Going Public
The process of selling shares that were formerly privately held to new investors for the first time. Otherwise known as an initial public offering (IPO). Investopedia Says:
When a company "goes public," it is the first time the general public has the ability to buy shares. Related Terms:
Direct Public Offering
Greenshoe Option
Gun Jumping
Initial Public Offering - IPO
Lock-Up Agreement
Prospectus
Red Herring
Streetable
Underwriting |