Why do companies go out of their way to make sure their stock price goes up after IPO?

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Pearlie asks:

I mean it will be good for their second public offering, more attractive stock options for the employees, be able to sell more shares of non-outstanding ones, and what else am I missing? Thanks!

Increase in shares outstanding - sign of an IPO?

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Salvador asks:

We own stock in a private company that we believe will go public in the next few years. We recently received a letter (pursuant to 603(b) or something) informing us of an increase in the number of outstanding shares in the company. There was no mention of a split or dividend. Can this be a sign of an impending IPO?

What do you think of the VISA IPO. Who is buying and who is not and why?

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Corine asks:

I think the initial offering is 403 million shares at 37-42 dollars. Mastercard is around 190 and has roughly 1/3 shares outstanding as Visa will initially offer. Who’s in and who’s out and please let me know why you feel the way you do.