initial public offering

noun

Meaning

The first offering to members of the public of stock in a company, normally followed by a listing of that stock on a stock exchange.

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Related words

ipo(English)initial offering(English)public offering(English)secondary market(English)market opening(English)flotation(English)secondary(English)aftermarket(English)

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