Der Börsengang
Example: Der Börsengang des Unternehmens brachte viel Kapital ein.
Definition
"Der Börsengang" refers to the process by which a private company offers its shares to the public for the first time by listing them on a stock exchange, allowing it to raise capital and expand its ownership base.
Etymology
The term "der Börsengang" comes from German, combining "Börse," meaning stock exchange, and "Gang," meaning walk or going. It literally describes the act of 'going to the stock exchange' to sell shares publicly. Did you know this metaphor highlights the company's transition from private to public?
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"Der Börsengang" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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