The state remains Aramco's biggest shareholder, owning 90.18% of the Company.
Riyadh-based Sanabil is an investment company that commits approximately US$3 billion a year to private transactions, its website says.
The transfer will solidify PIF’s strong financial position and credit rating, the crown prince's statement. The Fund is responsible for the bulk of projects aimed at transforming the Saudi economy to reduce its reliance on oil revenue.