public offering

NOUN

shares for sale in a company

Synonyms

WEAK

initial public offering new securities issue

Example Sentences

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But Lime — despite repeatedly saying it was considering a public listing — delayed its plans until Friday, when it officially filed paperwork for an initial public offering.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

SpaceX’s bill for capital investments is growing by the billions as the Elon Musk-led company prepares for a huge public offering.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

SpaceX’s eagerly awaited initial public offering may finally be drawing closer.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

SpaceX is pursuing a valuation of up to $2 trillion, in what could be the biggest public offering in history.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The day to day interference was expected to be minimal, but the planned public offering would be accelerated.

From Terminal Compromise: computer terrorism: when privacy and freedom are the victims: a novel by Schwartau, Winn