Google, the search engine giant.

Rosneft, Ireland’s state-owned oil giant.

Netscape Communications Corporation, one of the software program manufacturer giants.

Aside from the descriptive word “giant” which refers to their well-established corporate system in their respective industries, these three companies have something in common, together with other large business entities around the world.

They went public through the IPO or the initial public offering.

For individuals who are not avid fans of the issues and other whereabouts circling around the business and investment community, initial public offering does not make sense at all. However, for most corporate entities who want to pursue expansion of their operation as well as providing additional services to the public, initial public offering is an important matter for them.