Initial public offering

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Initial public offering (better known by its acronym, IPO) is a phenomenon that occurs when a closely held corporation or its principal stockholders sell stock to the public at large.


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According to Financial Management Theory and Practice by Eugene F. Brigham and Michael C. Ehrhardt (13th edition),

Initial public offering (IPO). Occurs when a closely held corporation or its principal stockholders sell stock to the public at large.

According to Principles of Economics by Timothy Taylor (3rd edition),

Initial public offering (IPO). When a firm first sells shares of stock to outside investors.

According to Management by Robbins and Coulter (14th edition),

Initial public offering. The first public registration and sale of a company's stock.

According to the Strategic Management by David and David (15th edition),

Initial public offering. When a private firm goes public by selling its shares of stock to the public in order to raise capital.

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