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Citadel to phase out private equity
The largest private equity firm in Africa plans to increase its stake in certain core businesses while exiting non-core investments and transforming into an investment holding company.
Citadel sees growth despite Egyptian revolution
The Cairo-based firm raised a combined $767.9m in third party cash for platform companies and at the firm level in 2011.
Newly fortified Citadel looks to the future
Citadel Capital has sealed a successful rights issue, leaving the business well-positioned to capitalise on opportunities in the MENA region, according to co-founder Hisham El-Khazindar (pictured).
Investors queue for Citadel-backed rail company
Rift Valley Railways, which operates in Kenya and Uganda, has received financing from a host of investors including the African Development Bank and the International Finance Corporation.
Citadel and Abraaj end stake sale talks
MENA heavyweights Citadel Capital and Abraaj Capital failed to agree a deal which was expected to result in Egypt-listed Citadel selling a stake to its Dubai-based peer.
Citadel co-founds Egyptian Private Equity Association
Carlyle co-founder David Rubenstein joined Citadel Capital’s founding members to announce the launch at an event in Cairo.
Citadel platform ups stake in ASEC Cement
The Cairo-based firm has bought an additional 9% stake in the company from one of its LPs, Emirates International Investment.
Citadel acquires taste for Sudanese halva
On the heels of revealing it would publicly list a portion of its management company, the MENA-focused firm has purchased distressed food producer Al-Musharraf for $19m.
Citadel contact information
Offices
171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, 29409, United StatesContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Ms. Shannon N. Mease | Job title Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer | LocationCharleston, United States | Email  ---------- |
| Mr. Paul S. Cantrell | Job titleSustainability Manager | LocationCharleston, United States | Email -------- |
| Mrs. Marina J. Daniel Buescher | Job titleSecretary and Treasurer | LocationCharleston, United States | Email ------- |
Citadel fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 1
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager -------- | Commitment dateOct 2025 | Commitment size- | |
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HGGC & Charlesbank book 10.6x return on Citadel Plastics
Citadel Plastics will be acquired by A. Schulman
Butler spin-out raises €150m debut fund
Perceva Capital, led by former Butler partner Jean-Louis Grevet, has attracted funding from LPs including Adams Street, Nomura and Caisse des Dépôts.
Butler Capital spin-out launches
Perceva Capital looks to capitalise on the turnaround opportunities created by a deteriorating global economy.
Fortress IPO ’25 times over-subscribed’(2)
Some of the world’s biggest alternative asset managers will be watching with interest tomorrow when Fortress Investment Group becomes the first US hedge fund and private equity group to float on the stock exchange tomorrow.
Fortress IPO ’25 times over-subscribed’
Some of the world’s biggest alternative asset managers will be watching with interest tomorrow when Fortress Investment Group becomes the first US hedge fund and private equity group to float on the stock exchange tomorrow.