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What is the purpose of an IPO?
What is the purpose of an IPO?
- To raise capital (correct)
- To increase brand visibility
- To fund research and development
- To offer stock to the public
What are the benefits of an IPO?
What are the benefits of an IPO?
- Increased brand visibility
- The ability to fund growth (correct)
- The ability to fund research and development
- The ability to offer stock to the public
What are the risks of an IPO?
What are the risks of an IPO?
- Potential underperformance of the stock
- High costs and time associated with the process (correct)
- Potential overperformance of the stock
- Increased brand visibility
Study Notes
- An IPO is the process by which a private company becomes a public company by offering its stock to the public for the first time.
- An IPO allows a company to raise capital by selling a percentage of its ownership to the public, usually through an investment bank or brokerage firm.
- The benefits of an IPO include the ability to fund growth, expansion, research and development, and other business ventures, as well as increased brand visibility.
- The risks of an IPO include the possibility of underperformance of the stock after it goes public, as well as the costs and time associated with the process.
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Test your knowledge of the IPO process, including benefits such as capital raising and increased brand visibility, as well as risks like stock underperformance and associated costs.
