Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) is considering spinning off its National Industrial Gases division for an IPO within this year, Bloomberg cited sources. The company is in preliminary talks with potential advisors Lazard, HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK) +0.700 (+0.765%) Short selling $49.52M; Ratio 4.926% , JP Morgan (JPM.US) , and Morgan Stanley (MS.US) .Related NewsG Sachs: Decline in HIBOR/ Narrowing NIM Weigh on HK Banks' Profits, but Deposit Growth & Fee Income Provide SupportThe discussions are still in the early stages, and no final decisions have been made as to the timing of the IPO or the appointment of advisors, the report cited sources.SABIC holds a 74% stake in National Industrial Gases. (HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2025-05-20 12:25.) (Real-time Streaming US Stocks Quote; Except All OTC quotes are at least 15 minutes delayed.)