Private Placement
/ˈpraɪvɪt plæsmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A sale of securities directly to a limited number of investors, bypassing public offering requirements.
The company raised capital through a private placement to select institutional investors.
Forms
- private placements
See also
Commentary
Private placements often involve less regulatory scrutiny than public offerings but require careful compliance with exemptions under securities law.
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