Meanings
nounred herring prospectus (plural red herring prospectuses or red herring prospectus)
plural red herring prospectuses
- businessA document that must be submitted by the issuing company as part of a public offering of securities.
Synonyms: red herring
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA document that must be submitted by the issuing company as part of a public offering of securities.
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Origin
So called because of the red disclaimer on its front page.
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red herring prospectus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/red%20herring%20prospectus
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