Saudi Arabia’s Sabic Said to Explore IPO of Industrial Gas Unit

Saudi Arabian chemicals giant Sabic is exploring an initial public offering of its industrial gas business, according to people familiar with the matter, amid a broader operational review.

Saudi Basic Industries Corp. is in early-stage talks with potential advisers — including Lazard Inc., HSBC Holdings Plc, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Morgan Stanley — about a possible listing as soon as this year, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private.