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Back Door Listing

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What Does Back Door Listing Mean?
A strategy of going public used by a company that fails to meet the criteria for listing on a stock exchange. To get onto the exchange, the company desiring to go public acquires an already listed company.
Investopedia Says
Investopedia explains Back Door Listing
Believe it or not, purchasing a public company can be a cost-effective way for some firms to go public.
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