NHK Says Aramco to Explore Japan IPO

The transcript discusses Saudi Aramco's considerations for its IPO, including potential listing locations like Japan, and the risks associated with traditional markets such as the US and UK. It highlights the uncertainty in global markets due to geopolitical factors like Brexit and US political changes. The discussion also covers the expected size and valuation of Aramco's IPO, emphasizing its significance as potentially the largest IPO in history, with a valuation over $2 trillion and plans to list 5% of the company.

What factors need to be audited and published before the IPO takes place?

What is the estimated value of Aramco and what percentage are they planning to list?