red herring prospectus

English

Etymology

So called because of the red disclaimer on its front page.

Noun

red herring prospectus (plural red herring prospectuses or red herring prospectus)

  1. (finance) A document that must be submitted by the issuing company as part of a public offering of securities.
    Synonym: red herring
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