Poking Goes Public in 2012?

by Mike Coates
FBP

The rumour that Facebook will launch an initial public share offering (IPO) in 2012 is soon to become a reality, according to those closest to the company. Needless to say Facebook employees


 and private investors will make millions when shares begin selling to the public. The question remains will the average retail investor also have the opportunity to profit from this offering?

Source: The Economist November 17, 2011