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Initial Public Offering
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About ā Initial Public Offering
An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the first sale of a company's shares to public investors, converting it from private to publicly traded. It provides capital for growth, enhances corporate visibility, and creates a marketābased valuation. For example, in 2021 Alibaba's secondary listing in Hong Kong raised about $9āÆbillion, one of the largest IPOs ever.