IPO

What Is an Initial Public Offering (IPO)?

An initial public offering (IPO) refers to the process of offering shares of a private corporation to the public in a new stock issuance. An IPO allows a company to raise capital from public investors. The transition from a private to a public company can be an important time for private investors to fully realize gains from their investment as it typically includes a share premium for current private investors. Meanwhile, it also allows public investors to participate in the offering.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• An initial public offering (IPO) refers to the process of offering shares of a private corporation to the public in a new stock issuance. 
• Companies must meet requirements by exchanges and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to hold an IPO.
• IPOs provide companies with an opportunity to obtain capital by offering shares through the primary market.
• Companies hire investment banks to market, gauge demand, set the IPO price and date, and more.
• An IPO can be seen as an exit strategy for the company’s founders and early investors, realizing the full profit from their private investment.

 

How an Initial Public Offering (IPO) Works

Before an IPO, a company is considered private. As a pre-IPO private company, the business has grown with a relatively small number of shareholders including early investors like the founders, family, and friends along with professional investors such as venture capitalists or angel investors.

An IPO is a big step for a company as it provides the company with access to raising a lot of money. This gives the company a greater ability to grow and expand. The increased transparency and share listing credibility can also be a factor in helping it obtain better terms when seeking borrowed funds as well.

 

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