public listing

[/ˈpʌblɪk ˈlɪstɪŋ/]
nounpl: public listings
listagem pública
1. The registration of a company's securities on a public stock exchange, making them available for purchase by the general public
The tech startup announced its public listing on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
A startup de tecnologia anunciou sua listagem pública na bolsa de valores NASDAQ.
2. A property or item made available for public sale or advertisement
The real estate agent created a public listing for the downtown apartment.
O agente imobiliário criou uma listagem pública para o apartamento no centro.
3. Any publicly accessible record or directory entry
Your phone number appears in the public listing directory.
Seu número de telefone aparece no diretório de listagem pública.
In Brazil, the term 'abertura de capital' is frequently used in financial contexts and is deeply embedded in business culture, particularly in São Paulo's financial district. In the US, 'public listing' and 'going public' are essential concepts for understanding corporate finance and entrepreneurship. The process represents a significant milestone for companies and is closely regulated by financial authorities like the SEC in the United States and CVM (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários) in Brazil.
NYC Slang
going public
Synonyms / Sinônimos
IPO (Initial Public Offering)public offeringstock exchange listingmarketplace listing
Antonyms / Antônimos
private placementprivate companyunlisted security

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
listagem pública
Standard term used in financial and real estate contexts
São Paulo
abertura de capital
Common financial term when referring to IPOs; literal 'opening of capital'
Portugal
cotação em bolsa
Term emphasizing the listing on stock exchange
General Brazilian (Real Estate)
anúncio público
When referring to property listings in classified ads

Related Words

stock exchangesecuritiesprospectusflotationequity offering

Related Idioms & Phrases

go public
list on the stock exchange
bring a company to market
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