Initial Public Offering or IPO is when shares in a company are offered to outside investors for the first time and simultaneously the company arranges to have its shares listed on a recognized stock exchange. This is also known as flotation.
The first sale of shares of a company to the public.
The first sale of stock by a company to the public. see also flipping, Form S-1, going public, gross proceeds, registration statement, subsequent offering, cooling-off period, hot issue, mezzanine financing, new issue, offering, road show, venture capital.
A company's initial sale of stock to the public generally by young, small companies seeking to raise equity capital and create a public market for their stock.
A first offering to the public of a corporation's stock.
Also known as flotation, it is the companyâ€(tm)s first offer of shares in the stock market. The shares may be offered at face value or at a premium. Also see Offer for sale.
The first offering of shares by a company to the public. This is usually used by young, small companies, in order to raise new funds or achieve a listing on an exchange. Investors buying shares in IPOs are exposed to considerable risks for the possibility of large gains. IPOs by investment companies (closed-end funds) usually include underwriting fees that represent a load to buyers. (also known as going public).
The first sale of shares to the public, usually by subscription from a group of investment dealers.
The first time that an issuer offers and sells its shares to the public.
The US name for a company's first sale of shares to the public. In the UK we call it a New Issue.
The public sale or distribution of stock by a privately- held company for the first time by its founders and investors.
A firms first offering of its shares to the investment public, after registration requirements of the various securities regulators have been met.
The sale of shares to the public by a company for the first time. Prior to an IPO, companies that sell shares to investors are considered privately held. This is the first time that a company has tried to raise funds on a public market such as a stock exchange. Terms used to describe this are flotation, float, going public, listing when a company obtains a quotation on a stock market (see paragraph 18, Section IV above).
The primary market of the stock market, i.e. the very first offering of shares being made to the public by a company. If the same company issues more shares to the public, these are referred to as new issue shares. Proceeds from the IPO go to the issuer. The issuer normally offers to the public through an underwriter who sets the price and promotes the offering. Initial public offerings can take place in the over the counter market or, if the company has met the listing requirements, on a stock exchange.
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A corporation's first sale of common stock to the public.
An IPO. This is the first sale of stock of a company in a publicly traded market such as the New York Stock Exchange. See also going public.
The offering of shares prior to a market debut.
An IPO is the first public issuance of stock by a company. After the initial offering, the stock begins trading to the general public and the price may fluctuate up or down based on the supply and demand for the shares.
A special category for common stock issued by (relatively) new firms going public for the first time.
The first offering to the public of common stock, e.g. of a former privately-held company or a portion of the common stock of the hitherto wholly-owned subsidiary.
An invitation to the general public to purchase the stock of a company through an intermediary, such as an issuing house or a merchant bank. It is one of the most frequently used means of flotation. An offer for sale can be in one of two forms: at a fixed price (the more usual), which required some form of balloting or rationing if the demand for the shares exceeds supply or an issue by tender in which case individuals offer to purchase a fixed quantity of stock at or above some minimum price and the stock is allocated to the highest bidders. Also known as Public Offering.
Securities issued by a company and initially offered for sale to the public through a broker.
American expression used when a stock corporation first offers its shares to the public.
A private company's first public sale of a specific class of security, usually common stock whether by an underwriter or a direct public offering (DPO).
a firm's first offering of stock to the public in order to raise money.
The initial sale of securities to the public, often called an IPO.
The process by which a private company advertises and sells shares of stock in order to become publicly held.
the 'flotation' of a company through the open sale of its shares in a stock market – the conventional exit route for early investors such as business angels and venture capital funds
the first offering of stock by a company to the public. New public offerings must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. An IPO is one of the methods that a startup that has achieved significant success can use to raise additional capital for further growth. See Qualified IPO.
The first sale of company shares offered to the public. A prospectus is issued inviting investors to buy the first issue of shares in the company.
The first time a corporation offers its shares to the investing public.
A company's first public offering of securities. See "Going Public."
Occurs when a company registers its stock with a public recognized Stock Exchange and can sell equity ownership in the company to the public. Access is gained to a source of capital, which did not previously exist. There are numerous reporting and compliance issues to deal with from this point forward which could involve a considerable expense. Stock that is publicly traded on a Stock Exchange provides the owner with an established price and a market in which to buy or sell.
An issue of new stock by a once private company to transform itself into a publicly held one. IPO's are usually done to raise cash for growing young companies that need larger sources of capital than the private sector can provide. The new shares are sold to one or more investment banks, which then sell them to the public.
An offering of usually common stock in a company so that the company becomes ‘publicly traded’ on a recognized stock exchange. The issuance of an IPO is usually for the purposes of obtaining additional capitalization for the company. The purchasers of stock in a publicly trading company become pro rated owners of that company which is said to be publicly-held, and must report it’s financial status regularly to the SEC.
A company's first offering of shares to the public. (See Going Public)
a corporation's first offer to sell stock to the public
a suitable technique for larger (usually more profitable and well operated) companies that are capable of engaging a number of investors and, therefore, promotes wide participation in the share capital and wider distribution of riches
a vehicle for a company to raise money by selling stock to the public
An initial public offering by a company is the initial offering by a company to the public as an investment opportunity. Companies are only allowed to make such an offering after having satisfied the requirements as set by the S.E.C.
The first offering of a company's shares to the general public. This is known as floating on the market.
the initial raising of capital by public subscription to shares in a company
A scheme whereby those with the most information (investment banks) attempt to sell part of a company to those with the least information (the public) using a compensation model that rewards the investment bank and company more the higher the IPO price is. Monte Carlo Simulation A technique that demonstrates what an achievement it is for a trader to generate actual trading results that are consistently worse than random.
The process of bringing private companies to the public market for the first time.
The sale or distribution of a company's shares to the public for the first time. An IPO of the investee company's shares is one of the ways in which a private equity fund can exit from an investment.
The sale or distribution of the privately-held stock of a Portfolio Company on public markets for the first time. This is a common Exit Mechanism for private equity funds, especially venture capital funds.
An IPO is when a corporation, generally through an underwriting syndicate, makes its first stock offering to the investing public.
This refers to a company's first selling of its shares to the public.
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.
An initial public offering (often referred to as an IPO) is a new issue of investment securities being offered to the public for the very first time.
The process of bringing a company to the market. Shares in that company are offered to the public at a fixed price
An opportunity to buy shares of a company whose stock was previously privately held.
The first time a company's stock is offered for sale to the public.
The first sale of a company's stock on the NASDAQ, Amex, NYSE or other market. Because IPOs can shoot up in value, those who can secure such new stock at its opening may realize quick profits; often the average person is unable to secure any of these opening shares.
the process a company follows to sell stock to the public for the first time
The offering of equity shares of a company to the general public for the first time.
First-time public offering of a company (a broad public has the opportunity to invest in the company by buying shares).
a corporation's first equity offering to the public.
When a stock is officially available for the public to buy....
The initial offering of a company's securities to the public based on a registration statement filed with the SEC.
The first time a company’s stock is sold to the general public.
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. IPO's are usually considered high-risk investments.
The initial sale by a company of shares of its stock to the public in the financial market.
The US name for a company's first sale of shares to the public. In the UK this used to be called a New Issue but increasingly we are switching to the American term.
A company's first offering of stock to the public.
First sale of common stock of a company to the public. Small and new companies seeking equity capital to develop their business usually go through the IPO process.
An IPO is stock in a company that is being traded on an exchange for the first time. Investors first read a prospectus that describes the potential of the company and the risks of investing in it.
The formal name for going public.
A company's first public issuance of stock.
The process of taking a privately owned company public, by listing its shares on a stock exchange.
The first time a corporation or government raises capital through the public markets.
The first time a private company offers securities for sale to the public
This is the event of a company first selling its shares to the public. Due to unseasoned trading and lack of information, equities are often referred to as IPOs for months, if not years, following their debuts.
When a private company plans to go public (i.e., allows its stock to be traded to the public) it files for an Initial Public Offering with the Securities...
The first time a company attempts to raise funds on a public market—typically a stock exchange—by selling equity shares to the general public.
( IPO) a first-time stock offering by a corporation.
the initial sale of shares of a private company on public markets, turning it into a publicly-traded company.
The first sale of stock by a company to the public (sometimes referred to as going public).
The term used in America for a new share issue by a company coming to the stock market for the first time.
When a company first makes it's stock available for purchase to the public.
It is the initial offering to the public of a company's securities. After the initial offering, the securities trade in the secondary market.
The first sale of common stock by a private company.
American term for what we generally call a new issue in the UK. It is the share offering from a company coming to the stock market for the first time.
The first public issue of stock from a company which has not been publicly traded before.
The initial sale of stock by a company to members of the public.
Company's first sale of its stock to the public.
The first offering of common stock to the public.
The first time a company makes its shares available for sale to the public.
when a corporation offers stock to the public for the first time.
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 stock. Investors purchasing stock in IPOs generally must be prepared to accept very large risks for the possibility of large gains. IPO's by investment companies (closed end funds) usually contain underwriting fees which represent a load to buyers.
A company's first sale of shares (stock) to the general public. The company is said to be "going public". Abbreviation: IPO. INMEX Malaysia -- A maritime conference and exhibition taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The first public issuance of stock from a company that has not been previously publicly traded.
The sale or distribution of a stock of a portfolio company to the public for the first time. IPOs are often an opportunity for the existing investors (often venture capitalists) to receive significant returns on their original investment. During periods of market downturns or corrections the opposite is true.
A sale of stock by a previously private company to the general public.
When a privately held company – owned, for example, by its founders and its venture capital investors – offers shares of its stock to the public.
The first sale of a company's securities to the general public.
A private company's first public offering of common shares.
The American equivalent to a new issue or public flotation.
The first public distribution of stock from a company that has not been publicly traded before.
A company's first public issue of shares.
A corporation's first public offering of an issue of stock. Also called an IPO.
(IPO) first time a company sells stock to the public. An IPO is a type of a primary offering, which occurs whenever a company sells new stock, and differs from a secondary offering, which is the public sale of previously issued securities, usually held by insiders.
The main reason for an IPO is mostly raising equity capital. Negotiable legal forms of companies are joint-stock companies (AG), associations limited by shares (KGaA) and hybrid forms as GmbH & Co. KGaA. Also known as going public.
The first offering of a company's Shares to the public, also known as a flotation. IPO was originally an American term but is increasingly being used across all world markets. The Shares offered may be existing ones held privately, or the company may issue new Shares to offer to the public.
The first time a company sells its stock shares to the public. Also known as "going public," an IPO can generate funds to grow the company.
A new issue of securities offered to the public for investment for the very first time.
When a private company goes public for the first time.
A corporation’s first stock issue offered to the public.
IPO Stock issued by a firm that is going public for the first time. As such, the firm's stock has never trade previously.
In particular: initial utilisation of the domestic share market in the wake of an increase in share capital or reallocation, i.e. shares in a company are offered for the first time for purchase by interested investors. With an IPO, in general, a stock exchange admission of the share capital is associated with adoption of the stock exchange quotation. From the company's standpoint, an IPO signifies the acquisition of risk capital from outside by using the share as a financing instrument.
The first issue and sale of stock by a company to the public.
Often referred to as IPO, this refers to a company's first sale of stock to the general public. They are usually smaller companies that are seeking venture capital
A corporation's first offering of stock to the public.
A corporation's first offering of its shares to the public.
Where newly listed companies on a stock exchange initially offer their shares to investors.
A corporation’s first sale of shares to the public.
A firm's first sale of common stock.
An initial public offering, or IPO, is a company's first sale of stock to the public. Companies generally make an IPO for two principal reasons: 1) to raise capital, (for example, to finance existing operations, seek new business opportunities, or fuel future growth); and 2) to establish a public market for their stock.
Admission of a company to list its shares on the stock exchange by selling company shares to the public.
"IPO" - The first point at which a company's shares are available for sale on the market. · See Also · Equity Offering
when a company first sells its shares to the public
An initial public offering (IPO) is the first sale of a corporation's common shares to public investors. The main purpose of an IPO is to raise capital for the corporation. While IPOs are effective at raising capital, they also impose heavy regulatory compliance and reporting requirements.