释义 |
proˈspectusless, a. [f. prospectus + -less.] Of a company or its shares: for which no prospectus has been issued.
1898Westm. Gaz. 26 Oct. 8/1 It is a lesson to those who deal in prospectusless shares... We said we should not buy the shares until some official prospectus has been issued. Ibid. 11 Nov. 8/1 It is not a sound business principle to buy the shares of a prospectusless company. 1907Sat. Rev. 20 Apr. 486/1 We are by no means opposed to prospectusless companies, thinking that when the public are not asked to subscribe, there is no reason why the public should be informed of the details of other people's business. 1928Daily Mail 9 Aug. 18/1 A good deal of interest has been aroused..by our references yesterday to statements published by prospectusless companies. |