IPO
UK: ˌaɪ.piːˈəʊ | US: ˌaɪ.piːˈoʊ
n. Initial Public Offering: the first sale of a company's stock to the public, typically to raise capital and list on a stock exchange.
"IPO" is an acronym formed from the initial letters of the phrase Initial Public Offering. Acronyms like this are common in finance and business to simplify complex terms. The word reflects modern financial practices, emerging prominently in the late 20th century as global markets expanded. Each component is straightforward:
- Initial (first occurrence),
- Public (open to general investors),
- Offering (sale of securities).
The tech startup announced its IPO to raise $500 million.
Investors eagerly awaited the company's IPO after years of growth.
The IPO was oversubscribed within hours of its launch.
Many employees became millionaires after the IPO.
Regulatory filings for the IPO revealed strong financial performance.