Direct Public Offering (DPO)
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The company avoids paying fees to investment banks, who typically receive 7% of the proceeds from an IPO. -
The process is simpler and faster than an IPO, and there is less paperwork involved. -
There is no "lock-up" period following a DPO, meaning that insiders can immediately sell their shares if they wish. -
A DPO may be more attractive to smaller companies than an IPO, as it does not require as much regulatory compliance or disclosure.