Strategic Minority Equity Structure

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Below is a Strategic Minority Equity Investment Structure tailored for a Saudi commodity trading arm / family office that wants control without operational burden, aligned with offtake security, asset-backing, and Shariah principles.

This is written as a board-level decision note, suitable for IC papers.

STRATEGIC MINORITY EQUITY STRUCTURE

Agarwood & Supercritical CO₂ Extraction (SFE)
(Saudi Strategic Partner × CESI Platform)

1. What “Strategic Minority” Means Here

The Saudi investor holds less than 50% equity, but secures:

  • Priority offtake
  • Commercial veto rights
  • Asset security
  • Expansion control

This is influence, not operations.

2. Equity Position

  • Equity Stake: 15–30%
  • Role: Strategic investor (non-operator)
  • No day-to-day management responsibility
  • CESI remains operating partner

3. Capital Use

Saudi capital is deployed into:

  • SFE equipment (asset-backed)
  • Capacity expansion linked to offtake
  • Quality, halal certification, and traceability systems

Capital is ring-fenced and tied to productive assets.

4. Control & Protection Rights (Key to Minority Comfort)

Despite minority equity, Saudi partner receives:

  • Reserved Matters (Veto Rights)
    • Change in business scope
    • Sale or encumbrance of core assets
    • Changes to offtake pricing formula
    • New debt issuance
    • Related-party transactions
  • Commercial Control
    • Priority offtake: 50–70% of production
    • Right to nominate grades/specifications
    • First refusal on expansion capacity
    • GCC market exclusivity (optional)
  • Information Rights
    • Monthly operational dashboards
    • Quarterly financial reporting
    • Annual third-party audits

5. Returns Profile

Return SourceDescription
DividendsPro rata to equity
Trading MarginOfftake-based uplift
Expansion UpsideCapacity add-ons
Exit PremiumStrategic buyout option

Target IRR: 15–22% (USD) depending on utilization and expansion.

6. Asset Security (Minority-Friendly)

  • First lien on SFE equipment proportional to capital
  • Title retention on offtake products
  • Step-in rights upon material default
  • Offshore asset holding structure

This ensures capital preservation, not just upside.

7. Shariah Compatibility

  • Equity = Mushārakah
  • Returns from trade & production
  • No guaranteed yield
  • Asset-backed deployment

Fully consistent with Shariah investment principles.

8. Exit Options

  • Call Option: Saudi partner may increase stake
  • Put Option: Exit at pre-agreed multiple
  • Tag-Along / Drag-Along
  • Sale to strategic buyer or Saudi downstream JV

9. Why This Structure Works for Saudi Investors

  • Exposure to heritage asset class
  • Downside-protected entry
  • Strategic supply secured
  • Optional scale-up
  • No operational distraction

10. One-Line Strategic Thesis

A minority stake that delivers majority strategic value—secured supply, asset protection, and disciplined upside.