China, Saudis to Discuss CIC, CNPC Investment in Aramco IPO
- Talks come during King Salman’s visit to Beijing this week
- Saudis plan to sell 5% of Saudi Aramco in IPO next year
Aramco, Tokyo Stock Exchange Consider IPO Study Group
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China’s in talks with Saudi Arabia for its sovereign wealth fund and largest energy company to invest in the initial public offering of the Middle East nation’s state oil producer, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
The nation’s $814 billion China Investment Corp. would be the principle investor in the planned flotation by Saudi Arabian Oil Co., according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the talks are private. China National Petroleum Corp. may also invest in the IPO, they said. No formal agreement has been reached, according to the people.