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Initial Public Offerings (IPO)

IPO stands for initial public offering and occurs when a company first sells its shares to the public. You can find more information about IPOs, particularly why investors have difficulty getting shares in an IPO, the pricing differences between the IPO and secondary market trading, a brokerage firm’s IPO eligibility requirements, IPO's, and Lockup Agreements.

http://www.sec.gov/answers/ipo.htm

We have provided this information as a service to investors.  It is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of SEC policy.  If you have questions concerning the meaning or application of a particular law or rule, please consult with an attorney who specializes in securities law.


Modified:06/25/2007