nonpublicly

Nonpublicly is an adverb used to describe actions, disclosures, or information that is not intended for or accessible to the general public. It is formed from the adjective nonpublic, meaning not public, plus the suffix -ly. The term is more common in formal, legal, or technical writing than in everyday speech, where phrases like privately or not publicly are often preferred.

In corporate and financial contexts, nonpublicly denotes restricted dissemination. For example, a company may offer securities nonpublicly to accredited investors, or financial results may be discussed nonpublicly during a board meeting. In securities law, nonpublic information—often contrasted with public information—can trigger restrictions against improper use, such as insider trading. When used, nonpublic disclosures are typically limited to approved recipients and governed by confidentiality agreements or regulatory exemptions.

Alternatives and usage notes. Nonpublicly tends to be more formal and technical; in many cases, privately or not publicly convey the intended meaning more clearly for general audiences. Some writers also prefer nonpublic as an adjective (nonpublic information or a nonpublic channel) rather than the adverb form.

Related terms include nonpublic, privately held, confidential, off the record, and public information. The term is often used to differentiate between information shared with selected parties and information released to the general public.