public offering

NOUN

shares for sale in a company

Synonyms

WEAK

initial public offering new securities issue

Example Sentences

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With SpaceX, Elon Musk is launching an unprecedented initial public offering with an unusual focus on individual investors.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

SpaceX is on the cusp of a record-setting initial public offering.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The rocket company is expected to go public on June 12 in a public offering that values the company at $1.77 trillion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

With SpaceX, Elon Musk is launching an unprecedented initial public offering with an unusual focus on retail investors.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

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

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