Taking Risks, Going Regional

摘要

Citadel Capital is a leading Cairo-based private equity firm in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Established in 2004, Citadel Capital now controls more than $8 billion of investments in oil and gas, mining, cement, agriculture, food production and transportation. Ahmed Heikal, Chairman and Co-Founder, talks to Institutional Investor about the company's investment strategy and future acquisition plans. In July 2005, Citadel Capital bought the Egyptian Fertilizers Company (EFC) for $740 million - making it the largest private equity transaction at the time. How were you able to make it attractive for purchase by Abraaj Capital (at $1.4 billion) just two years later?