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FAQ: Critical Infrastructure Technologies' Acquisition and Financing Update
TL;DR
CiTech's acquisition of a Western Australian precision manufacturer provides immediate DISP accreditation, enabling classified defense program participation and vertical integration for competitive advantage.
CiTech is acquiring a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility through a $7.7M AUD transaction, with due diligence completing December 19, 2025, and $10M funding via Moneta Securities.
This acquisition strengthens Australia's sovereign manufacturing capability, supporting defense and emergency response systems that enhance national security and public safety.
CiTech gains robotic welding, laser cutting, and CAD/CAM integration through this acquisition, expanding its reach across NATO's Eastern Flank with international partnerships.
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CiTech is nearing completion of due diligence to acquire 100% of a Western Australian precision manufacturing company and has engaged Moneta Securities to raise $10 million in financing to support this acquisition and growth initiatives.
The acquisition strengthens sovereign manufacturing capability in Australia, establishes vertically integrated production capacity, provides immediate DISP accreditation for classified defense programs, and adds profitable revenue and EBITDA to support accelerated growth in defense manufacturing.
CiTech will acquire the company for AUD $7.7 million plus standard net debt and working capital adjustments, with the business contributing AUD $7.4M+ revenue and AUD $1.9M+ EBITDA in FY2025.
The company provides state-of-the-art fabrication facilities with laser cutting systems, CNC folding and bending machines, robotic welding technology, and advanced CAD/CAM integration, along with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications and a highly skilled workforce.
DISP (Defence Industry Security Program) accreditation is a critical credential administered by the Australian Department of Defence that ensures companies meet rigorous security, governance, and information protection standards required to work with Defence and its supply chain partners.
The acquisition enables faster prototyping, improved cost control, scalable manufacturing for defense and communications technologies, and strengthens supply chain control for CiTech's Nexus 20 and future autonomous communication systems.
CiTech has engaged Moneta Securities (Alberta) Corp., a specialist capital markets advisory and corporate finance firm, to raise $10 million to support the acquisition and growth initiatives.
The precision manufacturing company is located in Western Australia and has strong defense and mining connections, with capabilities to produce defense-grade components and assemblies.
The acquisition reinforces CiTech's commitment to building a sovereign Australian manufacturing ecosystem capable of supporting rapid-deployment systems for defense, emergency response, and secure communications, while complementing its international partnerships.
Curated from NewMediaWire
