IPO: related pages

Allotment

The allocation of a new issue of securities to applicants.

Due diligence

The checks that are carried out before a major transaction: by bidders before a takeover offer, by underwriters before an IPO.

New issue

The sale of new securities by an issuer to investors.

Prospectus

A document containing financial and other information prior to certain capital raising exercises such as IPOs.

Reverse takeover

A takeover in which control of the combined business goes to the shareholders and management of the "acquired" business.

UKLA (UK Listing Authority)

The FSA acting in its role as the regulator of listings for trading on exchanges in the UK.

Winner's curse

The tendency for winning bidders (in an auction) to over-pay.