IPO Lock Up

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Definition: IPO Lock Up


IPO Lock Up


Full Definition of IPO Lock Up


A contract stipulation that most publically traded companies use, which prohibits majority shareholders or those within the organization from selling their shares soon after the company goes public. The restriction typically lasts 90 to 180 days. Also called lock up period.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for IPO Lock Up are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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