ipo

/ˌaɪpəʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of a company issuing new shares or stocks to the public in the first time, often through an initial public offering.

“The company is planning an IPO to raise funds for its expansion plans.”

2. verb

To issue new shares or stocks to the public in the first time, often through an initial public offering.

“The company will IPO next quarter to raise capital for its new projects.”

Synonyms

  • initial public offering
  • stock offering

Antonyms

  • private equity
  • private placement