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Public limited company (plc)A company registered as a public company which has an unlimited number of shareholders, and can offer its shares to the public.Most UK companies are incorporated as limited companies. Some of them grow to the point where they want to expand their shareholder base, and raise capital by listing on the London Stock Exchange. To do that, they need to convert their status to that of a plc.Similar MatchesSingle company PEPSingle company PEPSee: 'personal equity plan'. Consumer finance companyConsumer finance companySee: Finance company Mutual companyMutual companyA corporation that is owned by a group of members and that distributes income in proportion to the amount of business that members do with the company. Quoted companyQuoted companySee: 'listed company'. Diversified investment companyDiversified investment companyAn investment vehicle such as a mutual fund that invests in an assortment of securities. Further SuggestionsMortgage CompanyLeveraged company Title company Income investment company Leveraged investment company Company Announcements Office holding company Investment company Company Company specific risk Closely held company Regulated investment company Trust company Registered investment company company doctor Investment Company Institute (ICI) Company doctor Closed end management company Finance company Investment Company Act of 1940 Blue chip company Limited company nominee company Foreign base company income Captive finance company |
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