Key words

Word 1

FORECAST

• an estimate of how much a company is worth
• a prediction of future numbers based on current information
• to list a company on the stock market and sell its shares
• a person or organisation that puts money into a business for profit

Word 2

VALUATION

• money a company earns from its normal sales and services
• an estimate of how much a company is worth
• initial public offering, the first sale of a company’s shares to the public
• to list a company on the stock market and sell its shares

Word 3

FLOAT

• a prediction of future numbers based on current information
• a difference between two numbers or reports that should match
• to list a company on the stock market and sell its shares
• money a company earns from its normal sales and services

Word 4

SAFEGUARD

• an estimate of how much a company is worth
• initial public offering, the first sale of a company’s shares to the public
• a prediction of future numbers based on current information
• a rule or action that reduces risk or prevents harm

Word 5

DISCREPANCY

• a difference between two numbers or reports that should match
• initial public offering, the first sale of a company’s shares to the public
• a rule or action that reduces risk or prevents harm
• to list a company on the stock market and sell its shares

Word 6

REVENUE

• money a company earns from its normal sales and services
• an estimate of how much a company is worth
• a prediction of future numbers based on current information
• initial public offering, the first sale of a company’s shares to the public

Word 7

IPO

• initial public offering, the first sale of a company’s shares to the public
• a person or organisation that puts money into a business for profit
• an estimate of how much a company is worth
• a rule or action that reduces risk or prevents harm

Word 8

INVESTOR

• to list a company on the stock market and sell its shares
• a difference between two numbers or reports that should match
• initial public offering, the first sale of a company’s shares to the public
• a person or organisation that puts money into a business for profit