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Moelis wins big with Aramco mandate

Advisory boutique is the only independent adviser working with the Middle Eastern oil giant on its proposed IPO

Moelis wins big with Aramco mandate
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Advisory boutique Moelis & Co has been chosen as the sole independent adviser to Saudi Arabia’s giant state-owned oil and gas company on its planned listing, according to a person familiar with the matter.

The deal, which market speculation suggests could value the company at $2 trillion, is likely to see 5% of Aramco’s shares offered, Saudi Arabia’s deputy crown prince has said previously.

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