+A **public company** offers its [Shares](/wiki/shares) to the broader public. Its ownership is dispersed, and its stock typically trades freely on a [Stock Exchange](/wiki/stock_exchange), bringing capital and public scrutiny.
+## See also
+- [Private Company](/wiki/private_company)
+- [Initial Public Offering](/wiki/initial_public_offering)
+- [Market Capitalization](/wiki/market_capitalization)
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