An initial public offering: the first sale of a company's shares to public investors. It raises capital and creates an exit for early backers and staff.
Glossary Finance & Markets
IPO
An initial public offering: the first sale of a company's shares to public investors. It raises capital and creates an exit for early backers and staff.
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