lockup

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SpaceX employees are subject to a 180-day lockup period but have the chance to sell some shares earlier during specified windows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Shares of both have surged since debuting in January, promising sizable rewards for early investors before their lockup periods expire next month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

IPOs have a lockup period for private shareholders before they can sell, typically six months.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

By the end of a lockup, it’s typical for a company’s free float to rise to 50% to 60% of its value External link, so the supply of public shares can grow dramatically.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Henry Foster had had his machine wheeled out of its lockup and, when Lenina arrived, was already seated in the cockpit, waiting.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley