World's biggest IPO: Saudi Aramco valuation falls below $2-trillion target

IPO share price out, valuing the company at up to $1.7 trillion

Saudi Aramco is worth up to $1.7 trillion at the price range set by the oil giant on Sunday, below the $2 trillion sought by Saudi's crown prince but putting it in the running to become the world's biggest IPO.

Aramco cannot sell its shares directly to investors in the United States and other markets, as the initial public offering (IPO) will be restricted to Saudis and those foreign institutions permitted to invest in the kingdom's stock market.

The oil giant said it plans to sell 1.5 per cent of the company, or about 3 billion shares, at an indicative price range