Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-public
Verb
/ˈɡoʊ ˈpʌblɪk/
Definition
To offer shares of a private company to the public for the first time by listing it on a stock exchange.
Examples
- After years of steady growth, the tech startup decided to go-public to raise funds for expansion.
- Investors eagerly awaited the moment when the company would go-public, hoping to benefit from its success.
Meaning
The term ‘go-public’ describes the process through which a privately owned company becomes publicly traded by issuing stock to the public.
Synonyms
- Public offering
- Initial public offering (IPO)
- List on the stock exchange
