Going Public

What Does Going Public Mean?
The process of selling shares that were formerly privately held to new investors for the first time. Otherwise known as an initial public offering (IPO).

Investopedia explains Going Public
When a company "goes public," it is the first time the general public has the ability to buy shares.

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