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What is the purpose of an IPO?
What is the purpose of an IPO?
What are the benefits of an IPO?
What are the benefits of an IPO?
What are the risks of an IPO?
What are the risks of an IPO?
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.