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Initial public offering
An initial public offering (IPO) is the first offering of a company's shares to the public, usually alongside a stock exchange listing. It can raise capital for the company, allow existing shareholders to sell shares, or both.
EXAMPLE
In a hypothetical IPO, a company issues one million new shares at $10 each, raising $10 million before fees and other offering costs.
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