Follow-On Offering
/ˈfɑloʊ-ɑn ˈɔfərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A subsequent issuance of securities by a company after its initial public offering to raise additional capital.
The corporation announced a follow-on offering to fund its expansion plans.
Forms
- follow-on offering
- follow-on offerings
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Commentary
Typically structured to avoid diluting existing shareholders excessively, follow-on offerings require careful disclosure compliance under securities laws.
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