Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
plc
Noun
/piː ɛl siː/
Definition
A public limited company (PLC) is a type of company that is owned by shareholders and is able to sell its shares to the public on the stock exchange.
Examples
- Vodafone Group plc is one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies.
- Investors can buy shares in a plc through the stock market.
Meaning
Public limited company.
Synonyms
- public company
- listed company
