A Follow-On Offering (FPO) is when a publicly listed company issues additional shares to raise more capital after its Initial Public Offering (IPO).
Types of follow-on offerings includes dilutive and non-dilutive FPO.
A Follow-On Offering (FPO), also known as a Follow-On Public Offer, is when a publicly listed company issues additional shares to raise more capital after its Initial Public Offering (IPO).
This means the company is already listed on a stock exchange and is now offering more shares to investors.
Companies may launch an FPO for several reasons:
For New Investors: FPOs are a chance to buy into a listed company at a possibly discounted price.
For Existing Shareholders: A dilutive FPO may reduce their ownership percentage, but the capital raised may benefit the company in the long run.
Stock Price Impact: Prices may fall temporarily due to increased supply or if the market perceives the FPO negatively.
Let’s say Company ABC was listed through an IPO in 2020. In 2025, it launches an FPO to raise ₹2,000 crore to build new manufacturing plants. It issues new shares at ₹300 per share while its current market price is ₹320.