# IPO

> the admission of all or any of the Shares or securities representing those shares (including without limitation depositary interests, American depositary

**Term:** IPO  
**Last updated:** 2026-06-12

## Definition

the admission of all or any of the Shares or securities representing those shares (including without limitation depositary interests, American depositary receipts, American depositary shares and/or other instruments) on NASDAQ or the Official List of the United Kingdom Listing Authority or the AIM Market operated by the London Stock Exchange Plc or any other recognised investment exchange (as defined in section 285 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000);.

## Context

### Relevant circumstances

- When a company is listing its shares on a recognised stock exchange
- If pre-emption, lock-up or conversion rights are triggered by an IPO
- Where the choice of exchange affects investor protections and regulatory rules

### Relevant sectors

- Investment
- Legal Services
- Business Services

## Relevant contract types

- [Service Agreement](https://www.genieai.co/en-us/template-type/service-agreement)
- [Sale Agreement](https://www.genieai.co/en-us/template-type/sale-agreement)
- [Partnership Agreement](https://www.genieai.co/en-us/template-type/partnership-agreement)

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