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What is the Business Life Cycle? (The Five Stages of Business)

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After it went public in 2012, Facebook had the capital to grow significantly, acquiring companies like Instagram and WhatsApp, and diversifying its revenue streams. Choosing the right exit strategy—be it acquisition, Initial Public Offering (IPO), or management buyout—is critical.

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How do Banks Make Money? Explanation, Examples

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When Facebook went public in 2012, it needed an investment bank to handle the Initial Public Offering (IPO). Investment Banking Activities Investment banks have a dual role; they provide advisory services to corporations and governments and raise capital by issuing and selling securities in the capital markets.

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What is the Accounting Equation? Explaining Assets = Liabilities + Equity

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For instance, Facebook's initial public offering in 2012 raised $16 billion in contributed capital. Retained Earnings are the accumulated net income that a company has reinvested in its operations rather than distributed as dividends.