Saudi Arabia may announce landmark Aramco share sale soon: Report
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia may announce landmark Aramco share sale soon: Report

Hindustan Times  

Saudi Arabia may announce a landmark secondary share offering in oil giant Aramco later on Thursday, pending final approval from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, people with knowledge of the matter said. Aramco share sale: The Saudi Aramco logo is pictured at Hyvolution exhibition in Paris, France. The share offering on Riyadh's Saudi Exchange, which the sources said is expected to be launched on Sunday, is the culmination of a years-long effort to sell another chunk in one of the world's most valuable companies after its record-setting IPO in 2019 raised $29.4 billion. Since the IPO, Aramco has continued to be a cash cow for the Saudi government as it finances a mammoth economic drive to end its "oil addiction", as the crown prince once called it.

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Saudi oil giant Aramco posts third-quarter profits of $27.5 billion, down 15% from a year earlier
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Saudi oil giant Aramco posts third-quarter profits of $27.5 billion, down 15% from a year earlier

The Independent  

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Saudi Arabia's Aramco reports lower half-year profits as economic worries dampen energy prices
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia's Aramco reports lower half-year profits as economic worries dampen energy prices

The Independent  

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Saudi Aramco’s $12 billion share sale: Dividends attract Indian, Chinese, and other foreign investors
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Saudi Aramco’s $12 billion share sale: Dividends attract Indian, Chinese, and other foreign investors

Hindustan Times  

Foreign investors have flocked to Saudi Aramco’s $12 billion share sale, mostly attracted by the dividends, sources who did not wish to be identified, told Bloomberg. This is a completely opposite situation from the oil giant’s 2019 IPO that ended up as a largely local affair, as investors weren’t happy with the valuation expectations, Bloomberg reported. Apart from Western institutions, …

Why Saudi Aramco stock is a tough sell on Wall Street
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Saudi Aramco stock is a tough sell on Wall Street

Live Mint  

Saudi Aramco’s generous dividends can only go so far in making up for an overpriced initial public offering. The Saudi government, which will still own more than 80% of Aramco at the end of the sale, will use the proceeds to fund the country’s cash-hungry Vision 2030 initiatives. Aramco shareholders missed out on the share-price rallies and bumper payouts delivered …

Oil giant Saudi Aramco offers a second stock tranche worth billions of dollars
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Oil giant Saudi Aramco offers a second stock tranche worth billions of dollars

The Independent  

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Oil giant Saudi Aramco offers a second stock tranche worth billions of dollars
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Oil giant Saudi Aramco offers a second stock tranche worth billions of dollars

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia said Friday it will sell a second sliver of stock in its state oil giant Aramco worth billions of dollars, its first tranche since its initial public offering back in 2019. Saudi Aramco, formally known as the Saudi Arabian Oil Co., acknowledged the stock sale in a corporate disclosure online. The Saudi government …

Saudi Aramco swears by long-term potential in Chinese market
7 months, 1 week ago

Saudi Aramco swears by long-term potential in Chinese market

China Daily  

Visitors gather at Saudi Aramco's booth during an expo in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil exporter, said it is fairly optimistic about China's long-term growth potential and the abundant opportunities arising from the country's focus on high-quality development. The company will continue supporting China's long-term energy security and economic growth, eyeing greater investment …

Saudi Aramco says Q1 profit down 14.5 percent
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Saudi Aramco says Q1 profit down 14.5 percent

Hindustan Times  

Oil giant Saudi Aramco said Tuesday its first-quarter net profit dipped 14.5 percent on year to $27.27 billion as the Gulf kingdom kept production cuts in place. The world's biggest crude exporter, whose profits dropped by a quarter last year, is currently producing roughly nine million barrels per day, well below its capacity of 12 million bpd. Deficits expected The …

Saudi Arabia Is in Talks to Add Top Wall Street Banks to Aramco Share Sale
9 months, 1 week ago

Saudi Arabia Is in Talks to Add Top Wall Street Banks to Aramco Share Sale

Hindustan Times  

Saudi Arabia is in talks to add top Wall Street banks for a secondary share sale in oil giant Aramco, as it pushes ahead with one of the largest stock offerings in recent years, people with knowledge of the matter said. It’s likely to be a marketed offering that’s open for a few days for investors to submit their orders, …

Saudi Aramco's profit drops to $121B in 2023 amid energy price decline
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Saudi Aramco's profit drops to $121B in 2023 amid energy price decline

Hindustan Times  

Saudi oil giant Aramco on Sunday reported it made $121 billion in profit last year, down from its 2022 record due to lower energy prices. The results still marked the company's second highest ever result, Aramco said, as members of the OPEC alliance continue to cut their production to try to boost global energy prices. “The decrease mainly reflects the …

Saudi oil giant Aramco announces $121 billion profit last year, down from 2022 record
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Saudi oil giant Aramco announces $121 billion profit last year, down from 2022 record

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi oil giant Aramco on Sunday reported it made $121 billion in profit last year, down from its 2022 record due to lower energy prices. The results still marked the company’s second highest ever result, Aramco said, as members of the OPEC+ alliance continue to cut their production to try to boost global energy prices. …

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince transfers another 8% of Aramco shares to sovereign wealth fund
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince transfers another 8% of Aramco shares to sovereign wealth fund

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia’s crown prince transferred another 8% of shares in the kingdom’s oil giant Saudi Aramco to the country’s prominent sovereign wealth fund on Thursday. The country’s sovereign wealth fund known as the Public Investment Fund, or PIF, has been a key element of Mohammed’s plans, known as Saudi Vision 2030. “The transfer of part …

Saudi Arabia's Aramco Q2 profit drops 40% due to lower oil prices
1 year, 4 months ago

Saudi Arabia's Aramco Q2 profit drops 40% due to lower oil prices

Hindustan Times  

Saudi Arabia's state-run oil giant Aramco made $30 billion in profit in the second quarter, a nearly 40% decline from the same period the previous year, which it attributed to lower crude oil prices. An Aramco employee walks near an oil tank at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia. In an earnings report filed …

Saudi oil giant Aramco reports $30B in profits, down nearly 40% from last year due to lower prices
1 year, 4 months ago

Saudi oil giant Aramco reports $30B in profits, down nearly 40% from last year due to lower prices

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi state-run oil giant Aramco on Monday reported $30 billion in second quarter profit, a nearly 40% decline from the same period the previous year that it attributed to lower oil prices. In an earnings report filed with the Saudi stock exchange, Aramco said the decrease “mainly reflected the impact of lower crude oil prices …

Oil giant Saudi Aramco's 1st quarter profit down 20% to $31B
1 year, 7 months ago

Oil giant Saudi Aramco's 1st quarter profit down 20% to $31B

The Independent  

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Aramco Q1 PAT plummets 19% to $31.9 billion on lower crude prices
1 year, 7 months ago

Aramco Q1 PAT plummets 19% to $31.9 billion on lower crude prices

Live Mint  

On Tuesday, the Saudi oil giant Aramco reported a first-quarter net profit of 119.54 billion riyals, a drop of around 19% from the same period of the previous year. Aramco said the drop was mainly driven by lower crude prices, although partially offset by lower taxes and zakat and a rise in finance and other income. As per Refinitiv data, …

Saudi prince announces transfer of 4% Aramco stake to public investment firm
1 year, 8 months ago

Saudi prince announces transfer of 4% Aramco stake to public investment firm

Hindustan Times  

Saudi Arabia's crown prince announced Sunday the transfer of a 4% stake of the oil giant Saudi Aramco to a subsidiary of the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund, further boosting its coffers as the kingdom tries to expand its economy beyond oil. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's decision, announced by the state-run Saudi Press Agency, sends the stake to the Saudi …

Saudi prince gives 4% Aramco stake to public investment firm
1 year, 8 months ago

Saudi prince gives 4% Aramco stake to public investment firm

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia’s crown prince announced Sunday the transfer of a 4% stake of the oil giant Saudi Aramco to a subsidiary of the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund, further boosting its coffers as the kingdom tries to expand its economy beyond oil. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s decision, announced by the state-run Saudi Press Agency, sends …

Saudi Aramco to invest billions in Chinese petrochemicals
1 year, 8 months ago

Saudi Aramco to invest billions in Chinese petrochemicals

The Independent  

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Saudi Aramco affirms support for China's energy security
1 year, 8 months ago

Saudi Aramco affirms support for China's energy security

China Daily  

The logo of Aramco is seen as security personnel walk before the start of a press conference by Aramco at the Plaza Conference Center in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia on Nov 3, 2019. Saudi Aramco aims to expand its oil production capacity by a million barrels per day to 13 million barrels by 2027 and increase gas production by more than …

Oil giant Saudi Aramco makes a historic $161B profit in 2022
1 year, 9 months ago

Oil giant Saudi Aramco makes a historic $161B profit in 2022

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Oil giant Saudi Aramco reported Sunday earning $161 billion last year, claiming the highest-ever recorded annual profit by a publicly listed company and drawing immediate criticism from activists. The monster profit by the firm, known formally as the Saudi Arabian Oil Co., came off the back of energy prices rising after Russia launched its war …

Oil giant Saudi Aramco reports 46% jump in profits for 2022
1 year, 9 months ago

Oil giant Saudi Aramco reports 46% jump in profits for 2022

Firstpost  

Riyadh: Saudi Aramco reported on Sunday that profits jumped 46 per cent last year, highlighting how a surge in oil prices after Russia invaded Ukraine spurred growth in the world’s biggest crude exporter. Aramco’s results are consistent with record profits for 2022 reported by the five oil majors –- Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil, BP and TotalEnergies – which surpassed $150 billion …

Oil giant Saudi Aramco has $42.4B profit in third quarter
2 years, 1 month ago

Oil giant Saudi Aramco has $42.4B profit in third quarter

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Oil giant Saudi Aramco on Tuesday reported a $42.4 billion profit in the third quarter of this year, a 39% bump buoyed by the higher global energy prices that have filled the kingdom’s coffers but helped fuel inflation worldwide. The oil firm’s profits will help fund the kingdom’s assertive Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s plans …

High oil prices help Saudi Aramco earn $88B in first half
2 years, 4 months ago

High oil prices help Saudi Aramco earn $88B in first half

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi energy company Aramco said Sunday its profits jumped 90% in the second quarter compared to the same time last year, helping its half-year earnings reach nearly $88 billion. Prices have dipped below the $100 mark in past weeks amid slowed-down economic growth in China and the U.S. Aramco President CEO Amin Nasser said he …

Saudi oil giant Aramco’s first-quarter profits surge 80%
2 years, 7 months ago

Saudi oil giant Aramco’s first-quarter profits surge 80%

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Oil giant Saudi Aramco said Sunday its profits soared more than 80% in the first three months of the year, as the state-backed company cashes in on the volatility in global energy markets and surging oil prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The bumper first-quarter earnings by the firm formally known as the Saudi Arabian …

Aramco profit hits $110 billion as Saudis seek to expand investments
2 years, 9 months ago

Aramco profit hits $110 billion as Saudis seek to expand investments

Live Mint  

DUBAI : State oil giant Saudi Aramco said Sunday its 2021 net profit more than doubled to $110 billion, a boon to the Middle East’s largest economy as it seeks to use its hefty profits for investment opportunities domestically and abroad. Aramco’s income jumped 124% in 2021 from $49 billion a year earlier, due to higher crude oil prices, stronger …

Saudi Arabia gives 4% of Aramco worth $80B to fund
2 years, 10 months ago

Saudi Arabia gives 4% of Aramco worth $80B to fund

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia said Sunday it will transfer 4% of the stock in the state-run oil giant Aramco to a sovereign wealth fund, an infusion valued at nearly $80 billion as the kingdom tries to overhaul its energy-dependent economy. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the assertive son of King Salman, made the decision to transfer the stock, the state media …

Saudi Arabia transfers $80 billion Aramco stake to kingdom’s wealth fund
2 years, 10 months ago

Saudi Arabia transfers $80 billion Aramco stake to kingdom’s wealth fund

Hindustan Times  

Saudi Arabia transferred a stake worth about $80 billion in state oil giant Aramco to the kingdom’s wealth fund as part of plans to boost its assets under management to over $1 trillion in four years. Saudi Arabia said it will transfer 4% of its stock in the state-run oil giant Aramco to its state investment fund, a nearly $80 …

Reliance, Aramco call off $15 bln deal amid valuation differences, sources say
3 years ago

Reliance, Aramco call off $15 bln deal amid valuation differences, sources say

The Hindu  

Reliance Industries and Saudi Aramco have called off a deal for the state oil giant to buy a stake in the oil-to-chemicals business of the Indian conglomerate due to valuation concerns, sources with knowledge of the matter said. Aramco, the world's top oil exporter, signed a non-binding agreement to buy a 20% stake in Reliance's O2C business for $15 billion …

Saudi Aramco sees third-quarter income spike to $30.4 billion on surge in oil prices, recovery in demand
3 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Aramco sees third-quarter income spike to $30.4 billion on surge in oil prices, recovery in demand

Firstpost  

Aramco declared a dividend of $18.8 billion in the third quarter, in line with its target, which will be paid in the fourth quarter Dubai: The world’s largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, reported $30.4 billion in third-quarter net income on Sunday, bolstered by a surge in oil prices and recovery in demand as the coronavirus pandemic eases. Saudi Arabia’s majority …

Saudi Aramco closes near $2T valuation as oil prices rally
3 years, 2 months ago

Saudi Aramco closes near $2T valuation as oil prices rally

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia’s oil company Aramco closed on Wednesday just shy of a $2 trillion valuation the kingdom’s crown prince has long sought, buoyed by high oil prices and increased demand for energy as economies recover from last year’s pandemic lockdowns. Aramco, which produces Saudi Arabia’s oil and gas, is closely watched by energy traders and …

RIL-Saudi Aramco deal to close this year: Ambani
3 years, 6 months ago

RIL-Saudi Aramco deal to close this year: Ambani

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Ltd, on Thursday said he expects the company's deal with Saudi Aramco to materialise this year. Speaking at the company's annual general meeting, Ambani said "As an important part of this vision of achieving accelerated growth, we look forward to welcoming Saudi Aramco as a strategic partner in our O2C …

Oil giant Saudi Aramco sees 2020 profits drop to $49 billion
3 years, 9 months ago

Oil giant Saudi Aramco sees 2020 profits drop to $49 billion

The Independent  

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Aramco may have to sell assets, borrow more to maintain Saudi dividend
4 years ago

Aramco may have to sell assets, borrow more to maintain Saudi dividend

Live Mint  

Oil giant Aramco, whose dividend remains vital to helping Saudi Arabia contain a huge deficit, may have to sell assets and borrow more to fulfil its fiscal role amid uncertainty in oil prices, market specialists said. With oil prices at $50 per barrel or above, Aramco should be able to fund the $75 billion dividend and capex from operating cash …

World’s biggest oil firm Saudi Aramco kicks off bond sale
4 years, 1 month ago

World’s biggest oil firm Saudi Aramco kicks off bond sale

Live Mint  

Saudi Aramco kicked off a jumbo bond sale Tuesday to help fund a $75 billion dividend, returning to the debt markets for the first time since April of last year. Aramco, the world’s biggest oil company, is selling tranches maturing in three, five, 10, 30 and 50 years, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. But the spreads …

Aramco turns to bonds to help fund $75 billion dividend
4 years, 1 month ago

Aramco turns to bonds to help fund $75 billion dividend

Live Mint  

Saudi Aramco, the world’s biggest oil company, is set to return to the bond markets for the first time since April of last year as it seeks to fund a $75 billion dividend commitment. “But low oil prices for longer, which means lower cash generation, must surely be reflected in tougher pricing for Aramco.” The yield on Aramco’s $3 billion …

Saudi Aramco plans debt market comeback with multi-tranche bond deal
4 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Aramco plans debt market comeback with multi-tranche bond deal

Live Mint  

Dubai: Saudi Aramco said on Monday it had hired banks for a multi-tranche U.S. dollar-denominated bond issuance, as the world's largest oil company seeks cash amid lower oil prices. "The backdrop is supportive," said a debt banker on the deal, citing a $1 billion Islamic bond issuance last week from Dubai Islamic Bank, which achieved record low yields. Aramco's outstanding …

Saudi Aramco profits dive in coronavirus-hit Q3
4 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Aramco profits dive in coronavirus-hit Q3

Live Mint  

Energy giant Saudi Aramco on Tuesday posted a 44.6% slump in third-quarter profit, as the coronavirus pandemic weighs heavily on the global demand for crude oil. The world's most valuable listed company said it was committed to a bumper dividend even as third quarter net profits dropped to 44.21 billion Saudi riyals, compared to $21.3 billion in the same period …

Saudi Arabia’s financial woes mean it’s squeezing cash cow Saudi Aramco
4 years, 3 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s financial woes mean it’s squeezing cash cow Saudi Aramco

Live Mint  

The world’s biggest oil company is getting squeezed by its main shareholder, the Saudi Arabian government. “It will limit how much they can invest in things like maintaining the oil fields and developing new technologies.” Dividend Promise The government has previously leveraged Aramco’s balance sheet to bolster its own finances. Gearing could reach 30% by 2023 if crude prices remain …

Saudi Aramco suspends $10 billion China oil refinery venture
4 years, 4 months ago

Saudi Aramco suspends $10 billion China oil refinery venture

Live Mint  

Saudi Arabia’s state oil company has suspended a deal to build a $10 billion refining and petrochemicals complex in China, according to people familiar with the matter, as the company slashes spending to cope with low oil prices. Saudi Arabian Oil Co., or Aramco, decided to stop investing in the facility in China’s Northeastern province of Liaoning after negotiations with …

Premarket stocks: Saudi Aramco sees reasons for optimism despite 73% profit drop
4 years, 4 months ago

Premarket stocks: Saudi Aramco sees reasons for optimism despite 73% profit drop

CNN  

A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. London CNN Business — Saudi Aramco said Sunday that its net profit plunged 73.4% in the second quarter to $6.6 billion. It was the second consecutive quarter of falling earnings at the world’s top oil producer — net profit in the January-March period slumped 25%. Stay …

Saudi Aramco Profits Slump 73% on Low Oil Price as Covid-19 Undercuts Global Demand
4 years, 4 months ago

Saudi Aramco Profits Slump 73% on Low Oil Price as Covid-19 Undercuts Global Demand

News 18  

Energy giant Saudi Aramco said Sunday its net profit for the second quarter plunged a massive 73 percent due to sharply lower oil prices as the coronavirus crisis undercuts global demand. Aramco's net profit for the first half of the year also dived, by 50 percent to $23.2 billion, compared to $46.9 billion over the same period last year. Following …

Reliance Industries’ $15 billion stake sale deal with Saudi Aramco stalled: Report
4 years, 5 months ago

Reliance Industries’ $15 billion stake sale deal with Saudi Aramco stalled: Report

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Talks about selling a 20% stake in Reliance Industries Ltd's oil-to-chemical business to Saudi Aramco have stalled over the valuation, four sources familiar with the matter said, as the energy market has been hit by COVID-19. Aramco wants India's Reliance to review its price for the oil-to-chemical business as the global valuation of oil assets has tumbled due …

Despite major announcements, RIL stock tanks 6% over Saudi Aramco deal
4 years, 5 months ago

Despite major announcements, RIL stock tanks 6% over Saudi Aramco deal

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Shares of Reliance Industries Ltd fell 6.18% intraday on Wednesday after hitting record high at ₹1978.50 in early trade. Addressing the annual general meeting Ambani said that due to unforeseen circumstances in the energy market and the covid-19 situation, the Saudi Aramco deal has not progressed as per the original timeline. The stock was holding gains while Ambani made …

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