Prospectus

Definitions

1. A document, distributed to prospective members, investors, buyers, or participants, which describes an institution (such as a university), a publication, or a business and what it has to offer.
2. A document which describes a proposed endeavor (venture, undertaking), such as a literary work (which one proposes to write).
3. A booklet or other document giving details of a share offer for the benefit of investors.

Equivalents

Examples

“The Manchester, Buxton, Matlock & Midlands Junction Railway, which was the title of this project, issued its prospectus on May 30, 1845, and announced that "this Company is formed to complete⟳ the communication by Railway between Lancashire and the East Districts. [...]". The capital to be raised was £800,000.”

“Just in case, Oatly’s prospectus gives it the option of listing in Hong Kong if the foreign ownership becomes a problem in the United States.”

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