Going Public

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Going Public

Altering the organization of a corporation from ownership and control by a small group of people, as in a close corporation, to ownership by the general public, as in a publicly held corporation.

When a corporation goes public, it opens up the sale of shares of its stock to the public at large.

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'We would like to note that even in the absence of a bill, most of our officials take public transport,' it added citing DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade who commutes using various modes of public transport away from media fanfare.

DOTr: Execs riding public transport even in absence of a bill

If it takes longer than 20 minutes one-way to commute by walking or cycling, many people seem to take public transportation or a car,they added.

Take a bus or train to work for better overall health

"The key, though, is that opting to walk or take public transport, even just once a week, can make a big difference.