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What is an IPO?

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IPO Stands For:

Initial Public Offering

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Definition

The Initial Public Offering is the first time a company’sshares are available to the public for buying and selling.

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What’s NecessaryFor Going Public?

•Not every company can nor should go public

•Need a certain amount of earnings in previous years

•The SEC (Securities Exchange Commission) requires that companies have 3 years of audited financialstatements

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The Benefits•Boost in revenue for growth and expansion

•Prestige and public recognition

•Can act as a great marketing event for PR

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The Downside•Loss of complete control of your company

•SEC can force you to reveal privately information

•You must answer to a board of investors

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The Plight of a Growing Business

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Sharing businesswith the public

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Continue this cycle to earn more revenue


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