Public Company

A public company is a business that sells shares to the general public on a stock exchange, allowing anyone to buy ownership stakes in the company. This process helps the company raise funds for growth and operations. Public companies are required to disclose important financial information regularly, providing transparency for investors. Their shares can be traded easily, which means their value can fluctuate based on market conditions. Being public also means the company is subject to stricter regulations and oversight compared to private companies, which do not sell shares to the public.