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The term 'public company' is also used informally to refer to a company whose shares are already listed on an exchange and held by members of the public.   
The term 'public company' is also used informally to refer to a company whose shares are already listed on an exchange and held by members of the public.   


More strictly however, such a company is a 'listed company' and the use of the term 'public company' in this sense should be eschewed.
More strictly however, such a company is a 'listed company' and the use of the term 'public company' in this sense should be avoided.




== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Limited company]]
* [[Listed company]]
* [[Listed company]]
* [[Private company]]
* [[Private company]]
* [[Private sector]]
* [[Private sector]]
* [[Public]]
* [[Public bond]]
* [[Public bond]]
* [[Public limited company]]
* [[Public limited company]]
* [[Public sector]]
* [[Public to private deal]]
* [[Public to private deal]]


[[Category:Accounting,_tax_and_regulation]]
[[Category:Accounting,_tax_and_regulation]]
[[Category:Compliance_and_audit]]
[[Category:Compliance_and_audit]]

Latest revision as of 14:12, 25 February 2023

1. UK.

Public limited company.


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The term 'public company' is also used informally to refer to a company whose shares are already listed on an exchange and held by members of the public.

More strictly however, such a company is a 'listed company' and the use of the term 'public company' in this sense should be avoided.


See also