prospectus

American  

[pruh-spek-tuhs] / prəˈspɛk təs /

noun

plural

prospectuses

1. a document describing the major features of a proposed literary work, project, business venture, etc., in enough detail so that prospective investors, participants, or buyers may evaluate it.

   Don't buy the new stock offering until you read the prospectus carefully.

2. a brochure or other document describing the major features, attractions, or services of a place, institution, or business to prospective patrons, clients, owners, or members.

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prospectus British  

/ prəˈspɛktəs /

noun

1. a formal statement giving details of a forthcoming event, such as the publication of a book or an issue of shares

2. a pamphlet or brochure giving details of courses, as at a college or school

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Etymology

Origin of prospectus

1770–80; < Latin prōspectus outlook, view, equivalent to prōspec-, stem of prōspicere ( prō- pro- ¹ + -spicere, combining form of specere to look) + -tus suffix of v. action

Example Sentences

The net expense ratios are the same as the full expense ratios in the funds’ prospectuses, except for two of them.

From MarketWatch

Application forms for Equity for Punks told investors to check they had read the prospectus which outlined the risk factors, as well as the detailed terms and conditions.

From BBC

Both companies were listed as 5% or more shareholders in Beta’s IPO prospectus External link.

From Barron's

Berkshire Hathaway may sell shares from its $7.8 billion equity stake in Kraft Heinz, according to a prospectus filed late Tuesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

From Barron's

Kraft Heinz declines following a prospectus filing indicating Berkshire Hathaway might sell shares from its $7.8 billion equity stake.

From Barron's

Related Words

• catalogue
• syllabus