Strategic Investment Opportunity into the Defense Sector
At the Intersection of Missile Defense and Advanced Innovation Powered by Citadel Analytics (UK) Ltd.
Citadel Defense Management Company llc
Founded by Harris S. Fried, Citadel Defense Management Company llc (“Manco”) is a team of dedicated professionals with expertise in all aspects of Air and Missile Defense. Manco serves as the focal point for all activities related to the operation and administration of the Citadel Global Defense Fund llc (the, “Fund”). The Fund, under direction from Manco, will invest in companies (sub-contractors) that manufacture parts and components for Air and Missile Defense Systems.
Manco is seeking to fill an immediate need for a Strategic Investor. The Strategic Investor will have deep knowledge of private equity; buying companies, growing them, and successfully exiting at the appropriate time. Prior industry/ sector focus is not required.
The Strategic Investor will invest $1,750,000 for a 40% interest in Manco and will be an active team member. This investment is expected to yield a little over $19 million in a 6-to-7-year period.
Manco has entered into a service agreement with Citadel Analytics (UK) Ltd. (“Analytics”) whereby Analytics will, utilizing its ability to deconstruct supply chains, provide Manco (and therefore the Fund) with one source of potential investment opportunities.
Citadel Air Defense Systems llc, a related company, currently has an equity and active interest in a company that makes parts and components for the MK-41 VLS, an area of particular interest to us.
Nothing contained herein is intended to be an offer to sell securities of any kind which can only be done in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and should not be unduly relied on.
Protecting What Matters
Our Mission
We are committed to investing for a higher purpose which is to protect our homeland, bases abroad and our allies and partners around the world from a constantly evolving threat spectrum.
- Defend the Homeland
- Secure Global Bases
- Protect Our Allies
Why Air and Missile Defense?
The need is now
- A heightened level of geopolitical instability caused by a shifting world order.
- Rising uncertainty and changing tactics among state and non-state actors.
- Rapid increase in proliferation and sophistication of weapons including hypersonic missiles, uncrewed air systems, and weapons employing Directed Energy (such as Lasers).
- Rapid increase in proliferation and sophistication of weapons including hypersonic missiles, uncrewed air systems, and weapons employing Directed Energy (such as Lasers).
- Inherent threat of nuclear capabilities and more powerful delivery systems from a panoply of adversaries.
The Missile Defense industry has a strong growth trajectory
- Global Air and Missile Defense spending is at an all-time high.
- Air and Missile Defense will remain a large portion of defense budgets, with increasing amounts dedicated to countering new and innovative technologies.
- Global spending on Air and Missile Defense forecasted to rise from $20 bn in 2022 to $40 bn by 2028 at a 7% CAGR.
New technologies are set to replace old systems
- Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Additive Manufacturing are disrupting the Missile Defense supply chain.
- Our proprietary data collection system, analytic methodology and optimization capability provides a consistent, independent source of deal flow to the Fund.
What differentiates us?
Manco is powered by Citadel Analytics, a research institute and think tank established by Harris S. Fried and Dr. James Bosbotinis, which employs a proprietary and tested methodology for analyzing, collecting, and optimizing air and missile defense datato provide thefollowing services.
Utilizing the multidisciplinary methodology developed by Analytics advise Manco on investment opportunities.
- Source investments and provide consistent deal flow to current and potential new investors.
- Develop and recommend targeted horizontal and vertical investment strategies.
- Assess various types of risks (geopolitical, supply chain, etc.) and implement mitigation strategies.
Combined with the strength of a Strategic Investor, we will able to identify investment opportunities, structure the acquisition, employ skilled management and eventually exit successfully.
Conduct deep research and provide strategic insight to improve fund performance by utilizing Analytics’ ability to deconstruct supply chains for certain systems.
- Analyze industry, technology, operational and strategic trends.
- Perform in-depth competitor and market analysis to maximize opportunities.
- Clients will have access to bespoke content via a web-based platform.
- Publish white papers analyzing cutting-edge developments and research in air and missile defense.