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🌍 US & Europe · Secondaries & liquidityCompany-sponsored tender
Also called: sponsored tender, issuer tender offer
In one line
A tender offer organised and approved by the company itself, letting employees sell shares at a set price in a controlled window.
In plain English
The company runs the whole process — picks the price, the window and the buyer (often an investor or the company itself) — and handles approvals and paperwork. It's the smoothest, safest liquidity most employees get.
If you were explaining it to a 5-year-old
The club itself organises a special buy-back day, sets the price, and handles everything so kids can sell toys easily and safely.
Why it matters when you sell
If your company sponsors a tender, it's usually your best route to sell — approved, priced and low-hassle, with no buyer-hunting.
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