Public Company
/ˈpʌblɪk ˈkʌmpəni/
Definitions
- (n.) A company whose shares are traded publicly on a stock exchange, subject to regulatory disclosure and reporting requirements.
The public company filed its quarterly financial report with the securities regulator.
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- public companies
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Commentary
The term emphasizes regulatory transparency and public trading; drafting should clarify jurisdiction-specific disclosure standards.
This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.