What Is the General Long-Run Performance of an IPO

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What is the general long-run performance of an IPO?

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Lump Sum Payment

A lump-sum payment made on a certain occasion, in contrast to sequential smaller payments.

Employment Contract

A formal agreement that specifies the terms of the relationship between an employer and an employee, including duties, duration, and compensation.

Funds

Financial resources set aside for a specific purpose or investment.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation with a fixed dividend that must be paid out before dividends to common stockholders, typically without voting rights.