Saudi Oil Giant World’s Most Valuable Company Upon IPO

Saudi Oil Giant World’s Most Valuable Company Upon IPO
Participants attend the official ceremony marking the debut of Saudi Aramco's initial public offering (IPO) on the Riyadh's stock market, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Dec. 11, 2019. Reuters/Marwa Rashad
Petr Svab
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Saudi Arabia’s state oil company, Aramco, has quickly become the world’s most valuable listed company upon offering a small share of itself for sale to investors.

The long-prepared initial public offering (IPO) took place last week, when 1.5 percent of Aramco sold for 32 rials (about $8.50) per share, valuing the company at $1.7 trillion.

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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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