ipo

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: i-p-o (3)

English Definition

The first sale of stock by a private company to the public.

Example Sentence

The company plans to launch its IPO next month.

US IPA /ˌaɪ piː ˈoʊ/

UK IPA /ˌaɪ piː ˈəʊ/

public offering going public stock launch flotation

privatization delisting