IPO is a way for companies to go public, which is an initial listing. In addition to IPO, the listing method also includes backdoor listing.
Initial public offering (IPO): refers to the first time that an enterprise or company (joint stock limited company) sells its shares to the public (IPO refers to the way that a joint stock company makes an initial public offering to the public).
Usually, the shares of listed companies are sold through brokers or market makers according to the terms agreed in the prospectus or registration statement issued by the corresponding stock exchange. Generally speaking, once the initial public listing is completed, the company can apply for listing on the stock exchange or quotation system. A limited liability company should be changed into a joint stock limited company before applying for IPO.
What we commonly call IPO means that the company's shares can circulate freely in the market.
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