public company

noun

British.

a company that has more than 50 shareholders and whose shares are offered for public subscription.

public company

noun

a limited company whose shares may be purchased by the public and traded freely on the open market and whose share capital is not less than a statutory minimum; public limited company Compare private company

public company

A company that sells shares in itself to the public to raise capital. When a previously privately owned company offers shares, it is said to “go public.”

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In 2021, Dole returned to the market for its third run as a public company, and Murdock stepped down from its board.

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That Musk’s wealth has come mostly from his holdings of Tesla, a public company, has also kept him ever so slightly in check, even if you don’t believe that he’ll actually stay away from politics going forward.

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When Endeavor built its massive media empire as it headed toward becoming a public company in 2021, Emanuel pulled together varied entertainment assets under one umbrella, including sports leagues and businesses involved in marketing, licensing and unscripted content.

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“Endeavor is streamlining away from the big ‘flywheel’ they pitched during their time as a public company,” said Brandon Ross, a partner and media and technology analyst at LightShed Partners.

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The ruling from Judge Eric B. Davis comes the week after Boca Raton, Fla.-based Newsmax began trading as a public company.

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