secondary-public-offering

Vocabulary Word

Definition

A 'secondary-public-offering', often called an 'SPO', is when existing stockholders of a company sell their shares to the public again. You can think of it as a second chance for others to buy shares they missed initially.

Examples in Different Contexts

Analysts evaluate the impact of secondary public offerings on a company's stock price and investor perception. A market analyst might comment, 'The secondary public offering might dilute existing shares, but it's crucial for the company's long-term growth.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

Our corporate liquidity needs to be improved for better financial health. We need to explore all possible ways.

Response:

I think we should consider a secondary public offering to raise more liquidity for our company.

Marketing

Scenario:

Looking at our company's position in the market, we need strategies that will promote our public image.

Response:

With the secondary public offering in sight, we have an opportunity to reshape our brand's narrative.