The announcement reportedly signifies a changing trend in the technology industry, as large corporations like Yahoo, Facebook, and Google acquire start-up Internet companies that generate low amounts of revenue as a way in which to connect with sizeable, fast-growing online communities.
After more than more than three months of filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, public miscues, pricing changes and enough legalese to make a lawyer dizzy, Google’s initial public offering is one for the record books. The History of Google Stock & Google Stock Split • Benzinga Jun 08, 2019 Google IPO raises $1.2 billion, $85 a share / WEAK DEMAND
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Going public and offering stock in an initial public offering represents a milestone for most privately owned companies. A large number of reasons exist for a company to decide to go public, such as obtaining financing outside of the banking system or reducing debt.
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Google outgrew the garage and eventually moved to its current headquarters (a.k.a.“The Googleplex”) in Mountain View, California. The spirit of doing things differently made the move. So did Yoshka. The relentless search for better answers continues to be at the core of everything we do. Google: a 10 year timeline | Technology | The Guardian Sep 05, 2008 Three reasons Facebook has to go public - CNET Make no mistake: Mark Zuckerberg doesn't want to go public. That's important, given that the consumer Internet has in some ways become a battle of titans--Google, Facebook, Apple, Amazon