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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.