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What is difference between public and private company?
What is difference between public and private company?
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1. Ownership:
– Public: Owned by shareholders, freely traded.
– Private: Owned by few, not publicly traded.
2. Regulation:
– Public: Heavy regulatory requirements, SEC oversight.
– Private: Less regulation, more autonomy.
3. Access to Capital:
– Public: Access to public markets, issue stocks.
– Private: Relies on private investors, loans.
4. Transparency:
– Public: Extensive financial disclosure.
– Private: Less disclosure, more confidentiality.
5. Governance:
– Public: Board elected by shareholders.
– Private: Founder/executive decision-making.