, the market price may be more or less than the offering price. Keep in mind that the return and principal value of stock prices will fluctuate as market conditions change. And [..]

When a company publicly offers its shares for sale for the first time on a stock exchange, this is called an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The most important goal of an IPO is to raise capital that t [..]

An initial public offering (IPO) is a type of public offering where shares of stock in a company are sold to the general public, on a securities exchange, for the first time. Through this process, a p [..]

 the initial offering of publicly available stock by a private company. All companies undergoing an IPO must register with the SEC and take the necessary steps to comply with all applicable rules and [..]

The issue of new shares by a previously private company as it becomes a public company. Limit Order:

An issue of new stock by a once private company to transform itself into a publicly held one. IPOs are usually done to raise cash for growing young companies that need larger sources of capital than t [..]

The first time a company makes a public offering of its shares is called Initial Public Offering (IPO) or floating. The IPO (US term) or floating (UK term) converts the company from a private company [..]

A company's first sale of stock to the public.

The first offering to the public of common stock, e.g., of a former privately held firm, or a portion of the common stock of a hitherto wholly-owned subsidiary.

An event where a company sells its shares to the public for the first time. The company can be referred to as an IPO for a period of time after the event.

The first time a company raises finance by issuing equity that can be purchased on the open market.

first sale of stock to the public by a corporation.

The first time a company's shares are traded on the stock exchange, also known as a flotation. A detailed prospectus or flotation document is issued for potential investors to read about the company, its history, strategy, directors, risks and accounts before they might invest.

A corporation's first offering of stock to the public.

An initial public offering (IPO) occurs when a company first sells common shares to investors in the public. Generally, the company offers primary shares this way, although sometimes, secondary shares are also sold as IPOs. For a company to offer IPOs, they need to hire a corporate lawyer as well as an investment banker to underwrite the offer. The [..]

The first time a company issues stock for sale to the public is known as the initial public offering

The first offer of a company's stock to the public.

  A company's first offering of common stock to the general public. [Chapters 19 and 23] Interest

A company's first sale of stock to the public. Securities offered in an IPO are often, but not always, those of young, small companies seeking outside equity capital and a public market for their [..]