The Legal Landscape of IPOs
Introduction
Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) represent a significant milestone for companies, marking their transition from private to public ownership. This process involves selling shares to the public for the first time, and it is governed by a complex legal framework designed to protect investors and ensure market integrity.
Understanding IPOs
An IPO is the process through which a private company offers its shares to the public in a new stock issuance. This allows the company to raise capital from public investors. The legal landscape of IPOs is intricate, involving various regulations and compliance requirements.