Direct Public Offering Practice
type: Class
preferred label: DPO Practice
alternative label: DPO
subclass of: R5mVKmojg3FKSzxupI6FLy
definition: A Direct Public Offering (DPO) is a financial instrument that allows a company to offer its shares directly to the public, often without the need for intermediaries like underwriters or brokers. Unlike traditional Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), a DPO bypasses many of the costly fees and requirements, enabling smaller companies to raise capital more directly from individual investors.