RIYADH: Saudi Aramco raised $4 billion through a multi-tranche bond sale, extending its run of international debt offerings as the world’s largest oil exporter taps strong investor appetite for Gulf investment-grade debt.
The notes were issued under the company’s Global Medium Term Note Program and priced on Jan. 26, Aramco said in a statement. The bonds are listed on the London Stock Exchange and span maturities from 2029 to 2056.
This comes as Aramco remains an active borrower in global markets, having raised $5 billion through a bond sale in June and a further $3 billion via an international sukuk in September, after completing a $6 billion bond deal and a $3 billion sukuk offering in 2024.
The latest transaction underscores the company’s ability to secure long-dated financing at competitive rates as it balances expansion spending with shareholder returns.
Ziad Al-Murshed, Aramco’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, said: “This issuance is part of Aramco’s focused strategy to further optimize its capital structure and enhance shareholder value creation.”
