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Advantages of a Public Limited Company (Plc)  

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Tesco is a public limited company (plc). A lot of big companies go public. This is because unlike a private limited, a plc is able to advertise the sale of shares and sell them to members of the general public though the stock exchange. Advantages of a Public Limited Company (Plc) * Shares can be advertised * Shares can be sold through the stock exchange * Large plc's may find it easier to borrow from banks * Shareholders have limited liability * Cheaper borrowing and bulk purchasing Disadvantages of a Public Limited Company (Plc) * Going public can be expensive * Some plc's can grow so large that they may become difficult to manage effectively * Risk of takeover by rival companies who have bought shares in the company A lot of companies go public. This is because of all the advantages on top. The shares can be advertised so that means more people will see it and...

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