Factbox: World's biggest IPOs including Saudi Aramco, Alibaba

Key facts

• Lists the world's biggest initial public offerings (IPOs).
• Includes Saudi Aramco and Alibaba among the largest IPOs.
• Details significant market events and the companies involved.

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) represent a critical juncture for companies, allowing them to raise capital and become publicly traded. The scale of these offerings can significantly impact market liquidity and investor sentiment, with the largest IPOs often becoming benchmarks for future market activity.