public offerings

A public offering is when a company sells its shares to the general public for the first time, usually to raise money for growth or expansion. This process is called an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Once shares are sold, they can be traded on stock exchanges. Public offerings allow investors to buy a piece of the company and potentially benefit from its success. The company gains capital to invest in its operations, while investors take on the risk of market fluctuations and the company's performance.