An IPO occurs when a company offers its shares to:

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An IPO (Initial Public Offering) is when a company makes their shares available for sale to the general public for the first time. This is done to raise capital and increase the company's visibility in the market. Option A would refer to institutional investors, not investment practitioner organizations. Option B involves offering shares to family members, which is not a common practice for an IPO. Option C involves offering shares to private investors within the state where the company is located, which is known as an intrastate offering and is less common than a public offering to the general public.

An IPO Occurs When a Company Offers Its Shares To