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What is the process of a private firm offering shares to the public for the first time called?
AInitial public offering
BRights issue of shares
CBonus issue of shares
DBuy-back of shares
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Initial public offering
An initial public offering turns a privately held company into a public company.
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