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What are the differences between a private stock issue and an IPO (initial public offering)?

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The cited solution offers five statements to explain the differences between a private offering and an IPO.

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1. A private stock issue is not subject to registration requirements for IPOs which simplifies the process of the offering.

2. With private offerings, an entrepreneur can sell less than 50% of the ...

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