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

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

Berkshire Hathaway may sell shares from its $7.8 billion equity stake in Kraft Heinz, according to a prospectus filed.

From Barron's

CXMT’s prospectus shows the company has rapidly advanced from prototypes to mass production in just a few years.

From The Wall Street Journal

In its prospectus, the company said it has experienced more than 50 years of consecutive annual sales growth, culminating in sales north of $20 billion every year since 2021.

From MarketWatch

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