Public Issue

Issue by Tender
Issue by tender, also known as sale by tender, is a method where an issuing house invites investors to submit bids for a new issue of shares or other securities. The securities are subsequently allocated to the highest bidders, with a specified minimum price.
Issue Price
The issue price, also known as the offering price, is the price at which a new issue of shares is sold to the public. The market price of the securities may vary post-issuance, trading at a premium or a discount to the issue price.
Offer For Sale
An invitation to the general public to purchase the stock of a company through an intermediary, such as an issuing house or merchant bank. It is one of the most frequently used means of corporate flotation.
Public Offering
A public offering refers to the process where securities are offered for sale to the general public, typically through a stock exchange. This mechanism allows companies to raise equity capital from a broad investor base.
White Paper
A white paper is a comprehensive report that investigates a subject to provide an unbiased position. It often indicates the official stance of a government or organization on a particular issue.

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