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Finance Dictionary and Glossary of Investment Terms
Private placement
Definition 1.
The sale of a bond or other security directly to a limited number of investors. For example, sale of stocks, bonds, or other investments directly to an institutional investor like an insurance company, avoiding the need for SEC registration if the securities are purchased for investment as opposed to resale. Antithesis of public offering.
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Definition 2.
The sale of securities directly to institutional investors, such as banks, mutual funds, insurance companies, pension funds, and foundations. Does not require SEC registration, provided the securities are bought for investment purposes rather than resale, as specified in the investment letter.
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Definition 3.
Raising of capital via private rather than public placement. The result is the sale of securities to a relatively small number of investors.
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