What is an IPO?

POSTED: 09:49 AM MST Feb 02, 2012 UPDATED: 08:53 AM MDT May 15, 2012

What is an IPO and what does it mean for a company? Read on to find out.

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What exactly is an IPO and what does it means for the company? The Economic Times helps explain this complex process.

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