initial public offering

noun

: the first sale of a company's stock to the public

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By David Morris, Bloomberg SpaceX has lined up four banks to lead its initial public offering, according to the Financial Times, as Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite firm moves forward with plans for the biggest-ever listing. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026 BitGo moved its headquarters from Palo Alto to South Dakota ahead of its initial public offering targeting a roughly $2-billion valuation. Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026 The government aims to raise $824 million from an initial public offering, selling a 65% stake of KPC in Kenya’s first IPO since 2015, channeling part of the proceeds toward a new fund for the construction of roads, modernization of ports and airports, and expansion of energy infrastructure. Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026 OpenAI’s decision to embrace advertising reflects a broader push to diversify its revenue ahead of a potential initial public offering and to help offset the immense cost of building and supporting artificial intelligence systems. Bloomberg, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for initial public offering

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“Initial public offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/initial%20public%20offering. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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