Home > Glossary > Q > Quiet Period
Illustration

Quiet Period

A quiet period is a timeframe when a company limits public communications, typically before an initial public offering or earnings release. During this period, management avoids promotional statements that could influence investor decisions. The purpose is to maintain fair disclosure practices and ensure compliance with securities regulations governing financial reporting and investor transparency.

More Items

Quasi Contract

A quasi contract is a legal obligation imposed to prevent one party from being unjustly enriched at another’s expense, even…

Qualified Dividend

A qualified dividend is a distribution to shareholders that meets specific tax criteria, allowing it to be taxed at lower…

Quorum

Quorum refers to the minimum number of shareholders or directors required to be present at a meeting for decisions to…