> Aramco, formally known as Saudi Arabian Oil Co., pays a 20 percent royalty on revenues and an 85 percent income tax. At those tax rates, basically yes. > Ho

> Aramco, formally known as Saudi Arabian Oil Co., pays a 20 percent royalty on revenues and an 85 percent income tax. At those tax rates, basically yes. > How does all square with being a publicly traded company? Investors must take into the account those problems and change how much they're willing to pay for Aramco accordingly.