Saudi Aramco launches USD-denominated bond issue

04:50 PM (Mecca time) Argaam

Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Saudi Aramco) launched today, Jan. 26, the sale of international bonds pursuant to its Global Medium Term Note Programme.

 

In a statement to Tadawul, the Saudi-listed oil giant said the issuance will constitute US$ denominated, direct, general, unconditional and unsecured obligations of Saudi Aramco. 

 

Details of Bond Offering

Offer Type

USD-denominated bond issue, entailing direct, general, unconditional and unsecured obligations of Saudi Aramco

Offer Value

To be determined later, based on market conditions

Start Date

Jan. 26, 2026

End Date

Feb. 2, 2026

Target Classes

Institutional investors (qualified investors in the jurisdictions in which the offering will be made in accordance with the rules and regulations of such jurisdictions)

Issuance Managers

Citi, Goldman Sachs International, HSBC, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley are active joint bookrunners.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Bank of China, BofA Securities, BSF Capital, Emirates NBD Capital, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Mizuho, MUFG, Natixis Bank, Riyad Capital, SMBC and Standard Chartered Bank are passive joint bookrunners.

 

Subscription Minimum Limit

$200,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof, subject to market conditions

Offer Price

To be determined later, based on market conditions

Par Value

$200,000

Return

The return will be based on market conditions

Maturity

Maturity will be determined as per market conditions

Redemption Terms

Redemption on maturity; redemption following an Event of Default; redemption for tax reasons (at the option of Saudi Aramco); Issuer Maturity Par Call (at the option of Saudi Aramco); Issuer Make Whole Call (at the option of Saudi Aramco); and Change of Control Put (at the option of Noteholders), each to be determined subject to market conditions

 

The bond issuance will be subject to the approval of the relevant regulatory authorities. In addition, the bonds will be issued in accordance with the Rule 144A/Reg S offering requirements under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended. 

 

The stabilization rules of the UK-based Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) will also apply to the issuance.

 

Buy orders will be compiled into the official list of the FCA and admitted to the London Stock Exchange (LSE) in order for such bonds to be listed on the LSE’s main market.

 

Aramco also noted that the issuance’s aforementioned end date is an estimate subject to market conditions.

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