The registration statement that a private company must file with the Securities and Exchange Commission when it wants to go public and sell stock to the general public. It contains detailed information about the company's business, finances, management, and risk factors. The SEC reviews this document before approving the public offering.
A fast-growing tech startup files an S-1 form to prepare for its initial public offering, including five years of financial statements, details about its products, and information about its founders and board of directors.
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