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An initial public offering (IPO) is the first time a company offers its shares to the public. When a company decides to go public, it files a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The statement includes detailed information about the company, its management, and the proposed IPO. The SEC reviews the statement and, if it is in compliance with securities laws, the company can start to sell its shares to the public. Research the Company and the IPO You've done your research, you've read the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and you've spoken to…