Can a PLC be listed on a stock exchange?

A PLC can either be listed or unlisted on a stock exchange. A public company in the UK has to have the words “public limited company”, “PLC”, or “plc” at the end of its legal name. The suffix “PLC/plc” and the term “public limited company” emerged in 1974.

What is a public limited company (plc)?

PLC, or public limited company, is an abbreviation for public companies in the U.K. All of the companies listed on the London Stock Exchange are PLCs. Any retail investor may buy stock in a PLC. Unlike privately-held companies, public companies must publish certain financial data and disclosures for the public at regular intervals.

What is a PLC & how does it work?

The formal names of some familiar U.K. brands like Burberry and Shell include the suffix PLC. A PLC designates a company that has offered shares of stock to the general public. The buyers of those shares have limited liability, meaning that they cannot be held responsible for any business losses in excess of the amount they paid for the shares.