Saudi food giant Almunajem picks HSBC for IPO, plans to list 30%

Saudi food giant Almunajem picks HSBC for IPO, plans to list 30%

Published 11 Nov,2021 via Bloomberg Markets–Almunajem Foods Co., one of the largest Saudi food companies, has appointed HSBC Holdings Plc as adviser to manage its initial public offering.

Riyadh-based Almunajem, which specializes in the import and distribution of food in the kingdom, will list a 30% stake, representing 18 million shares, according to a statement on Thursday. The announcement confirmed a Bloomberg News report this week on the listing plans.

Almunajem supplies foodstuffs to more than 22,000 outlets, including retail, food services, and wholesale channels, according to its website.