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Haddie

10/25/16 11:52 AM

#79373 RE: SOUTHGAS #79372

What is an 'IPO Lock-Up'
An IPO lock-up, also referred to as "lock-up period," is a contractual caveat referring to a period of time after a company has initially gone public, usually between 90 to 180 days. During these initial days of trading, company insiders or those holding majority stakes in the company are forbidden to sell any of their shares. Once the lock-up period ends, most trading restrictions are removed.