IPO stands for Initial Public Offering and refers to a company floating its stock on the market for the first time, while acquisition is when an existing company tries to buy another that does not have any business connection to it. An initial public offering (IPO) is the first sale of stock by a company to the public. This is often used when a privately held company looks for growth and capital to expand rapidly. An IPO is similar to an acquisition, but some key differences separate them. Who pays…
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