The first recorded initial public offering (IPO) occurred in 1602 when the Dutch East India Company offered shares to the public in Amsterdam. This allowed the company to raise capital by selling shares to investors, marking a significant development in the history of finance and corporate structure. The IPO enabled ordinary investors to own a part of the company and participate in its profits, laying the groundwork for modern stock markets.
EverBank Financial Corp. (EVER)had its IPO in 2012.
The biggest IPO ever was Industrial & Commercial Bank of China. It raised $22 billion in 2006.
First Trust (FMY)had its IPO in 2005.
First Trust (FFA)had its IPO in 2004.
First Bank (FRBA) had its IPO in 2013.
First Bancorp (FBNC) had its IPO in 1987.
First Marblehead Corporation (The) (FMD)had its IPO in 2003.
Macquarie/First Trust Global (MFD)had its IPO in 2004.
First Potomac Realty Trust (FPO)had its IPO in 2003.
Visa's IPO at $44 per share on March, 18, 2008 raised $17.9 billion for the company. It stands as the biggest IPO ever in the history of the United States.
IPO stands for Initial Public Offering. An IPO is the first stock offering a company makes to the public. Source: http://www.ipoboutique.com
Visa priced its IPO at $44 per share on Tuesday, March, 18, 2008. The company raised $17.9 billion, making it the largest IPO ever in the United States.