Olayan Family, Etihad Salam Pursue Saudi IPOs as Benchmark Gains Since Regional War
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 12
Olayan Family, Etihad Salam Pursue Saudi IPOs as Benchmark Gains Since Regional War
1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 12
Olayan-controlled bottling company and Etihad Salam Telecom are seeking additional banks to arrange potential Saudi listings, signaling a broader pickup in IPO preparations.
Saudi listing plans are being buoyed by gains in the benchmark index since the regional war began, giving companies more confidence to press ahead.
A wider group of firms across sectors is also moving toward market debuts, pointing to a possible revival in Saudi Arabia's IPO pipeline.
The activity suggests issuers are trying to capitalize on stronger market conditions despite the regional conflict, testing investor appetite for new offerings.
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