Public Offerings
/ˈpʌblɪk ˈɔːfərɪŋz/
Definitions
- (n.) The sale of securities by a company to the general public in the primary market, subject to regulatory compliance.
The company raised capital through public offerings on the stock exchange.
Forms
- public offerings
- public offering
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Commentary
Public offerings usually require registration with securities regulators and disclosure of detailed financial and business information to protect investors.
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