noun
der Börsengang, ¨-e
IPO
The German word "Börsengang" is a compound noun made up of:
- Börse: meaning "stock exchange"
- Gang: meaning "process" or "going"
Börsengang means "initial public offering (IPO)" or the process of a company going public by listing its shares on the stock exchange.
Similar words:
- Aktienemission (share issuance)
- Börseninitialangebot (initial stock exchange offering)
Difference:
- Börsengang specifically refers to the act/process of going public.
- Aktienemission refers broadly to the issuance of shares, which can be private or public.
- Börseninitialangebot is a formal term synonymous with IPO but less commonly used in everyday language.
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Examples
Der Börsengang des Unternehmens war ein voller Erfolg.noun
The IPO of the company was a complete success.
Viele Anleger diskutierten gestern über die Risiken neuer Börsengänge.noun
Many investors discussed the risks of new IPOs yesterday.
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