Saudi Arabia’s PIF working with Klein and Evercore on strategy

RIYADH: The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) will work with former Citigroup banker Michael Klein and Evercore Bank in all aspects of the PIF investment strategy and financial planning, informed sources said.
According to Bloomberg news, Klein is advising the PIF on its strategic partnerships with international companies by working closely with the fund’s chief executive, Yasser Al-Rumayan, the sources said. Evercore is providing advice on strategy and funding options.
The roles of both Citigroup and Evercore will help to support the economic transformation of the Kingdom and Vision 2030. Both are working on the initial public offering (IPO) of the giant oil company Aramco.
Klein is providing strategic advice to the government regarding Aramco’s IPO, while Evercore serves as a public offering financial adviser.
Klein has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions. He has played an important role in providing advice on many of the huge deals executed in the last few years.