# Direct Public Offering Practice

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RDGsmxjwpvJYqbtWhOnxIvq

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** DPO Practice

**Alternative Labels:**

- DPO

## 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.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R5mVKmojg3FKSzxupI6FLy

**Deprecated:** False