Equity Offering
/ˈɛkwɪti ˈɒfərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A public or private sale of a company's stocks or shares to investors to raise capital.
The company announced an equity offering to fund its expansion plans.
Forms
- equity offering
- equity offerings
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Commentary
Equity offerings may include initial public offerings or secondary offerings and are governed by securities regulations to protect investors.
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