What is an initial public offering?

A process where part of the business is owned by the public.

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  1. A type of bank loan
  2. A process where part of the business is owned by the public ✔
  3. A first day of school

Why: Going public through an IPO means part of the business will be owned by members of the public.

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An IPO is a company's coming out party.
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Answer: A process where part of the business is owned by the public. Going public through an IPO means part of the business will be owned by members of the public.

  1. Business en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business
    "Going public" through a process known as an initial public offering (IPO) means that part of the business will be owned by members of the public.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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