Citadel Capital

Citadel Capital is a leading regional private equity firm specializing in large buyouts and turnarounds. The firm has capitalized on key opportunities in a number of sectors including oil and gas, cement, mining, transportation and, most recently, a strategic foray into the foods sector.

With US$ 7 billion in investments currently under management, Citadel is committed to creating value for its shareholders. Formed in 2004, the firm is now a thriving Cairo-based regional practice with a proven track record of value creation and a rapidly expanding geographic footprint.

Citadel Capital’s primary focus is on buyouts, turnarounds, greenfields and consolidation plays in the MENA region. The firm carefully selects its investments for their potential to create value and spur market growth.

The firm has completed a number of successful transactions including the EFC (Egyptian Fertilizers Company) and ASEC (Arab Swiss Engineering Company) deals. Citadel prefers investments with equity components of at least US$ 100 million and clear exit strategies. Citadel co-invests with its clients in every deal, thus sharing both risks and returns.

BUTEC

Founded in 1966, BUTEC boasts an impressive track record spanning over 40 years of excellence as one of the Leading Construction Companies in the Middle East and North Africa.

With a prevailing workforce of over 4200 employee led by a team of 370 highly specialized engineers, backed by a distinguished Management Team and continuous personnel training in the latest technical and managerial proficiencies, BUTEC's accomplishments support the Company's Vision in its commitment for leadership, excellence in service and growth through select quality projects.

BUTEC's Head Office is located in Beirut, with Branches throughout the Middle East, North Africa, as well as in Europe.

BUTEC's proven successful record in achieving Turnkey Projects in an In-house Engineering and Design Office along with a team of experienced project managers and construction personnel, led to its Association and Partnership with most prestigious International Companies and to the enhancement of its capabilities and to the broadening of its range of activities.

BUTEC's SELECT PROJECTS INCLUDE: Infrastructure and Environmental Projects. General Building Construction. Industrial Facilities, Oil and Gas and Electromechanical Installations. Maintenance and Services.

Currently, BUTEC is engaged in projects in the Arabian Gulf and Algeria with Future Plans of Expansion that would be in line with the Company's Vision as a world -class Player offering outstanding quality services in the Construction Field.

BUTEC has also acquired the Quality Management ISO 9001:2000 and the Environmental Management ISO 1400:2004.