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Flotation
(redirected from Froth flotation)

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Flotation
The process of changing a private company into a public company by issuing shares and soliciting the public to purchase them.

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By doing an IPO, the company is able to obtain financing from sources outside of its regular business. This helps finance projects that return the founder's initial investment. Also known as "going public."


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