Answered By: Bobray Bordelon
Last Updated: Dec 02, 2024     Views: 138

IPO stands for Initial Public Offering.  This is when a company offer its shares to the public market. Companies register with the SEC in advance of going public.  A company files an S-1 with the SEC in advance of going public.  S-1s include the company’s business, management, financials, industry and risks. 

For data, see the New Issues/IPOs section of the Finance Guide.

 

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