public offering

American

noun

a sale of a new issue of securities to the general public through a managing underwriter (opposed to private placement): required to be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Pressure on the CEO of OpenAI is mounting as the onetime AI front-runner prepares for a public offering.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Anthropic would ideally want to be able to fully release its most powerful models ahead of a planned initial public offering, which could come as early as this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Alongside delivering world-class care for zoo animals, the centre is intended to bring veterinary science closer to the public, offering visitors a rare opportunity to watch live procedures.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is taking his hedge fund Pershing Square Inc. public on Wednesday — and at the same time launching an initial public offering for a new closed-end fund.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

The day to day interference was expected to be minimal, but the planned public offering would be accelerated.

From Terminal Compromise: computer terrorism: when privacy and freedom are the victims: a novel by Schwartau, Winn

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