Private equity

Private equity

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Pro forma

Financial services; Private equity

A Latin term meaning 'for form'. Pro forma financial statements are prepared based upon certain assumptions. For example, if a company is raising funds in an offering in order to acquire another ...

Private placement memorandum

Financial services; Private equity

Also known as 'Private Offering Memorandum', 'Private Offering Circular', or 'Offering Circular'. A document used to describe securities being offered on a private basis that are exempt from the ...

The offer and sale of securities not involving a public offering. The definition of public offering varies from country to country. A private placement typically at least implies that the stock will ...

Pledging

Financial services; Private equity

Offering assets to a lender as collateral for a loan.

Plain english

Financial services; Private equity

(USA) The SEC rules requiring issuers to write the cover page, summary, and risk factors section of prospectuses in simple language to make prospectuses more clear, concise, and understandable.

Private client

Financial services; Private equity

A UK regulatory term covering retail investors, charities, and trusts.

Pricing call

Financial services; Private equity

The discussion between the company and the underwriters of a public offering during which the price of the securities to be sold is determined. This discussion typically occurs after the market close ...