PLC

American

British.

public limited company.

plc British

abbreviation

public limited company See also limited

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The study was supported by LivaNova, PLC, the developer and manufacturer of the Vagus Nerve Stimulation therapy system.

From Science Daily • Jan. 20, 2026

Glencore PLC and Rio Tinto are in early discussions regarding a potential merger, including an all-share acquisition of Glencore.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

Next PLC NXT 3.02%increase; green up pointing triangle raised its guidance for the 2026 fiscal year after the U.K. fashion retailer said it now expects to post year-end sales far ahead of its previous outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

AstraZeneca PLC looks poised to announce a deal with U.S.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 10, 2025

The Archbishop, he said, "is not the chief executive of the Church of England PLC - you can't make this change by saying, 'this will now happen'."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2025

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